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

Hawaii, USA
Honey Bee Adventure at the Maui Honey Bee Sanctuary

Did you know that honeybees are responsible for pollinating 2/3 of the food we eat? At our Honeybee Adventure, you will learn about the honeybees...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (15)
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$79
Waikiki Snorkeling Adventure

When you choose our popular Oahu snorkel cruise, you’ll be able to swim within safe viewing distance of regularly frequenting fishes and the occasional green...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.2 (69)
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$89
Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise with Shuttle Option

We start off the weekend in style as you sail to Diamond Head and enjoy a stunning panorama view of Hawaii’s South Shore Coastline and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.3 (72)
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$65
Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and Jazz

Start this Honolulu sunset cruise with a “champagne toast” (non-alcoholic), before casting off to ply the waters of Oahu’s southern coast. Throughout the cruise you’ll...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (190)
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$236
Maui Mid Day Magic Whale Watch

Guaranteed whale sightings! Our boat is newly remodeled for passenger comfort. This boat is a photographers dream, and boasts 360-degree views with plenty of elbow...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (46)
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$79.99
Waikiki Sunset Cruise from Oahu

Experience a Hawaiian sunset sail aboard our 55-foot double-decker catamaran. With spacious decks and a submerged glass-bottom viewing room, you’ll have an ideal vantage point...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (71)
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$45
Akaka Falls Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery

Experience the lush beauty of Big Island’s Hamakua Coast on our tour to ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full...

7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (36)
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$187.50
Luau Kaula in Ko Olina, Oahu

Kaula is a story-based luau, put on by Hawaiian Council to tell authentic Hawaiian stories. With a focus on fun and entertainment, you're part of...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (162)
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$124.61
Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!)
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**Weight Requirements 40lbs-260lbs PLEASE NOTE: Adult=Ages 12 and over 70-260lbs Youth=Ages 12 and under 70-260lbs Child=Ages 12 and under 40-69lbs (rides tandem with a certified...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,104)
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$246
Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure
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Our most popular tour!  Watch a legendary Kona sunset from our spacious 50’ catamaran as you sail the Kona coast, followed by the adventure of...

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (855)
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$154.51
Official Diamond Head Self-Guided Narrated Hiking Tour

Admission to Diamond Head State Monument is not included. Reservations Required. Step into history and experience Diamond Head at your own pace. This self-guided narrated...

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
3.0 (187)
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$8.99
Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall
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This Kailani Tours experience is unique for its diverse blend of Hawai'i’s natural beauty, local flavors, and rich cultural history. Guests enjoy exclusive perks like...

11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,059)
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$299
Private Luxury Tour of Kauai: South & West Shores

See the Best of Kauai's south and west shores on this private tour! You'll have the flexibility to customize your itinerary with the help of...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (19)
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$298.86
3 Zipline Adventure and 3.5 hour Afternoon Snorkel Cruise

Combine adrenaline and relaxation on this full-day Oʻahu adventure featuring a 3-zipline experience at Coral Crater Adventure Park and a 3.5-hour snorkeling cruise from Ko...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (16)
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$273.99
Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight
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Likely to Sell Out

Why has Wings Over Kauai remained one of the most popular tours on Cool Hawaii for the past 10 years? Amazing beauty combined with gentle...

1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 5 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,310)
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$159
Lei Greeting Private Transfer Arrival Honolulu Airport to Waikiki

Your Hawaiian adventure begins the moment you land—complete with a lei greeting! Don’t wait, reserve your ride today! Ditch the long taxi lines and crowded...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.6 (125)
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$35
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