We’d heard rumors and now it is has been confirmed. Kauai travel will finally resume.
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We’d heard rumors and now it is has been confirmed. Kauai travel will finally resume.
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We plan to travel on 4/14 from Chicago to HNL and a 2nd flight same day, different airline, from HNL to LIH. Will we need to be tested again in HNL? Or does one test on 4/11 cover both flights? Mahalo
Hi JVJ.
You need to test within 72 hours of your flight from the mainland to Hawaii only.
Aloha.
That is true as long as you don’t leave the HNL airport… You have to remain in transit at the airport.
Aloha,
My family is planning a June, 2021 trip to Hawaii. We are staying on the big island for the first week and have not decided yet about the second week. It will either be Oahu or Kauai depending upon travel restrictions. Do we have to take the 72 hour test before the trip in Texas once or do we need to test before EACH island stay. Thanks for your response, Arthur
Hi Arthur.
You will need to test within 72 hours of your mainland to Hawaii departure. After that, it will be dependent on what the interisland travel rules are. They are likely to change before then to eliminate testing requirements. We’ll update as soon as we have more news.
Aloha.
I value Beat Of Hawaii’s dedication in keeping us timely informed of the latest developments in Kauai as well as in all the other islands.
Thank you for all you do.
Hi Paul.
Thanks for saying that and for your first-time comment. We hope to see you back here again soon.
Aloha.
Linda
The vaccines are not FDA approved and do not prevent Covid. The vacs are being administered under Emergency Use Authorization, EUA. It is thought, but not known fully, that they prevent severe covid.
We are waiting to make our yearly trip to Kauai until one policy has been enforce for at least 6 months. We also want to see how much is open. I will say I am always surprised when people complain about the costs of the Covid tests. It seems to me that if you can afford a Hawaiian vacation, you can afford a test.
That is just not true that it hasn’t been proven that the vaccines prevent Covid. Not only were full Phase III placebo controlled studies completed, there are now real world data that has been published in peer reviewed journals from countries like Israel (50% 0f population vaccinated) that the vaccines are working as predicted in the clinical trials. They are preventing serious disease with virtually zero people hospitalized who have been vaccinated. Yes, it does not prevent 100% of infections but serious illness, yes!
Jason, reread my post, please regarding vac prevention of severe covid. Vacs do not prevent covid infections. Reread your first and last sentence. BTW, my major concern for the citizens of Kauai is that they will think a vac offers total protection when it clearly does not. Those who work with tourists are also more likely to be exposed to variants. Vaccines are not a panacea.
What you say is still incorrect. Real world data does show that most people who are vaccinated do not get infected as measured by PCR testing of vaccinated vs non-vaccinated groups. There was a large study in the UK amongst hospital workers that demonstrated this conclusively as they were tested regularly. Yes, vaccines aren’t perfect but if everyone is vaccinated the world would be a safer place and we could get back to normalcy sooner. They also protect almost completely from severe covid and death…
Hi guys, as usual, your site is a lifeline! Thank you so much for keeping us informed on the minute-by-minute developments. I am looking for your email alerts everyday for each change. My husband and I will be fully vaccinated by the end of March and are looking to come to Kauai as early as the end of April. Our biggest concern is the required COVID testing 72 hours before arrival. Testing isn’t cheap and results can be delayed. Have you heard any whispers about vaccination passports to bypass COVID testing? We would delay our trip to avoid the stress of hoping the testing goes smoothly right before departure. Thanks again!
Hi Cheri.
Per yesterday’s update, the governor is saying possibly not until the end of summer whereas the Lt. Gov. is saying this spring. That’s all we know for now.
Aloha.
End of summer? That is missing a desperately needed successful high season ! Just allow visitors to show their vaccine cards & be done with it. The Governor is like a huge dinosaur, unable to move nimbly or make decisive decisions quickly.
Ok, add in a 90 days vaccine requirement. Do whatever, just get this going! Roll out vaccine passport later.
Hi JWU.
Just wanted to say thanks for your fast-approaching 100 comments. What can we say – we just report it.
Aloha.
I’m organizing (again) a trip for 21 to go this July. We had to cancel July 2020.
So, I am hoping for things to be a little easier. I imagine most of us would be
vaccinated by then, so that would be awesome if we would only need to present our vaccination proof. But, we respect whatever rule they set at the time. Good luck with your planning. xo
My husband, 2 adult daughters and myself are elated by this great news. We had to reschedule our trip to kauai for this coming June!!! We were not happy that we may have to cancel again. Thank you for the ray of hope our vacation will happen!!!
Aloha!
Thanks so much for all of this info! I’ve been reading this site regularly for months now and it’s been so helpful. Like another poster, we originally planned a trip for April 2nd – April 10th. We moved the trip to March 30th to allow for the 3 day quarantine. So I too am curious if there will be any wiggle room for travelers in our situation. As of now, we’re at the Marriott Lihue bubble resort from 3/30-4/2. Then we will be staying 3 nights at the Waiohai Beach Club in Poipu and then heading to a house in Hanalei. This is spring break for a lot of families so an April 1st date would be ideal to allow for travel to the island.
Hi Sarah.
Thanks. We can’t imagine a circumstance where the date would change from 4/5 to 4/1 honestly, and we have no idea how that date was chosen by the county.
Aloha.
Sure wish it was 4/1 as we get there and currently have reservations at Hilton Garden Inn for resort bubble requirements currently. I’m patiently waiting for info regarding travelers who are “quarantining” during the new travel mandate! 🤞🏼
We’re in the same boat as you Sarah. We were originally booked 4/1 thru 4/9 and moved it up to 3/29 to accommodate a bubble stay 3/29 to 4/1 prior to moving to our rental. My husband and I actually ended up catching covid last month, have since recovered and will now apply for exemptions with HI’s attorney generals office. We will have to bubble regardless because our young daughter didn’t catch it (thankfully) and has to quarantine and test out like everyone else.
Hello
I have a trip scheduled to arrive in Kauai on May 20th with 3 individuals I support. We have all had our vaccines. Will we still have to do the testing 72 hours before arriving ? Thank You for helping with this 😊
Hi Karen.
Travel exemptions for those who have been vaccinated are still to be announced. Please stay tuned.
Aloha.
That would be awesome!
Thank you for your reply. Our travel will be in June so assuming to quarantine for Kauai. We will test prior to Flying from US to Kauai. Our plans are then to go to the Big Island. Will we have to test (as it stands now) on Kauai before going to Hawaii?
Thanks so much for you help.
Hi JoDee.
As of today, you will not need to quarantine for Kauai (starting April 5) so long as you comply with the state’s Safe Travels program. Currently, you would need to test on Kauai within 72 hours of travel to the Big Island.
Aloha.
Hello! This is a wonderful news! We have been checking your web daily about travelling to Kauai. Our plan was rescheduled twice already since last year and our next one will be on 3/5 to 3/10. This is our first time going to Kauai with the kids. Do we still have to do that resort bubble thing and quarantine for 3 days? Really appreciate your reply and you have a nice day. Stay safe always. God bless🙏.
Thank you,
Family from California
Hi Rene.
You will need to do a resort bubble or quarantine for arrivals through April 4. Starting April 5 that will no longer be the case, so long as you comply with the specific testing requirements associated with the state’s Safe Travels program. https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/
Aloha.
Hi guys,
Wouldnt they still need to resort bubble and do the 3 day quarantine in kaua’I if they are traveling 3/5-3/10 since kaua’I isn’t rejoining the safe travels program till april 5th? Just noticed that and thought I’d mention it, would not want them to end up confused or upset at the wrong people. Thank you guys for all the information you provide. I read your stuff regularly…
Hi Kanoe.
Yes, we misread that as April. We edited it and thanks for pointing that out. We appreciate you being a regular reader too.
Aloha.
Hi,
I apologize for my mistake, I messed up on the date supposed to be 4/03 to 4/10. Thanks Kanoe for your concern! So,we still need to be on the resort bubble and quarantine for 2 days and get another covid test again? Thank you all for your kind response.
Hi Rene.
That’s so funny because we must have read your mind. We will need to see what the county says about those people who are caught in your situation. Nothing was posted by them yesterday and so far no clarification today either. We’ll update you with more information as soon as possible.
Aloha.