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

Hawaii, USA
Hanauma Bay Snorkel Lesson

Explore the stunning underwater paradise of Hanauma Bay Nature Reserve, where vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish await your discovery. This snorkeling adventure in Oahu's...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.5 (6)
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$99.95
Whale Watching from Ma'alaea Harbor

Experience Maui's top-rated whale watch with the experts departing from Ma'alaea Harbor. These informative and fun two-hour whale watches are led by a team of...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (573)
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$99.97
2 Hour Prime Time Maui Whale Watching

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
5.0 (129)
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$99.99
Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour

Choose from two exciting ways to experience Oahu's top attractions, scenic beauty, and local culture. Option 1: Dole Plantation & Haleiwa Town (6.5 Hours) Visit...

390 to 540 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
390 to 540 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
390 to 540 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (20,459)
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$100
Oahu: North Shore Shark Cage Diving
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Likely to Sell Out

Discover the open-ocean world of sharks on this unforgettable Oahu shark cage diving tour. More than just an adventure, this educational experience gives you a...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,444)
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$100
Shark Cage Diving On "The World Famous North Shore of Oahu", Hawaii
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Likely to Sell Out

Our company is uniquely owned by Native-Hawaiian watermen. As the only company of its kind on the island, we hope you'll support local. Our owners,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (295)
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$100
Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Adventure(8am)
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Likely to Sell Out

Discover an all-in-one Waikiki ocean adventure with our Turtle Snorkeling Tour. Cruise aboard our spacious and comfortable catamaran to Turtle Canyon, where you’ll have the...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (88)
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$100
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 (233)
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$100
Oahu: Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial Small Group Tour

- Start your unforgettable Pearl Harbor Tour with a warm welcome from our knowledgeable guides. - Enjoy a captivating pre-recorded lecture by a historian during...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (614)
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$100
Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation
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Likely to Sell Out

View wild humpback whales in their natural habitat on Oahu's stunning gold coast off of Waikiki. Our energetic crew will entertain you with hula and cultural chant...

2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (67)
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$100
Honolulu Sea-Cliff with Sunset Photo Adventure

Bring your phones and cameras for the best landscape photos and selfies ever!! We have created the best half-day sunset tour for those looking to...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (103)
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$100
Surf Lessons on the North Shore Great for Families and all Ages

Oahu has many amazing spots to learn how to surf. The world-famous North Shore is probably one of the best spots in Hawaii to learn...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (27)
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$100
1-Hour Private Massage at Kihei Day Spa

One hour long massage that reducing stress and increasing relaxation, reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension. , improving circulation, energy and alertness, lowering heart...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (16)
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$100
Surf Lessons get your Social Media video & photos you Surfing HI.

We expect you to be nervous, but our certified, experienced, likeable instructors, and easy teaching technique will make you feel comfortable rite away. Your provided...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$100
2-Hour Surf Lessons with a Pro

Our Instructors were born and raised on the Island and have been immersed in the ocean from a young age. We cater to all levels...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
3.7 (3)
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$100
Midday Whale Watch: Mā’alaea Harbor
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Likely to Sell Out

Maui is the place to see humpback whales. Each year these magnificent creatures migrate south from Alaska, and although you can see them throughout Hawaii,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (103)
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$100.22
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