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

Hawaii, USA
Private 1-On-1 Surf Lesson

We're passionate about being the highlight of your vacation. We only offer private lessons, so you'll never surf with strangers. And we're the only surf...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (34)
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$195
Diamond Head Hiking and Oahu Island Experience feat. North Shore

From Waikiki to the North Shore - this tour provides you with the best "Taste of Hawaii" all in one day. Take advantage of the...

11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (308)
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$125
Kaneohe Sandbar Morning Snorkeling Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

LIMITED TIME GROUP OFFER: Book your spot by May 24th and save big! Discover one of Oahu's most beautiful natural treasures on this trip to...

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (94)
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$169
Kaneohe Sandbar Afternoon Snorkeling Tour

LIMITED TIME GROUP OFFER: Book your spot by May 24th and save big! The Kaneohe Sandbar is one of the best places around Oahu for...

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (485)
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$180
Roundtrip Shuttle from Waikiki-Pearl Harbor National Memorial

This is a round-trip shuttle with a flat rate between Waikiki and Pearl Harbor. Explore Pearl Harbor at your own pace!...

4 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.2 (95)
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$16
Luxury Helicopter Experience with Hana Rainforest Landing

During this 40-minute flight over the Hana Rainforest with exclusive landing within the Wailua Valley, see popular points of interest such as the Road to...

1 hour 15 minutes
1 hour 15 minutes
1 hour 15 minutes
4.9 (325)
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$368.72
Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Morning Snorkel & Sail from Beach | Oahu

-Morning departure means calmer water and cooler temperatures -Direct beach boarding from Waikiki — no harbor shuttle, no bus -Spacious 45-foot catamaran with near 360...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (298)
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$84.77
Kauai's Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure

Explore Kauai’s southern coastline on a three-hour eco-friendly snorkel tour aboard a USCG-style Zodiac boat. Guided by experienced local marine naturalists, you’ll visit two prime...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (425)
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$161.43
Ultimate 3.5 hour Whale Watch & Snorkel
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Our small group snorkeling tours are locally owned and operated, making you feel like a part of our Maui ohana! Since 1982 we have offered...

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (89)
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$195
Haleakala Classic Vehicle Sunrise Tour with Breakfast

This tour is operated by Haleakala EcoTours a sister company of Bike Maui. This is NOT a bike tour. The Sunrise Tour offers guests an...

7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (162)
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$286.97
West Oahu Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Appetizers

End your day in paradise with a relaxing sunset sail along Oahu's stunning west coast. Departing from Waianae Harbor, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (188)
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$80.10
3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Enjoy an aquatic adventure on the Big Island during this 4-hour small-group excursion combining sea kayaking, snorkeling, and more. Paddle along a section of the...

4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
4.9 (386)
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$99
Kona Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch

Set sail from Honokohau Harbor aboard the spacious Spirit of Aloha for a 3-hr adventure along Kona's stunning coast. Cruise past lava rock cliffs and...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (110)
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$152.10
Kona Tradewind Catamaran Day Sail

Experience the beauty of the Kona Coast from a new perspective aboard the Spirit of Aloha sailing catamaran. Feel the trade winds fill the sails...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (50)
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$80.10
Kona Surf Lesson in Kahaluu

Learn to surf with Kona’s best local surfing instructors specializing in beginners of all ages and skill levels in a fun, safe, and comfortable environment,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (172)
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$169.99
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Oahu

You can visit the Big Islands most active volcano, Kilauea during this tour. You can spend your day with highlights of the famous Kona Coffee...

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (50)
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$589.99
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