135 thoughts on “Maui Adds Mandatory On-Arrival Testing As Rules Change”

  1. This is exactly why I decided to give up on Hawaii 2021. How long before Maui or another island changes an “entry rule”? Now I am starting to think Hawaii will maintain an every changing landscape of entry barriers well into 2022…long after the pandemic ends…

  2. From the CDC Website:
    “Updated Information for Travelers”

    Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19.
    People who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine can travel safely within the United States:
    Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to get tested before or after travel unless their destination requires it
    Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to self-quarantine
    Fully vaccinated travelers should still follow CDC’s recommendations for traveling safely including:
    Wear a mask over your nose and mouth
    Stay 6 feet from others and avoid crowds
    Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer

    It’s bad enough that one is instructed to wear a mask and social distance – even after vaccination – but this?

    My question: WHY WOULD HAWAII REQUIRE FURTHER TESTING if you have had the vaccination?
    We thought the paranoia would end with vaccination. But, NO, it continues with more restrictions. Why would anyone in their right mind want to visit under these circumstances? I guess Hawaii got enough bail out money to see them through all this.
    We certainly won’t be coming. We are VERY disappointed. Thought we would finally get back with some semblance of normalcy. I Guess not.

  3. Thanks once again for your updates. I scheduled a Maui vacation for my family of five several days ago for the end of May. I sure hope I don’t come to regret it. I will be watching this closely. I can cancel our condo up to two weeks before for no loss. Car can be canceled. I guess our money spent on flights can be spent another time. I felt comfortable scheduling this as all of us are vaccinated. We sure would like to stimulate the Maui economy but I may pull out at the last possible minute if there are too many ifs. It would be nice if maybe they did not have to re-test fully vaccinated people. Our flight arrives at 10:30 a.m. Maybe we can miss some of the crowds if we must test. I understand the concerns of Maui govt and if this is what they need to do to protect Maui then I get it. Maybe I jumped the gun on our vacation plans. We miss you Hawaii. Once again, mahalo for your timely articles.

    1. Hi Tammy.

      Thanks for your input.

      We sure hope it goes well for you guys on Maui later this month. Please let us know.

      Aloha.

    1. Towns are packed. Lots of tourists here and car rental companies can’t keep up. I miss the days of quiet but it comes with living here.

    2. We actually have a ton of tourists here and while the have been businesses that didn’t recover, we have several that opened during the middle of the pandemic and are doing quite well.

      1. That is great to hear that the economy went from 0 to 100 these last few months. I lived on Maui years back and have many friends still there. We will be there in June. Maui no ka oi

  4. The mayor already knows that most of the positive tests from the local people on Maui. The last incident with a large outbreak came from a church. Why hasn’t the mayor not shut down the church? This appears to out apply to people staying on Maui, but not sure. If I’m going onto Lanai will I need to have a rapid test done? Since there are more false positives’ with this test and that is why the state requires the PCR test, is the state prepared to do multiple tests on arriving passengers at least two if not three times before they tell you to quarantine? We are suppose to go to Lanai, and normally do some shopping on Maui before taking the ferry, if we are required to take the 2nd test upon arrival and this may create an issue of being able to shop before taking the ferry; we will reroute ourselves through HNL and if we have time do our shopping on their before taking the flight to Lanai.

  5. This is not done in the name of safety, this is because the mayor and the locals want to limit number of visitors. I was in Maui last month, the hotels on Ka’anapali were pretty much full with spring break visitors. The road was crowded and if you don’t book your activities in advance, there’s no available spots. Most locals do not like visitors (except business owner), but they like visitors’ money.
    The COVID is just an excuse and the mayor will milk it dry, does not matter what CDC guidance is.
    I went to Maui because I booked with cheap HA points in 2020 (have to re-booked 5 times), but this is my last time I’ll go to Maui. I was in Maui 11 years ago and this time I did not have the same feeling.
    Aloha Maui

    1. Yes you should definitely start visiting Oahu or the Big Island from now on! Better everything. Leave Maui behind.

      1. As the “people of Maui”, if you’ve been around the islands long enough, All islands, the PEOPLE have no control over what the government chooses to do.

        Why blame the people, the businesses of Maui for what is out of their control! MAUI NO KA OI!!

      2. Naw, on the BI everything is on back order….I hear O’ahu has plenty tho, try check. Thanks

    2. I don’t know why people would plan to vacation in Maui with this latest change, especially If you are vaccinated! The only reason I am going to Maui in May and will continue my three visits a year is because my family is there.

      That airport is small and I can just picture the cluster that is going to happen with the testing.

    3. Actually most Hawaiians are welcoming to visitors as long as they are respectful an follow the rules of wearing a mask (not a face shield or a mask pulled down under the nose). If you are not experiencing Aloha, take a moment to ponder if there is something you could have done better with an unpleasant encounter. That being said, there are some Hawaiians who have become jaded because they have been treated poorly by visitors. If you really want to enjoy the islands, look into the culture by reading a book about it or doing some research on the Internet. Aloha!

  6. Considering the large number of visitors who are fully vaccinated, this 2nd test at the airport is nothing more than a waste of money (Maui’s money) and valuable/already-paid-for vacation time (visitors). If Hawaii is looking for post-arrival positivity data, it won’t be obtained this way unless only non-vaccinated folks are 2nd tested. Not rocket science here!

  7. Hoping that persons having received complete COVID vaccines (x2 for Moderna) are exempt from testing on arrival🙏🙏. We will be leaving on the 19th of April. Love The Hawaiian Islands🌴🏄🏽‍♀️👌

    Georgine D.

    1. Georgine, it doesn’t appear you are understanding the requirements for travel as of now. Please check the requirements before your trip to avoid a big surprise when you arrive.
      Having your vaccination completed doesn’t get you anything upon arrival. It was just communicated a couple days ago that maybe sometime later this summer it may go into affect and your vaccination will be all that’s required. You still need to have a covid test prior to departure by the trusted partner as we’ve been required to do for some time now. This new test they are talking about, if it’s implemented by the time you are traveling, will be in addition to the one you just took hours before your flight.
      Hope it all works out for you and you have a wonderful vactaion!

  8. This testing on arrival is ridiculous. Especially when clients have already tested prior to boarding. There is always a chance of false positives. And will deter people from coming to Maui or even canceling. Thanks

  9. Cross Maui off my list. Had my second vaccine shot and would e willing to pre test, but not on arrival.

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