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

Hawaii, USA
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 (222)
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$115
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 (222)
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$229
Waikiki Sunset Boat Cruise
Likely to Sell Out
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
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 (218)
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$150
Molokini Crater Snorkel, Sailing Adventure with Breakfast & Lunch

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 (218)
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$200
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island

Take a journey to the youngest Hawaiian Island and witness firsthand the amazing power of Hawaii’s fiery goddess of fire, Madame Pele. Learn the ancient...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (216)
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$139
Premium Pearl Harbor Small Group Tour with Lunch

Experience Pearl Harbor’s most exclusive tour with our Premium Tour, a luxury, small-group journey offering unparalleled access to history. Travel in comfort aboard a deluxe...

8 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (215)
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$235.44
Late Night Manta Snorkel
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Likely to Sell Out

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 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (214)
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$124.95
DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu
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Likely to Sell Out

The best diving experience in Hawaiian waters! Join us on a guided experience of beautiful reefs along the south shore of Oahu. Never been diving...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (214)
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$141.10
Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay

Kealakekua Bay is a culturally sacred place to the Hawaiian people, rich with history and not without controversy. We are lucky to be allowed to...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (210)
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$257.85
Best Waikiki Sunset Cruise: BYOB Sunset Sail with Swimming
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Likely to Sell Out

Our vessel "Hokulani" is a beautiful and spacious custom built sailing trimaran specifically designed for a comfortable ride in Hawaiian waters. What makes Hokulani unique...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (210)
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$79
Maui Sunset Sail
4.8 (209)

Maui Sunset Sail

Enjoy tantalizing pupus (appetizers) and island-style music against the backdrop of a stunning sunset over the Pacific Ocean.This relaxing cruise is aboard our luxury sailing...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (209)
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$137.82
Waikiki and Diamond Head Parasailing Experience

Take flight up to 1,000 feet above Oahu’s famous coastline on a thrilling 1-hour parasailing adventure from Waikiki. Launch from the boat and soar over...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.9 (208)
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$34
Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki

Our surf lessons in Waikiki offer a one-on-one experience between the student or group and a dedicated instructor, making them unique. This approach ensures that...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (208)
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$85
Open Water Shark Dive
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

The team at Hawaii Adventure Diving is made up of a unique group people all sharing a deep love for everything wild. The team comes...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (208)
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$161.57
Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour from Shore at Turtle Town

Sea Turtles, Beautiful Coral, Colorful Fish! Experience Hawaii's marine life on Maui's oldest and most vibrant reef. Snorkel from shore with a Marine Biologist as...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (207)
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$129
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