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

Hawaii, USA
Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town

All Skill Levels: Beginners Welcome! Ages 3 & UP I want it ALL!  Who doesn’t?  Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard and get your Snorkel On!...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$179
Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, Waterfalls

Afraid of missing out on the real Oahu? Don’t waste any time in Waikiki. Escape the tourist trap, ditch the crowds, and hop in with...

8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$175
South Maui Discover Scuba Dive

This excursion is designed for people who have never tried diving to get a feel for it. It consists of an in depth theory lesson, the...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$185
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Oahu

You can visit the Big Islands most active volcano, Kilauea during this tour. You can spend your day with highlights of the famous Kona Coffee...

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
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$589.99
Kona Tradewind Catamaran Day Sail

Experience the beauty of the Kona Coast from a new perspective aboard the Spirit of Aloha sailing catamaran. Feel the trade winds fill the sails...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$80.10
Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling & Turtles

See the secrets of Oahu through the eyes of a local guide! Born and raised on the island, Shane provides a personalized experience in a...

8 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$160
Board from Waikiki Beach for Friday Night Fireworks Sail on Hāwea

See the Waikiki Fireworks from the Water! Witness the sky light up with the mahina (Hawaiian for “moon”) and enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$71.96
Snorkel Sail Adventure off Ka'anapali Beach in Maui
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While snorkeling along West Maui’s coastline, experience warm waters abundant with sea life. You will see a variety of tropical fish, and if you’re lucky,...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$193.17
Small group Turtle Snorkel (20 people max): Sightings Guaranteed
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We limit our brand new 49-person boat to only 20 people to give you the attention you deserve in the water and for your comfort...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$85
3 Hour Big Island Dolphin Watch Boat Tour, Snorkeling & BBQ Lunch

1. Check-in at Honokohau Harbor – 30 min prior to departure - Arrival at the Honokohau Harbor, Slip A17 - The friendly staff welcomes guests...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$150
Private Group Surf Lesson
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Enjoy surfing with your friends or family in a safe environment. Designed for groups of 3 or more people. No experience necessary!...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$95
Full-Circle "Reverse" - Luxury Road to Hana Tour from South Maui

#1 We go ALL THE WAY AROUND THE MOUNTAIN so you don't see the same thing twice! #2 We do it in REVERSE, the way...

8 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$349.99
Maui Surf Instruction 101 at Kalama Beach in Kihei

What a perfect introduction to surfing! And there's no better place for surfing lessons Maui style! Surfing is a great sport, getting you actively involved...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$108.03
Best Of Pearl Harbor: The Complete Experience Tour

Calling all WWII history fans! Pearl Harbor Tours’ most comprehensive day tour of the Park allows you to experience and explore! It’s almost like turning...

10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (47)
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$207
Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Center from Maui

Join us on an unforgettable day at three of Oahu’s most popular attractions: Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center. We begin at historic...

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
9 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
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$479.99
Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Center from Kona

Join us on an unforgettable day at three of Oahu’s most popular attractions: Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center. We begin at historic...

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
9 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
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$479.99
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