The best family-friendly activities in Big Island of Hawaii for parents and kids (Updated September 2026)

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch
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Cruise coastline, admire marine life, such as fish, dolphins, whales (seasonal), or other ocean creatures we might see on the tour. Explore sea caves and...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,463)
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$85
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
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Set out from Kailua-Kona for a half-day snorkeling activity to Kealakekua Bay/Captain Cook, one of the top snorkeling destinations on the Big Island. Look for...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (162)
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$80
Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

Ensure a manta ray sighting on this 2.5-hour night tour. Head out in Kona, one of the best places in the world to see mantas, to...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,240)
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$80
Ultimate Ocean Encounters Midday Snorkel

On this 3-hour excursion you can expect to see and snorkel with as much sea life as possible. Trust our Captains and Crew with their...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (42)
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$80
Whale Watching on Big island
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Hawaii’s Big Island is home to migrating pods of humpback whales, which often breach as they build up energy for their northward migration. This narrated...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (23)
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$80
Coconut Experience with The CocoMon in Kailua Kona

Delve into the fascinating world of coconuts with The CocoMon™ in Kailua-Kona. This interactive experience teaches you everything from selecting the perfect coconut to slicing...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$80
Cruise Ship Shore Excursion of Historic Kona

Explore the Royal Kona Coffee Center, where you can savor Hawaii's renowned gourmet coffee and find the perfect souvenir to remember your journey. Afterward, venture...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.0 (35)
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$79
Hilo Shoreline Fishing

Experience Hawaii’s coastline with a guided catch-and-release shoreline fishing tour in Hilo. Perfect for beginners and experienced anglers, we provide all gear, bait, and local...

1 hour 30 minutes
4.4 (18)
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$77
Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona
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Nighttime Experience: Unlike typical snorkeling tours that take you place during the day, your tour offers the extraordinary opportunity to witness the majestic manta rays...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (816)
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$75
Ranch Tour & Animal Encounters

Ola Nani Ranch offers a look inside life on a working ranch in Hawaii, located in the rain forrest. Visitors will enjoy the countryside, learning...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$75
Hawaiian Floral Crown Weaving in Hilo

If you're looking for an authentic activity of Hawaii's culture, you've found it. Come learn how we connect to our ancestral knowledge and maintain generational...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$75
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour
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Our tours depart from the Kailua-Kona pier on the Big Island of Hawaii. Discover the beauty of Kona's underwater world aboard Marian, a 36-foot (10-meter), custom-designed glass-bottom boat....

50 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (527)
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$72
Private 2-Hour Beekeeping Classroom Tour in Honokaa

If you have ever been curious about beekeeping or are a bee enthusiast and wondered about beekeeping in Hawaii, this is the experience for you....

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$70
Express Kona Farms ATV Adventure Tour 30 Minute Excursion

Explore the stunning landscapes of Kona on a thrilling 30-minute ATV adventure. Traverse through ancient Ohia forests at Buddha’s Cup and dive into the cacao...

30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$70
Kulaniapia Falls Daypass with Activity Discount

Kulaniapia Falls is the largest, privately accessible waterfall in Hawaii, and the ONLY waterfall in the area that you can swim / kayak / paddleboard...

2 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (180)
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$69
Wa'a Rides and Charters - Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Excursions

Paddling a Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe or Wa'a from the site where King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands and watched over his kingdom is a chance...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$69
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