Can I travel to Molokai now?

Can I travel to Molokai now?

If you fly into Maui, you can proceed to Molokai without any quarantine in Maui or additional testing by flying Mokulele Airlines. Once you arrive in Molokai, you don’t need to quarantine or have an additional test.

Is the Molokai ferry still open?

Sadly, the Molokai ferry recently stopped running. The ferry service to Molokai has been discontinued.

Are the Hawaiian islands open for tourism?

Hawaii is open for tourism but Governor recommends essential travel only. All arrivals in Hawaii need to either present a vaccine certificate or a negative COVID-19 test no older than 72 hours from a trusted partner or agree to a 10-day quarantine. Pre-testing for tourists is also back on the table.

Is Molokai tourist friendly?

Molokai is dubbed the “Friendly Island,” and although residents have been traditionally unwelcoming to big development projects and other large-scale tourist initiatives, they do have a reputation for being warm and open to visitors looking for a more authentic experience.

Are there still lepers in Molokai?

A tiny number of Hansen’s disease patients still remain at Kalaupapa, a leprosarium established in 1866 on a remote, but breathtakingly beautiful spit of land on the Hawaiian island of Molokai. Thousands lived and died there in the intervening years, including a later-canonized saint.

Which is better Lanai or Molokai?

In fact, Lanai is known to be the best island destination for honeymooners, weddings, or romantic getaways and Molokai has an equally rich history that can be navigated via mule! Lanai was once referred to as The Pineapple Island but has recently been more commonly called The Private Island.

Do you need a car on Molokai?

Do I need a car to get around Molokai? There is no public transportation on Molokai, so it’s best to rent a car. Quantities are limited, so make reservations in advance. Taxi services are limited.

Can I travel to Hawaii without a passport?

If you’re traveling direct to Hawaii from any other US state, you won’t need a passport. This is because Hawaii has been a US state since 1959 as well as a US territory since 1898. Whether you are a citizen, permanent resident or anything else, you don’t need a passport when traveling within the United States.

Who lives on Molokai?

Molokai is home to around 7,500 people and 40 per cent are native Hawaiians—the highest concentration of all the state’s main islands. There are zero traffic lights, two gas stations, and over 160 kilometres of coastline, with the southern side of the island boasting the most extensive coral reefs in the state.

How do you get around Molokai?

There is no public transportation on Molokai, so a rental car is your best bet. Other than that you can use a tour service or call a taxi. But most people choose to chauffeur themselves around the island, which is not tough since Molokai is less than 40 miles long and 10 miles wide.