Originally Published: 30 DEC 20 05:15 ET

Updated: 02 MAR 22 13:17 ET

CNN staff

(CNN) -- If you're planning to travel to Hawaii, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The latest news

On March 1, Hawaii Gov. David Ige announced that the state's travel quarantine and Safe Travels Hawaii program will end on March 25.

Visitors arriving from domestic points of origin will no longer have to show proof of vaccination or a pre-travel negative test result to bypass a mandatory five-day quarantine.

The Safe Travels program applies only to domestic arrivals. International arrivals must still follow federal requirements (see below).

The state's mask mandate remains in place for now.

The basics

Hawaii's entry policy for international travelers aligns with the federal rules for air travelers that went effect on November 8, 2021, requiring international arrivals ages 18 and up to be fully vaccinated and have a negative Covid-19 test result.

Since December 6, all inbound international travelers 2 and older are required to test within one day of departure for the United States, regardless of vaccination status. This does not affect domestic travel.

It's part of a general tightening of US travel rules because of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Hawaii has ended its pre-travel testing and quarantine requirement for domestic travelers if they've been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 in the United States. After March 25, proof of vaccination or a negative test will no longer be required.

Gov. David Ige recently announced that booster shots won't be required to be considered "fully vaccinated," although they are still strongly encouraged.

Through March 25, US visitors who aren't fully vaccinated still must provide a negative Covid-19 test result from one of the state's Trusted Travel Partners taken within three days of their flight's departure for Hawaii to enter the state and bypass a mandatory five-day quarantine.

You can get all the details on the revised isolation and quarantine policy here, and you can find out more at the Safe Travels Program.

What's on offer

Spectacular surfing, sandy beaches, traditional Pacific culture and rugged volcanoes await Hawaii visitors. Hawaii's geographical position and proud history make it unlike anywhere else in the United States.

Who can go

Fully vaccinated travelers are now allowed entry into the United States, including Hawaii.

As of November 8, unvaccinated travelers from abroad are no longer allowed, with very limited exceptions. Among those exceptions are unvaccinated children who are 17 and younger.

Americans are still allowed to travel to Hawaii, regardless of vaccination status.

What are the restrictions?

To enter the United States, being fully vaccinated is the key requirement for international travelers 18 and older, as well as a test taken before departing for Hawaii for all travelers 2 and older.

Through March 25, travelers from the United States and its territories who choose not to participate in the state's Safe Travels program must quarantine for five days or the length of their stay, whichever is shorter.

Travelers from the United States and it territories who are fully vaccinated may enter Hawaii without pre-travel testing and quarantine. The vaccination record must be uploaded onto Safe Travels and printed out before departure. The traveler must have a hard copy in hand when arriving in Hawaii. These requirements are in place through March 25.

All restrictions on intercounty travel have been lifted, meaning no pre-travel testing or quarantining is needed for travel between the Hawaiian islands.

What's the Covid situation?

With more than 236,000 cases and over 1,300 deaths reported as of March 2, Hawaii has seen relatively low Covid numbers compared with other US states. It has maintained some of the strictest travel measures of any state.

In January, Hawaii saw cases of Covid-19 soar to the highest levels of the pandemic with the spread of the Omicron variant. Those numbers have decreased dramatically.

What can visitors expect?

Statewide limits on social gatherings, restaurants, bars, gyms and other social establishments were lifted in December. All county-imposed restrictions have been lifted or are set to expire.

On the island of Oahu, the Safe Access O'ahu program, which requires proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter businesses such as restaurants, bars and gyms, is in place through March 5.

Maui County updated its rules on February 21, lifting vaccination or testing requirements for indoor public spaces.

The statewide indoor mask mandate remains in effect for now.

Hawaii also has a statewide Malama Hawaii initiative that encourages visitors to give back to the destination.

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