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

Hawaii, USA
Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

You'll be captivated by exotic dances from across Polynesia including the spectacular Samoan Fire-knife dance. Your evening begins with a gorgeous sunset from our beachfront...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,689)
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$218
Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Our cage-free experience allows you to SAFELY swim with sharks in their natural environment. You will walk away with a new perspective and appreciation for...

90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (218)
from
$150
Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden
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Likely to Sell Out

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 (524)
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$308.89
Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

Experience Maui's top-rated whale watch with the experts in conservation and Marine Naturalists departing from the historic Ma'alaea Harbor. Enjoy a premium dinner cruise with...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (503)
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$189.36
Big Island Volcano Adventure from Kona: Small Group
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Likely to Sell Out

The Big Island of Hawai'i is one of the most diverse places on planet earth! Here you have an opportunity to get a taste of...

8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (271)
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$247
5 Line Jungle Zipline Eco Adventure
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Likely to Sell Out

5 LINES TOUR - ECO TOUR Jungle Zipline is a tropical Zipline on Maui. This activity can be combined with your drive to Hana or...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (191)
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$154
Oahu Grand Circle Island: Discover the Heart & Soul of Hawaii
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Likely to Sell Out

Let us show you the wonders and beauty that makes Oahu the “Heart of Hawaii”. This complete full day tour is the perfect way to...

9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (245)
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$139
Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu
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Likely to Sell Out

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
5.0 (483)
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$199.94
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri

Visit USS Arizona and Battleship Missouri, as they represent both the beginning and the end of World War II. The accompanying “Road to War” and...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,622)
from
$149
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
Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu
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Likely to Sell Out

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 (283)
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$110.17
Oahu Ka Moana Lūʻau at Aloha Tower Oceanfront Luau Show

Ka Moana Lūʻau – Oceanfront Hawaiian Luau in Honolulu Experience the spirit of Hawaiʻi at Ka Moana Lūʻau, a top-rated Honolulu luau set at historic...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.3 (1,374)
from
$135.08
Maui: 2.5 Hour Xpress Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach

The fastest way to see one of Maui's most incredible snorkel sites and the famous resident Honu (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles) that reside there. Within...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (377)
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$167.23
Oahu Guided Circle Island Tour, Swim w/ Turtles, Dole, Blowhole
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Likely to Sell Out

In Hawaiian "No Ka 'Oi" means "the best". This is a full day island tour of Oahu, Hawaii. We'll bring to you to all the...

9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (178)
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$95.03
Jet Ski Experience in Honolulu
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Likely to Sell Out

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 (54)
from
$120
Kalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran Cruise

One of a Kind historical narrated sunset cruise. Scenic and relaxing sunset cruise of the historically significant areas of Kalapaki Bay, Nawiliwili, Haupu Mountain Range,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (471)
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$114.14
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