50 thoughts on “Hawaii Travel During COVID | Essentials To Reduce Stress”
Janese G.
Hello,
Thanks for all your helpful info!
I am flying from Oakland to the Big Island in the 2nd week of January. I will get a covid test 3 days prior to leaving Oakland. The flight stops at HNL to switch planes. After arriving in Kona we will stay a week. We will then fly from Hilo to Lihue. Do we have to test again prior to our flight to Lihue? Thanks again.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Janese.
Yes, you do need to test within 72 hours of your flight to Kauai.
Aloha.
Sara H
Have you heard anything regarding the saliva test no longer being accepted? I just paid and received 4 test from Vault.
Terri M.
We just returned from a two week stay on Maui. We got our test through Walgreens free and received within the 72 hour required timeframe. It took us 5 minutes to get through the airport required admission but we did have everything in order. We flew Delta that keeps the middle seat free. Very nice visit.
Liz W
We discovered we should have added our Honolulu to Hilo trip on the travel website when we landed in Hilo. You need a NEW QR code every-time you are on an incoming flight. Also, we were required to do a second naso COVID test in Hilo and await results in the airport. There was no charge and luckily we were all negative. You do also go through an entire online enrollment in another health care registry system to obtain these results. I’d been following protocols and requirements closely prior to travel, but the second QR code and second test came as surprises. That being said, being able to enjoy Hawaii (if in an all new COVID Safe Way) is worth it. I appreciate Hawaii attempting to safely open its doors to a few respectful visitors.
Dave N
May I just say that reading through that extensive list of precautions was the hardest work I’ve done all week. Is not everyone going to contract this virus sooner or later? (No I have not) Like any other virus or flu? How will we EVER get back to normal with such perpetuation? I have been to Hawaii (October 16-26) with no such precautions (nothing like what is listed here anyway) and here I am unaffected. May I suggest that anyone who would follow all of these suggestions should probably stay home. Exhausting! BTW it seems that California and Hawaii (most especially Kauai) are at the head of the pack initiating precautions and paranoia. Now vacationing currently in Florida there are no such circumstances-Google for yourself the difference in spiking statistics. If you want to be living under the bridge with your children and grandchildren keep it up.
Lee T
I would say Beat of Hawaii covered it pretty well! Nice work!
Just one add-on: some hotels and timeshare units are asking to see the State of Hawaii issued QR code and the part beneath the code with your negative COVID test results which you get by going to the Safe Travels website as the emailed QR code doesn’t show your test results unless you have the Stare scanner.
We had a wonderful time in Kauai. No crowds and easy to get reservations at restaurants . What was sad was seeing some of our favorite restaurants and businesses closed permanently. Frequented the small businesses and farmers markets often to give them our
support. We felt very safe on the Hawaiian Airlines flights and commend them for blocking the middle seats and enforcing face masks and sanitation.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Lee.
Thanks for your report.
Aloha.
Sara H
I have purchased our at home covid test through Vault. It is a NAAT saliva test approved by Hawaii. I just heard they are no longer accepting this type of test. Have anyone heard anything?
Kathleen I
Bring a printed copy of your Covid test in case there are issues with your qcode or phone!
Fred
Thanks for the tips, but they make traveling to Hawaii burdensome enough to stay home.
Mike B.
My parents and I flew out of Sacramento to Honolulu on the 1st Saturday of the pre-travel program. Got our free Covid-19 PCR tests (thanks Kaiser) at our local Kaiser on Wednesday and got our results Thursday night. We flew Hawaiian Air where they checked your temp at the gate and the flight attendants gave you a disinfectant wipe upon entering the plane. Seemed like everyone wore a mask or neck gaiter on the flight except for eating/drinking. Bathrooms were clean. My parents and I had our own sanitizer/disinfectant wipes so we used them frequently. We wore our masks and face shields as a extra precaution. Turned up my a/c vent for better airflow down. Upon arrival In Honolulu, we got in line to present our QR codes and printed Covid-19 test results since the website didn’t recognize my scanned PDF copies of our results. People in line to get verified weren’t maintaining social distancing and some were wearing their masks improperly (masks below their nose). The whole pre-travel confirmation process took about 20min. Staff that processed us was nice. Overall, I wouldn’t have a vacation in Hawaii now. Lots of businesses/attractions are closed down temporarily or permanently. Next year when the Covid-19 vaccine is widely available is probably the best time to go. We mostly went back to Oahu to check on our 2nd home and see some of our family with no big gatherings. If you do choose to travel to Hawaii, abide by their rules of wearing a mask in public and no large gatherings. If you can, tip big at local restaurants even if it’s to go. They could use the help. Very surreal to see barely anyone at Waikiki or Ala Moana but kind of good to as it’s not jammed pack like it normally is. Stay safe y’all!
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Hello,
Thanks for all your helpful info!
I am flying from Oakland to the Big Island in the 2nd week of January. I will get a covid test 3 days prior to leaving Oakland. The flight stops at HNL to switch planes. After arriving in Kona we will stay a week. We will then fly from Hilo to Lihue. Do we have to test again prior to our flight to Lihue? Thanks again.
Hi Janese.
Yes, you do need to test within 72 hours of your flight to Kauai.
Aloha.
Have you heard anything regarding the saliva test no longer being accepted? I just paid and received 4 test from Vault.
We just returned from a two week stay on Maui. We got our test through Walgreens free and received within the 72 hour required timeframe. It took us 5 minutes to get through the airport required admission but we did have everything in order. We flew Delta that keeps the middle seat free. Very nice visit.
We discovered we should have added our Honolulu to Hilo trip on the travel website when we landed in Hilo. You need a NEW QR code every-time you are on an incoming flight. Also, we were required to do a second naso COVID test in Hilo and await results in the airport. There was no charge and luckily we were all negative. You do also go through an entire online enrollment in another health care registry system to obtain these results. I’d been following protocols and requirements closely prior to travel, but the second QR code and second test came as surprises. That being said, being able to enjoy Hawaii (if in an all new COVID Safe Way) is worth it. I appreciate Hawaii attempting to safely open its doors to a few respectful visitors.
May I just say that reading through that extensive list of precautions was the hardest work I’ve done all week. Is not everyone going to contract this virus sooner or later? (No I have not) Like any other virus or flu? How will we EVER get back to normal with such perpetuation? I have been to Hawaii (October 16-26) with no such precautions (nothing like what is listed here anyway) and here I am unaffected. May I suggest that anyone who would follow all of these suggestions should probably stay home. Exhausting! BTW it seems that California and Hawaii (most especially Kauai) are at the head of the pack initiating precautions and paranoia. Now vacationing currently in Florida there are no such circumstances-Google for yourself the difference in spiking statistics. If you want to be living under the bridge with your children and grandchildren keep it up.
I would say Beat of Hawaii covered it pretty well! Nice work!
Just one add-on: some hotels and timeshare units are asking to see the State of Hawaii issued QR code and the part beneath the code with your negative COVID test results which you get by going to the Safe Travels website as the emailed QR code doesn’t show your test results unless you have the Stare scanner.
We had a wonderful time in Kauai. No crowds and easy to get reservations at restaurants . What was sad was seeing some of our favorite restaurants and businesses closed permanently. Frequented the small businesses and farmers markets often to give them our
support. We felt very safe on the Hawaiian Airlines flights and commend them for blocking the middle seats and enforcing face masks and sanitation.
Hi Lee.
Thanks for your report.
Aloha.
I have purchased our at home covid test through Vault. It is a NAAT saliva test approved by Hawaii. I just heard they are no longer accepting this type of test. Have anyone heard anything?
Bring a printed copy of your Covid test in case there are issues with your qcode or phone!
Thanks for the tips, but they make traveling to Hawaii burdensome enough to stay home.
My parents and I flew out of Sacramento to Honolulu on the 1st Saturday of the pre-travel program. Got our free Covid-19 PCR tests (thanks Kaiser) at our local Kaiser on Wednesday and got our results Thursday night. We flew Hawaiian Air where they checked your temp at the gate and the flight attendants gave you a disinfectant wipe upon entering the plane. Seemed like everyone wore a mask or neck gaiter on the flight except for eating/drinking. Bathrooms were clean. My parents and I had our own sanitizer/disinfectant wipes so we used them frequently. We wore our masks and face shields as a extra precaution. Turned up my a/c vent for better airflow down. Upon arrival In Honolulu, we got in line to present our QR codes and printed Covid-19 test results since the website didn’t recognize my scanned PDF copies of our results. People in line to get verified weren’t maintaining social distancing and some were wearing their masks improperly (masks below their nose). The whole pre-travel confirmation process took about 20min. Staff that processed us was nice. Overall, I wouldn’t have a vacation in Hawaii now. Lots of businesses/attractions are closed down temporarily or permanently. Next year when the Covid-19 vaccine is widely available is probably the best time to go. We mostly went back to Oahu to check on our 2nd home and see some of our family with no big gatherings. If you do choose to travel to Hawaii, abide by their rules of wearing a mask in public and no large gatherings. If you can, tip big at local restaurants even if it’s to go. They could use the help. Very surreal to see barely anyone at Waikiki or Ala Moana but kind of good to as it’s not jammed pack like it normally is. Stay safe y’all!