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

Hawaii, USA
Private Hanalei Sandy Bottom Surf Lesson on Kauai
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Looking for an unforgettable adventure on Kauai’s North Shore? Here’s your chance to finally learn how to surf, right in the iconic waves of Hanalei...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (374)
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$118.85

Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed
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Join us aboard our luxurious catamaran, Hoku Nui, as we coast to the world famous Manta Ray Village. Travel Channel says “its one of the...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (736)
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$141.57

Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu
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Ideal for Beginners looking for a Hawaiian kayaking tour with the safety of a guide in sea turtle feeding grounds; All levels welcome from children...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$199.94

Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure
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The experience of watching 40 foot (12 meter) whales from a 24 foot (7 meter) Zodiac raft is something you'll never forget! Following Hawaiian Marine...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (480)
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$126.47

Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach
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Sea Maui’s Sunset Dinner Cruise is our premium dining & Sunset experience. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the land when you're welcomed onboard...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (965)
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$166.31

Waikiki Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

Experience the wonder of Hawaii's humpback whales on a smooth, scenic sail along the Waikiki coastline. From December through April, these majestic creatures migrate to...

2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (621)
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$119

Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos
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Led by both an astronomer and an astro-photographer, we’re the only stargazing tour that combines expert guidance with astrophotography, offers two-hour experiences, avoids crowds, and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (269)
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$299

Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu
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Explore Kailua’s reef protected waters at your own pace on this day of coastal discovery. Kayak to offshore islands, hidden tide pools and remote beaches....

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (276)
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$110.17

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 (309)
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$211.99

Jet Ski Experience in Honolulu
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We offer friendly staff and small group setting on the pristine and calm waters in Keehi Lagoon in Honolulu. Were committed to making sure this...

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (51)
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$120

FULL SHADE VIP Premiere Whale Watch-Raft Kaanapali Beach
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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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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 (180)
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$50

Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Oahu
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Experience the Best of Hawaiian Waters with Makani Catamaran | Premier Honolulu Boat Tours & Sailing Adventures. Our catamarans are equipped with top-of-the-line amenities, including...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (662)
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$109.10

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

See rare black sand beaches, visit the famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road,...

12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,678)
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$308.89

Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swim at Kulanipia private waterfalls, visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout, and hike to the stunning Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (522)
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$308.89

Maui: Majestic Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Pick-up

Once-in-a-lifetime may be the only way to describe watching the sun slowly rise over Haleakala National Park and spill over onto the beautiful island of...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (655)
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$263.99

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