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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach

Experience the lush beauty of Big Island’s Hamakua Coast on our tour to ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full...

7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure

Our most popular tour! Watch a legendary Kona sunset from our spacious 50’ catamaran as you sail the Kona coast, followed by the adventure of...

2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation

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2 Hour Big Island Reef Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 2-hour afternoon adventure along Kona's beautiful West Coast aboard KIBOU, our custom-built speedboat designed for exploring Hawaii's incredible coastline. This tour...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!)

**Weight Requirements 40lbs-260lbs PLEASE NOTE: Adult=Ages 12 and over 70-260lbs Youth=Ages 12 and under 70-260lbs Child=Ages 12 and under 40-69lbs (rides tandem with a certified...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Big Island: Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

Travel in style and comfort with Big Island’s Premier Tour Company - Kailani Tours. Cruise along the scenic Kona coastline on your way to Hawaii’s...

11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

This Kailani Tours experience is unique for its diverse blend of Hawai'i’s natural beauty, local flavors, and rich cultural history. Guests enjoy exclusive perks like...

11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast

Spend your morning exploring the Big Island, then board the eco-friendly Fair Wind II for an afternoon of snorkeling highlights in Kealakekua Bay - relaxed,...

4 hours • Free Cancellation

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Big Island: Feast and Fire Luau at Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Experience one of Kona’s top-rated luaus under the stars at the Feast & Fire Luau, set along the picturesque oceanfront of Keauhou Bay. Celebrate Hawaiian...

3 hours • Free Cancellation

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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

Step aboard this double–decker catamaran, loaded with luxury features to provide you with the most comfortable snorkeling experience on Hawaii Island. Cruise 10 miles to...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary....

4 hours • Free Cancellation

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Maunakea Stellar Explorer from Kona

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime...

6 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Attention to detail, safety, and our expert crew set this excursion apart. During this tour we can visit either the northern manta site near the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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Botanical Tour and waterfall swim at The Cloudforest Bioreserve

What makes our tour unique is the rare opportunity to swim in stunning waterfalls set against the backdrop of a unique climate - a montane...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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Late Night Manta Snorkel

Watch the beautiful lights of Kona from our spacious 50’ catamaran, followed by the adventure of a lifetime - snorkeling with the majestic manta rays...

2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona

Experience an unforgettable sunset manta ray snorkel tour, consistently ranked among the top lifetime adventures in Hawaiʻi. We specialize in small-group tours, limiting each experience...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation

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Mauna Kea 3hr Two Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure

Set out from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana, a 41-ft luxury powerboat built for comfort, speed, and adventure along the Big Island’s beautiful Kohala Coast. This...

3 hours • Free Cancellation

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Recent activity reviews

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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

X9462ONjessicat, Sep 2026

Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙

We had an absolutely wonderful time on the Kona Snorkel Tours day trip! From start to finish, it was an incredible experience. Deavon was fantastic getting us checked in and provided so much great information along with being funny! Rory, our captain, was excellent, and Jake, our tour guide and lifeguard was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. All three of them made the experience even better with the fascinating history, stories, and information they shared throughout the tour. The Snorkeling was incredible and saw many fish and a octopus 🐙 You could really tell how much they enjoy what they do and how much they care about making sure everyone has a safe, fun, and memorable time. The combination of snorkeling, beautiful scenery, and learning so much about the area made this a day we won't forget! Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙

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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

Quest35542436532, Sep 2026

Best thing we did while in Hawaii

We had a great time. Deavon checked up in and he was great! Rory was our Captain and Jake was the lifeguard. This was easily the best thing we had done on the Island. We did both the day and night tours. I will be back with tons of friends.

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

241stenh, Sep 2026

Excellent trip to Mauna Kea

Very nice trip with a guide with great knowledge about this journey.

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Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail

Sophia_R, Sep 2026

We had such a wonderful...

We had such a wonderful experience on the sunset sailing dinner! The crew was absolutely lovely and so patient with us when we arrived late. We truly appreciated how welcoming and understanding they were. The captain was amazing and even turned the boat so that everyone could enjoy the beautiful sunset from both sides. The sailing was smooth and relaxing, making it the perfect way to spend an evening with family. 🌅⛵️ The dinner was good overall, and the entire experience was enjoyable from start to finish. My family loved it, and we would definitely recommend this sunset sailing dinner to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing experience. Thank you to the crew for making our evening so special!

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Kona Walking Food Tour

Penni_F, Sep 2026

So much fun!

It was such fun! Ellie was a fantastic tour host. We went to 7 different places in Kona and sampled delicious local foods and drinks. Ellie made it fun. It was a good way to introduce us to Kailua Kona.

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Michael_S, Sep 2026

We only saw about 3...

We only saw about 3 mantas during our time in the water (from the other groups' hoots and hollers, it sounds like they saw more), but it was absolutely worth it. They came under our group. One did a flip right under the board's light. It really was such an incredible experience.

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Luke_M, Sep 2026

So much fun! The manta...

So much fun! The manta rays are incredible creatures. And the staff are very helpful & informative. Best part of my Hawaii trip hands down!

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Kona Hawaii Per Person Shared Fishing with Bite Me Sportfishing

Matthew_B, Sep 2026

Shaun and Brad were both...

Shaun and Brad were both great captains and people. Had a great time learning from them about ocean fishing. Had such a great time the first day where we were lucky enough to catch some nice fish, we booked a second trip the next day!

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Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail

Jasmine_N, Sep 2026

Friendly and attending...

Friendly and attending crew who made it fun. Provided us with food and drinks. Had an amazing and fun time. Would definitely recommend

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Kona Coffee Farm Tour

Jeffrey_O, Sep 2026

Coffee Plus

Educational and fun with a dash of rain thrown in. All the staff and docents were more than welcoming.

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Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay

marisagZ7026FQ, Sep 2026

Amazing experience

This was truly an amazing experience. Evan and Logan were incredible guides, provided detailed history and knowledge. The kayak over was absolutely beautiful and the snorkeling was really great (even though the visibility wasn't that perfect from the previous storm). Highly recommend!The only thing I would note is that they asked about dietary restrictions of which I have a gluten intolerance, I was given a garden salad for lunch and unfortunately the fork was accidentally forgotten. I would suggest in the future sourcing a lettuce wrap (if gluten free bread / wraps are unavailable) similar to the sandwiches so its a more on par experience considered it was included in the price.

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Rachel_G, Sep 2026

Awesome!

What an awesome experience! We loved all three of the tour guides. The captain gave us lots of information about the mantas and where we were going, and everyone made us feel so comfortable! We saw one manta Ray (but he/she looped back several times! We also saw several reef sharks and a bu ch of what I believe were little tuna! We stayed a little over 45 min in the water! I loved this whole experience!!!

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

D3528WMcarmenw, Sep 2026

Perfect!

We had the most amazing time! The tour guide, Jon, was the perfect tour guide - very knowledgable, engaging and interesting! Thank you so much for such a memorable experience!!

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Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts

robertdU5563TR, Sep 2026

Enjoyable farm tour and great products

Great job by Greg & Paul and team, very informative and the products were amazing, we learned alot on the tour.

New York City

Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona

jlp131, Sep 2026

Great tour!

Tour was fantastic! The tasting was wonderful! Totally worth the time and money!!

New York City

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

GrandTour22123674110, Sep 2026

Good experience

I am happy we went for this experience.

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

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach

Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure

2 Hour Big Island Reef Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Tour

Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!)

Big Island: Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast

Big Island: Feast and Fire Luau at Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

Maunakea Stellar Explorer from Kona

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Botanical Tour and waterfall swim at The Cloudforest Bioreserve

Late Night Manta Snorkel

Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona

Mauna Kea 3hr Two Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure

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