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

Hawaii, USA
Surf with ALOHA SURF SCHOOL

Come join our elite team of surfers as we teach you the ancient sport of he'e nalu or surfing. Hawaiian's introduced the world to surfing!...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
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$120

North Shore Tour Guide Shoreline Fishing

Enjoy a two-hour tour on Waialua’s shoreline and show off your best techniques and tactics for catching fish. We provide fishing poles, tackle, bait and...

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
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$120

Big Island Surf Lesson from Hilo

Eastside of the Big Island Hawaii Surf lessons. We will provide lesson to your group, adult private, children private, or family package. Surf lessons require...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.0 (13)
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$120

Koko Head Crater Hike and Halona Beach Cove Relaxation

Challenge yourselves with a rewarding hike up Koko Head Crater Trail, where stunning panoramic views of East Oahu await. After your hike, unwind at the...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$120

Kauai's Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel (NO BOAT): North Anini
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Our Guided Shore Snorkeling Tour at Anini Beach offers a unique, intimate experience that sets it apart. Starting directly from the shore, it eliminates the...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (32)
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$122.27

Afternoon Adventure Snorkel from Ka'anapali

Exclusive small-group snorkeling tour to Maui's best west-side locations. Fun, fast, and free from the crowds. Every guest gets a personalized experience and a shaded...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (79)
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$122.68

Battleships of World War II Departing from Waikiki Area

Join us on a powerful historic journey starting with the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 that catapulted the U.S. into World...

7 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (10)
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$122.99

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 (640)
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$123

Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson
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This will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. All ages and body types welcome. We guarantee you will surf or you...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (303)
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$123

Princeville - Snorkeling Shore Excursion

Once you have your snorkeling Sea Scooter you will soon be snorkeling like a pro. Prepare to snorkel next to a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle,...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (46)
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$123

Water Bike Tour in South Maui

This is the newest attraction tour in Maui, Hawaii. Our water bikes are rare around the world and we are the only water bike tours...

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (398)
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$124

Sunset Cruise along Waikiki Coastline

Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard our intimate sunset cruise, where the Hawaiian sky transforms into a stunning canvas of gold, pink, and violet hues....

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$124

Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

With the world-renowned and historic destination of Kealakekua Bay just minutes from our point of departure, the Captain Cook Exclusive is a personal, exciting, and...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (395)
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$124.87

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 (212)
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$124.95

Kona’s Best Manta Ray Night Snorkel Small Group Experience

We carry a maximum of 12 passengers so we can offer a more intimate manta ray snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona....

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (378)
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$125

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island
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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel with Giant Oceanic Manta Rays in their natural habitat on the Big Island! Enjoy the breathtaking Big Island sunset as...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (431)
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$125

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