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

Hawaii, USA
2-Hour Maui Whale Watch from Lahaina Harbor, Maui

*Hawaii Ocean Project has been one of Lahaina's favorite whale watches for over a million visitors for over 30 years!* - Stay dry and move...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (230)
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$69.95

Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Photo Tour

You have to see the real colors of Hawaii! Your Beautiful Hawaii Tour is a must-do adventure on Hawaii’s Windward coast! Your pick-up is at...

5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (230)
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$100

Small Group Snorkeling Expedition South Kona

See parts of the Island most residents of Hawaii never see! Explore further down the pristine South Kona Coast than any other snorkeling tour company...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (227)
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$200.27

Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours)

Aloha Ocean invites you to embark on a journey like no other along the picturesque Waianae coast of West Oahu. We offer a rare opportunity...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (226)
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$200

Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

We have the only private launch area on Anahulu River in Haleiwa with a gently sloping ramp into the calm river, the easiest and safest...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (225)
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$39.99

VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Our Exclusive VIP whale watching tours are 2 hours long with a maximum of 12 guests. Our small groups make every seat a front row...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (224)
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$125

Private Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour

Enjoy this private 4-5 hours tour to Pearl Harbor/Arizona Memorial and Honolulu Metropolitan Area. First, we will stop at Dimond Head Lookout, drive through Kahala, The Beverly...

4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (222)
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$233

Afternoon at McGarret - Hawaii 5-0 TV Tour

Die-hard Hawaii Five-0 fans, this is the tour you've been waiting for! We are the only company that takes you inside the legendary McGarrett’s House,...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (221)
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$229

Beginner Scuba Dive in Kaanapali

Go scuba diving during your Maui vacation! Our Lahaina dive shop is owned and operated by a PADI instructor with 20 years of professional teaching...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (220)
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$259

Oʻahu Private Helicopter Experience: All Window Seats

Experience Oahu on a strictly private 1-hour helicopter adventure, reserved exclusively for your family or group. Tailor your flight with your choice of a thrilling...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (217)
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$415.08

Pelagic Shark Dive Tour
Likely to Sell Out
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 (216)
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$150

Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkeling Tour with Transportation

Round Trip Transportation from Waikiki/Kahala area ONLY Guaranteed Entry - No Reservation required ** HANAUMA $25 ENTRY FEE IS NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR COST** 6:30...

4 hoursHotel pickup offered
4 hoursHotel pickup offered
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (215)
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$115

Molokini Snorkel and Performance Sail: Mā’alaea Harbor

Sail Maui is proud to offer a destination snorkel sail to Molokini, one of Maui’s most incredible snorkeling destinations. The unique, crescent shaped crater is a natural marine preserve,...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (215)
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$200

Fun! Open-Air Banyan Tree Forest & Blowhole Sight-Seeing MauiTour

Hop aboard one of our breezy open-air vehicles for an adventurous sight-seeing ride through West Maui’s most iconic spots! Journey through the wild beauty on...

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (213)
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$99

Kauai: Napali Coast Boat Tour and Snorkeling
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

We have been operating our tours for over 39 years. We custom built our vessels to provide you with the ideal touring vessel for our...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (213)
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$215

Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

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 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (214)
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$109.03

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