Travel + Tattoo Planning
Plan Your Hawaii
Tattoo Trip
The best souvenir from Hawaii is permanent. These guides help you time your tattoo around surf days, snorkel trips, and beach time — so your ink heals clean and your vacation stays incredible.
How to use these guides
- 1) Pick your travel month to see UV, weather, and crowd levels
- 2) Choose your trip length to see which day works best for your session
- 3) Check which activities are safe before vs. after getting tattooed
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The Golden Rule
Schedule your tattoo toward the end of your trip. Hit the beach, catch a surf lesson, snorkel Hanauma Bay, and hike Diamond Head first. A fresh tattoo heals best when you keep it out of sun, saltwater, and sand — so front-load your adventures and save the ink for the final stretch.
Perfect 7-Day Timing
Monthly Guides
When Are You Visiting?
Hawaii's weather, UV intensity, and tourist crowds shift dramatically month to month. Each guide shows you the safest tattoo timing, what to expect outdoors, and how to plan your days.
Jan
Winter
Feb
Winter
Mar
Spring
Apr
Spring
May
Spring
Jun
Summer
Jul
Summer
Aug
Summer
Sep
Fall
Oct
Fall
Nov
Fall
Dec
Winter
Island Life & Adventure
By Trip Length
How Long Is Your Trip?
Whether it's a long weekend or a two-week escape, we'll show you the ideal day to schedule your tattoo — so the ocean comes first and your ink heals on the way home.
3-Day Trip
A weekend warrior's guide to getting tattooed in Hawaii. Pack your beach time into day one, get inked on day two, and fly home with a piece of paradise on your skin.
5-Day Trip
The sweet spot for most visitors. Three full days of ocean, hiking, and exploration, a tattoo session on day four, and a relaxed final day to heal and soak in the last of island life.
7-Day Trip
The classic Hawaii week. Four full days to surf, snorkel, hike, and explore Oahu at your own pace, a proper custom tattoo consultation and session, and two healing days before you fly home.
10-Day Trip
The luxury itinerary for serious travelers. Explore every corner of Oahu (or island-hop), get a substantial custom tattoo with a proper consultation, and have three full healing days before flying home.
14-Day Trip
Two full weeks to experience Hawaii the right way. Explore every side of Oahu, island-hop to Maui or the Big Island, get a substantial custom tattoo, and have nearly a week of healing time before your flight.
Activity Guides
What Can You Do Before vs. After?
Every activity on Oahu has different risks for fresh tattoos. Each guide breaks down sun exposure, water contact, and friction — plus the best spots, local tips, and post-tattoo alternatives.
Before Your Tattoo
Do these activities first
Surfing & ocean swimming
Saltwater irritates fresh ink
Hiking Diamond Head
Sweat + sun exposure on fresh tattoos
Snorkeling & diving
Submerging a fresh tattoo risks infection
Beach sunbathing
UV damages fresh tattoo pigment
After Your Tattoo
Tattoo-safe activities
Shopping at Ala Moana
Indoor, air-conditioned, tattoo-safe
Food tour & restaurants
No sun or water exposure
Luau & cultural shows
Evening events, minimal sun risk
Photography & sightseeing
Gentle activity, stay in shade
Your Waikiki Tattoo Artists
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Ready to Book Your
Hawaii Tattoo?
Send us your travel dates and your tattoo idea. We'll recommend the best day to schedule your session and match you with an artist who fits your style.