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Helpful Articles - Moving to Hawaii

Everyone has their own vision for the perfect and easiest move.   Some people have a strong do-it-yourself bent and want to be as hands-on as possible during the process. (If this is you, check out our EZ Move program, available on Maui, Hilo, Kona and Kauai!)  Others want to convenience of a done-for-you solution, in which the moving company handles absolutely everything: materials, packing, shipping and unpacking. If you’re pressed for time—or you simply want the convenience of letting an expert crew manage all the details—then a done-for-you solution is likely right for you.   At Royal Hawaiian Movers, we call this our door-to-door service. We get a lot of questions about it, including:   How exactly does it work? ...

In Hawaii, motorcycles offer their riders an open-air tour of all the beauty the islands have to offer. If you long to feel the Pacific trade winds blowing by and the warm sun on your body as you glide down the road past waterfalls, ocean views and other iconic Hawaiian sights, we’ve got good news for you: It’s pretty easy to ship your motorcycle to the Hawaiian islands. Or, if you’ve fallen in love with your bike in Hawaii and can’t imagine leaving it behind when you move to the mainland (or another island!), it can be just as simple to take it with you.    In this guide, we’ll walk you through all your options...

When you’re moving all of your personal possessions to Hawaii—and we do mean ALL of them—you’ll naturally have questions about what you can and can’t take with you. We get a lot of inquiries about bringing pets to Hawaii, and we also receive a number of questions about firearms. In short: You can bring your firearms to Hawaii. Most carriers will allow you to include them in your household goods shipment. We’ll show you how to get it done quickly and easily. But first . . .   A Note About Ammunition Although you can ship and import firearms in a container along with your...

If you’re researching an upcoming move to Hawaii, you may have noticed that one or more of the companies you’re investigating have Certified Moving Consultants on staff. What does it mean to be a Certified Moving Consultant? And, more importantly, what does it mean for you and your move? The Certified Moving Consultant credential is issued by the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA). As with many other professional certifications, becoming a Certified Moving Consultant requires learning an established curriculum and passing an exam. Ultimately, those who become Certified Moving Consultants graduate with 1) a solid understanding of how the industry works that 2) also...

Updated: March 2, 2023 If you love getting out and enjoying the outdoors—and you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of mainland life—Kauaʻi is the place to be. Each of the Hawaiian islands has its own distinct character, as you’ll discover when deciding which Hawaiian Island you want to call home. Many think of Kauaʻi as the polar opposite of busy Oahu. It’s an island that’s pretty much all “country” with very little “city” to speak of. People come to Kauaʻi to enjoy a slower pace of life. When you move to the Garden Isle, you’ll enjoy plentiful opportunities to get out...

Updated May 25, 2023 To many people, pets are family. That’s why, when you’re moving to Hawaiʻi, it’s important to be able to take your dogs, cats, and other pets to your new home. Moving pets to Hawaiʻi can be a little tricky. Because it’s the only state in the U.S. that’s rabies free, the Hawaiian Islands have very strict protocols for bringing in cats, dogs, and other domesticated animals. Additionally, because of the islands’ unique and delicate ecosystem, some animals are entirely restricted. To help you understand the process for moving your pets to Hawaiʻi, we put together this guide. We’ll connect you with...