The best family-friendly activities in Hawaii for parents and kids (Updated August 2026)

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Kauai: Whale Watch Cocktail Tour aboard 'Imiloa

Hop aboard ‘Imiloa, our Express Catamaran as your captain & crew take you along Kauai’s south shore to find the gentle giants of the sea....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (411)
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$135.90
Kona’s Best Manta Ray Night Snorkel Small Group Experience
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Likely to Sell Out

We carry a maximum of 12 passengers so we can offer a more intimate manta ray snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona....

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (382)
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$125
Kauai: Express Na Pali Snorkel Tour aboard 'Imiloa

We believe this is one of the most adventurous & exciting way to view the Na Pali Coast. This adventure is on our newest Catamaran...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (320)
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$211.99
Waikiki 2 Hours Friday Night Fireworks Catamaran Cruise

Enjoy the spectacular FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS show along the beautiful coastline of Waikiki while we get up close and personal with the explosiveness and the...

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (651)
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$84.72
Waikiki 2 Hour Whale Watching with Guaranteed Sightings on Oahu

Humpback whales visit Hawaii each year and give birth in our warm tropical waters, it's a once in a lifetime experience that you will never...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,265)
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$53.31
Captain Cook Snorkel Tour in The Pristine Water at Kealakekua Bay
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Likely to Sell Out

We carry a maximum of 14 passengers so we can offer a more intimate snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona. In addition...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (115)
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$109
Turtle Canyon Waikiki Snorkel Adventure

Relax and enjoy the crystal blue Hawaiian waters as a snorkeler and observer. Jump in and swim along Oahu's lively reefs and see our Hawaiian...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (134)
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$141.10
Abalone Farm Tour

Big Island abalone farm is the largest abalone aquaculture farm in the US. We raise "ezo", japanese premium abalone. Our farm sustainably raise premium shellfish....

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.9 (181)
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$35
Maui Afternoon Snorkel Aboard Malolo to Molokini or Coral Gardens

Our 55 foot power catamaran goes out on an afternoon snorkel that is perfect for late sleepers! Visit one of two amazing snorkel sites: Molokini...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (612)
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$99.95
Maui Ma'alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise

Come enjoy Prime Rib, Baby Back Ribs, Kiawe Smoked Chicken Leg and Thigh combo, Fresh Island Fish, or Penne Pasta with Thai Basil Marinara. A...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (639)
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$149.95
Oahu: Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa

Skip Circle Island and visit two of the most popular places to visit here on the Island of Oahu. Experience a unique fusion of convenience,...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (819)
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$35
FULL SHADE VIP Premiere Whale Watch-Raft Kaanapali Beach
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Likely to Sell Out

Guaranteed to spot the majestic whales and hear them sing or your money back! Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of West Maui’s coastal waters on your...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (102)
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$129
Waikiki Sunset Boat Cruise
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Likely to Sell Out

No vacation is complete without experiencing a vibrant Hawaiian sunset from the water. Unobstructed views create the best photo opportunities! Listen to great music as...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (218)
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$50
Maui Eco-Raft: 2 Hour Dolphin Watch Sightsee Tour (Semi-Private)
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Likely to Sell Out

Small group whale watching onboard our small group, smooth ride raft vessel. Native Hawaiian owned and voted Cool Hawaiis Traveler's Choice, Hawaii Ocean Rafting has...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (107)
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$96.52
Molokini Snorkel + Kids Go FREE! (Two Snorkel Spots)
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Likely to Sell Out

Snorkel at world-famous Molokini, a small crescent shaped extinct volcanic crater with crystal clear water that is home to more than 250 fish species. Then...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (762)
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$168.43
Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Join us on a first class ECO Adventure over the Garden Isle of Kaua'i. You'll fly the incredible new American Eurocopter Eco-Star, which reduces overflight...

50 minutesFree Cancellation
50 minutesFree Cancellation
50 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,967)
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$489
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