222 thoughts on “Maui Arrival Requirements Revealed for Visitors In 2024”
Mike C
So, does this mean tourists have to bring back to the mainland a car abandoned by a local in the bushes? Or an old fridge? I think it’s time to rediscover the Big Island.
Very true. It feels that Maui doesn’t want tourist. I have been visiting for 30 years. Now at 50 years old, I don’t feel like I am wanted. So I didn’t plan a trip. Yes the condo prices have gone up. Cheaper to go to Bora Bora
We are here on Maui to educate politicians and the head of water about options for electricity, water and housing construction they are not aware of. I grew up on Oahu and have worked in over 30 countries. Now living in Idaho.
Hard working middle class tourists are not the problem. The filthy rich tourists who Hawaii desires will flaunt Hawaiian laws, and criminals protected by liberals would be the same.
I love Hawaii. We typically dont go to Maui though. I will be going on a cruise that will be there for only 2 days. Such a shame. I prefer travel that is more immersive than the typical tourist. Perhaps thr islands can create 2 options, large resorts where guests pretty much that there and dont impact the community and favor immersive trips that focus on culture, the environment and a less harmful way of transportation than the rental car. I dont mean tour busues, but really good public transportation that delive people more evenly accoss the island. Also good information and guides at the key locations to steer people to good behavior. Punative and or threatening signage will likely not work.
Some of the comments here that smack of entitlement are exactly why folks are asking for “respectful” guests right now. We own a condo that we live in part-time and vacation rent part-time. Prior to COVID, the majority of our guests were lovely & considerate. During peak COVID and post reopening folks were downright rude and treated Maui like it was Disneyland-Hawai’i. That attitude has made it difficult for many to continue to practice aloha towards guests. Deal-seekers post-fire have really been some of the lowest scum. Maui is a special place and should be treated as such.
I’ve never encountered any bad behavior from the locals (well, I was offered weed at Jaws) or the tourists. I think this is a make-believe problem propagated by local politicians to justify their existence.
We’re coming “home” in early 2025. After reading the comment made by a woman fearing she’ll be interrogated upon arrival I wonder the same. We understand the problems Maui is facing. We also respect Maui and we visit to enjoy it’s beauty and love.
First and foremost, I pray for the families, the land, the sea and the soul of Maui and mostly Lahina. God bless you all.
As first time visitors to Maui, my wife and I chose to go there for our anniversary. We wanted to give back and bring love. We met some amazing people, and felt nothing but welcome.
We stayed at a local vacation rental owned locally. We shopped locally at Times/ABC/the local Fish Market and such. We were treated with nothing but love and respect. We could feel the devastating effects of the loss, and we talked and prayed with locals. I believe that you get what you give, and we gave love. Maui and everyone on the island gave love back to us. We are thankful and will return.
We just returned from Maui on January 26th, as we had a condo behind Walgreen’s in Lahaina that was destroyed. We had a nice time, but some stores and restaurants on the Lahaina side had modified hours and menus. We found all people we interacted with to be very friendly and accommodating. We won’t be back for at least a year or so until we see more progress happening on that side of the island. While we did visit Kihei and Wailea, we prefer the Ka’anapali side of the island. Maui will always have a special place in our hearts and it is the reason we bought our retirement home.
If the native Hawaiians don’t want us they are doing a great job. We try to be polite, and respectful and too often get ignored in stores or disgusting stares from natives. Also the absolute non caring attitude towards the beach and potentially of property north of Kannapaly is a turn off. To know th,ere are possible solutions but that a few withtoobig a voice can stop the fixing is just wrong. When there is no tourism and people leave because of high taxes, good luck.
So, does this mean tourists have to bring back to the mainland a car abandoned by a local in the bushes? Or an old fridge? I think it’s time to rediscover the Big Island.
Very true. It feels that Maui doesn’t want tourist. I have been visiting for 30 years. Now at 50 years old, I don’t feel like I am wanted. So I didn’t plan a trip. Yes the condo prices have gone up. Cheaper to go to Bora Bora
We are here on Maui to educate politicians and the head of water about options for electricity, water and housing construction they are not aware of. I grew up on Oahu and have worked in over 30 countries. Now living in Idaho.
Hard working middle class tourists are not the problem. The filthy rich tourists who Hawaii desires will flaunt Hawaiian laws, and criminals protected by liberals would be the same.
I love Hawaii. We typically dont go to Maui though. I will be going on a cruise that will be there for only 2 days. Such a shame. I prefer travel that is more immersive than the typical tourist. Perhaps thr islands can create 2 options, large resorts where guests pretty much that there and dont impact the community and favor immersive trips that focus on culture, the environment and a less harmful way of transportation than the rental car. I dont mean tour busues, but really good public transportation that delive people more evenly accoss the island. Also good information and guides at the key locations to steer people to good behavior. Punative and or threatening signage will likely not work.
Some of the comments here that smack of entitlement are exactly why folks are asking for “respectful” guests right now. We own a condo that we live in part-time and vacation rent part-time. Prior to COVID, the majority of our guests were lovely & considerate. During peak COVID and post reopening folks were downright rude and treated Maui like it was Disneyland-Hawai’i. That attitude has made it difficult for many to continue to practice aloha towards guests. Deal-seekers post-fire have really been some of the lowest scum. Maui is a special place and should be treated as such.
Hi, I lived in Maui in the 70’s and even back then could see the surge of growth and now it is so sad to see.
What types of bad behavior do you encounter?
I’ve never encountered any bad behavior from the locals (well, I was offered weed at Jaws) or the tourists. I think this is a make-believe problem propagated by local politicians to justify their existence.
We’re coming “home” in early 2025. After reading the comment made by a woman fearing she’ll be interrogated upon arrival I wonder the same. We understand the problems Maui is facing. We also respect Maui and we visit to enjoy it’s beauty and love.
First and foremost, I pray for the families, the land, the sea and the soul of Maui and mostly Lahina. God bless you all.
As first time visitors to Maui, my wife and I chose to go there for our anniversary. We wanted to give back and bring love. We met some amazing people, and felt nothing but welcome.
We stayed at a local vacation rental owned locally. We shopped locally at Times/ABC/the local Fish Market and such. We were treated with nothing but love and respect. We could feel the devastating effects of the loss, and we talked and prayed with locals. I believe that you get what you give, and we gave love. Maui and everyone on the island gave love back to us. We are thankful and will return.
We just returned from Maui on January 26th, as we had a condo behind Walgreen’s in Lahaina that was destroyed. We had a nice time, but some stores and restaurants on the Lahaina side had modified hours and menus. We found all people we interacted with to be very friendly and accommodating. We won’t be back for at least a year or so until we see more progress happening on that side of the island. While we did visit Kihei and Wailea, we prefer the Ka’anapali side of the island. Maui will always have a special place in our hearts and it is the reason we bought our retirement home.
If the native Hawaiians don’t want us they are doing a great job. We try to be polite, and respectful and too often get ignored in stores or disgusting stares from natives. Also the absolute non caring attitude towards the beach and potentially of property north of Kannapaly is a turn off. To know th,ere are possible solutions but that a few withtoobig a voice can stop the fixing is just wrong. When there is no tourism and people leave because of high taxes, good luck.