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

Hawaii, USA
Mauna Kea Signature Coastline Cruise Day & Sunset Options
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Unwind in true island style on our Mauna Kea Coastline Cruise, departing from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana — a 41-foot luxury powerboat designed for comfort...

90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (8)
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$89.10
Epoxy Resin Ocean Clock Workshop in Maui

Craft a unique ocean-inspired clock in a creative workshop designed for all skill levels. This 1.5-hour class guides you through the process of mixing epoxy...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$148.50
Oahu: Grand Tour Around Island with Snorkeling

Come join on a circle island adventure led by some of Hawaii’s most knowledgeable local guides and experience breathtaking lookouts to capture mind-blowing shots that...

8 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (10,869)
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$89.38
Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu

Avoid crowds on our quiet, fast, 32 foot, Coast Guard inspected vessel. We only allow 16 guests on the boat, and every seat has a...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (822)
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$193.88
Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay

Since 1971, we've taken pride in offering a top-tier snorkeling experience backed by decades of expertise and a highly trained, lifeguard-certified crew. When you join...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,019)
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$193.75
Late Night Manta Snorkel
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Watch the beautiful lights of Kona from our spacious 50’ catamaran, followed by the adventure of a lifetime - snorkeling with the majestic manta rays...

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (214)
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$124.95
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
Oahu: Germaine's Luau

Come visit us at Germaine's Luau, where you will experience a traditional Hawaiian Luau on our beachfront property on the shores of West Oahu, capturing...

3 hours 15 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 15 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 15 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.4 (767)
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$128
Kauai Napali Coast Boat Tour and Snorkeling
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We have been operating our tours for over 39 years. We custom built our vessels to provide you with the ideal touring vessel for our...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (223)
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$215
Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona
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Experience an unforgettable sunset manta ray snorkel tour, consistently ranked among the top lifetime adventures in Hawaiʻi. We specialize in small-group tours, limiting each experience...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (239)
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$109.03
Four Winds Maui Afternoon Snorkel Tour to Coral Gardens

Our afternoon Maui snorkel tour on the Four Winds goes to Coral Gardens (or Molokini Crater; location is weather dependent). This tour is a lighter...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (32)
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$143.14
From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Whale Watch Tour Aboard the Malolo

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

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.2 (68)
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$49.95
Unlimited Guided Snorkeling Tour for Beginners Plus

Prefer not to feel like cattle? Gabriel’s Ohana is a small family owned and operated company. We provide a quality of customer service unmatched. Our...

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (41)
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$85.25
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island

This all-encompassing tour lead by a guide whose knowledge and love of the island will leave you wishing you had time for more!  It’s a...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (531)
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$149.74
Maui: Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka'anapali Beach

The BEST possible way to experience the majestic Pacific Humpback Whales up close and personal. The waters off shore of Ka'anapali Maui are host to...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (844)
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$103.47
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (2,880)
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$169
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