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

Hawaii, USA
Moana’s Waikīkī Grand Guided Turtle Snorkel & Sailing Adventure

Snorkel Turtle Canyon on the Largest Luxury Catamaran! Top Quality Gear, Certified Crew & Premium On Board Bar. When you trust Moana Sailing Co. for...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (944)
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$84.99
Oahu: Atlantis Submarine Adventure in Waikiki

Explore Waikiki’s marine mysteries while diving more than 100 feet underwater in an air-conditioned, eco-friendly, battery-powered submarine! A special added bonus of this tour experience...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,271)
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$151.03
Waikiki: Sunset Cruise from Beach & Cocktail Open Bar | Oahu
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Likely to Sell Out

-Open bar fully included: beer, wine, cocktails, and more -21+ only on Fridays! -Direct beach boarding — no harbor shuttle, no bus, no wasted time...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (577)
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$84.77
Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa

Discover the Big Island’s vibrant underwater world on this glass-bottom boat cruise on Anaeho’omalu Bay. From Waikoloa, near Kona, board a comfortable 26-foot (7.9-meter) boat...

30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (279)
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$50
Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana Catamaran
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Likely to Sell Out

All aboard! There is no better place to be during Oahu’s magnificent golden sunsets than on our Waikiki Sunset Cruise, an unmatched experience complete with...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,335)
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$89.99
Maui Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea

Enjoy this 2-hour guided adventure on a double-deck power catamaran to watch the whales in their natural habitat. Depending on the whales’ behavior during your whale...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,603)
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$49.95
Oahu: Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites and Ranch Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Take a movie tour at Kualoa Ranch to see where scenes from 'Jurassic Park,' 'Pearl Harbor,' 'Magnum P.I.,' 'Lost' and many other shows were filmed....

1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
4.7 (1,696)
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$64.07
Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Mark Twain nicknamed Waimea Canyon the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Experience nature's grandeur first hand on this guided tour with live narration. Gaze at...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (597)
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$220.07
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
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Likely to Sell Out

Our location offers one of the world’s premier manta ray viewing experiences, just a five-minute boat ride from the snorkel site. Utilizing advanced viewing technology,...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,929)
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$30
Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

Cruise coastline, admire marine life, such as fish, dolphins, whales (seasonal), or other ocean creatures we might see on the tour. Explore sea caves and...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,444)
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$85
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel— Small Group - Wetsuit Included

Family Friendly – We can accommodate kids, non-swimmers, and not-strong swimmers. All snorkel gear and wetsuits included. Small groups. Experienced crew. Amazing manta ray encounters....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (648)
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$123
Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel with Lunch Option: Turtles Guaranteed

Welcome aboard Hawaii Nautical, you're invited to observe, learn, and experience Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles firsthand! Guests will learn about the life cycle, behaviors, and...

2 to 3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,097)
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$84.15
Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

Join one of Oahu’s most popular ocean adventures and experience why over 300,000 guests have fallen in love with this unforgettable dolphin encounter. Cruise along...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (1,613)
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$183
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki

Turn back time as we explore WWII history at Pearl Harbor and relive the infamous Sunday morning of December 7, 1941. Enjoy a half-day tour...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (5,685)
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$55
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki

Experience Hanauma Bay the easiest way with Waikiki’s most reliable Hanauma Bay shuttle. Our early 5:40 AM pickup gets you in at opening—avoiding crowds and...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (1,134)
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$55.99
Waikiki 2 Hour Sunset Sailing Catamaran Swim and Sail Adventure

There’s no better place to take a dip than the crystal-clear waters of Waikiki—and no better way to experience a Hawaiian sunset than from the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (587)
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$56
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