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

Hawaii, USA
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
4.9 (74)
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$119

1-Hour Diamond Head Sail from Waikiki Beach on Ke Kai Catamaran

Join us for a 1-hour fun-filled sail departing directly off of Waikiki Beach! Enjoy a breezy midday diamond head sail with complimentary drinks on YELLOW...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (70)
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$52.70

Dolphin Watching & Turtle Snorkeling

In the clear waters of West Oahu, enjoy dolphin watching and snorkeling experience and get to see the wildlife and tropical island fishes. You might...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (70)
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$166.49

Private Haleakala Summit & Stroll from Kahului
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Personalized tours ensure a relaxed and easeful day. Let us handle the logistics, you enjoy the ride. Our private setting supports an intimate experience and...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$359

UFO Tour on the Big Island of Hawaii
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Hawaii is a well-known hotspot for UFO activity, making it the perfect place to explore the unseen world of the night sky. Join Galactic Ambassador...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (69)
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$125

Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise with Snack & Trolley Transportation
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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
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$100

Private and Personalized Scuba Diving Adventures for All Experience Levels

Enjoy a Scuba and Snorkel Instructor, Rescue Diver, and Wildlife Biologist all in one as your private ocean adventure guide! Experience Maui’s most abundant reefs...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$250

West Maui: Regenerative Mango and Tropical Fruit Tour

Our farm is truly unique in that it does not use any chemical fertilizers or pesticides. We are one of the only places in Hawaii...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (66)
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$85

Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

Never ever paddleboarded before? This is for you! This is our Beginner Class. This is a private activity so just you, your Private Group and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$159

Kayak Whale Watch & Turtle Town Snorkel - Free Photos Included

This is an intimate, owner-operated expedition led by a guide with over 10+ years of experience on Maui waters. Unlike the large harbor boats with...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (66)
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$150

North Shore Surfing Lessons Oahu Hawaii

Epic Surfing Experience on Oahu's North Shore, Haleiwa, Hawaii Join us for an unforgettable surfing adventure on Oahu's legendary North Shore! At DFC Surf Academy,...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (66)
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$105

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
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$45

Skip the Crowds: Secret Oahu Half Circle Tour with a Local

This Half Circle Island Tour is a flexible, go-at-your-own-pace adventure that takes you to some of Oahu’s most iconic landmarks and scenic lookouts. Experience the...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$187.43

Two Tank Morning Reef Dive and Snorkel

Join us and our expert local guides for an unforgettable Hawaii ocean experience. The calm, clear waters of Kona are perfect for incredible wildlife encounters....

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$195

Big Island Snorkel Cruise from Waikoloa

Discover the best snorkeling off the Kohala Coast on this 3 hour Big Island snorkel cruise. Aboard a comfortable catamaran, admire Hawaii's postcard-worthy beaches, mountains...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$185

Ultimate Circle Island Explorer From Kona Or Kohala Resorts

Ultimate Circle Island Explorer The most complete island tour! The best way to see as much of the Big Island’s unique locations in one day....

12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$209

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