By itself, moving can be a stressful life event, one that people have ranked as high as having trouble with one’s boss. But moving with children? Yikes. However, when you’re moving your entire family, things get a little more complicated. On a purely logistical level, more family members to pack equals a longer to-do list. But perhaps more importantly, moving has a number of psychological effects on children. The unknowns surrounding the move can feel scary to kids (and to adults, too)! Plus, saying goodbye to your old school, house, and neighborhood can bring up a lot of emotions like sadness and anger. Your kids...

Understandably, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about moving to Hawaii in the middle of the global pandemic and its accompanying stay-at-home orders. As a transportation and logistics company, Royal Hawaiian Movers is considered an essential business. As such, we have remained operational during these stay-at-home / work-from-home orders. In addition to giving you regular COVID-19 updates on our operations, we also wanted to give you a run-down on what it’s like to move to Hawaii right now to answer some of the common queries we’ve received. We’re Moving Forward with Household Moves Currently, we are continuing household moves for individuals and families to...

Whether you’re moving to the Hawaiian islands for the first time, leaving Hawaii for the Mainland or just looking for some exciting new activities to enjoy while you’re living in Hawaii, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered a list of 19 must-do items across all of the islands: Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai. Consider this your “bucket list” of only-in-Hawaii experiences, ones you simply can’t miss while you’re living here. (And, don’t worry, we’ve got something for everyone in your family, from keiki to kupuna!) Let’s dive in!   For the History Buffs in the Family #1: Oahu: Visit...

Last Updated: June 3, 2026 The article explores why trucking logistics in Hawaiʻi stand out from those on the mainland. It highlights seven distinct factors—including local community dynamics, complex access issues, and traffic bottlenecks—that make freight delivery uniquely challenging across Hawaiʻi’s islands. Alongside each fact, the article underscores how relationships, flexible fleets, and local expertise are essential to overcome these geographic and infrastructural constraints. Key Takeaways Island-Specific Operations – Each island functions as its own network, making local knowledge and relationships essential. Access Challenges – Narrow roads, steep driveways, and urban congestion often require specialized vehicles. Traffic Impact – Heavy congestion, especially on Oʻahu, can...

In the midst of the unprecedented developments around COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Royal Hawaiian Movers team has had to make a number of operational adjustments. You can read more about the measures we’re taking to protect our customers, employees and families, and we’ll continue to keep our customers and our community updated. As we’ve made these adjustments, we’ve also spent some time thinking about the traditional Hawaiian culture and values that are alive and well in the islands today. In these uncertain times, we’d like to offer you a few traditional Hawaiian concepts that you might find useful as you and your family make your own...

Thinking of retiring in Hawaii? The U.S. senior population is soaring. The number of Americans over 65 is projected to nearly double by 2060. Additionally, by 2040, the 80+ population is expected to exceed 28 million, which is more than triple the numbers that same demographic posted in the year 2000. As the baby boomer generation has grown up, its members have significantly impacted American life. This powerful generation filled public schools and created shortages in labor markets, where they’re expected to leave a large hole as they choose retirement. Now that baby boomers are reaching a mature age, they’re also expected to have a...