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

Hawaii, USA
Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki

Our surf lessons in Waikiki offer a one-on-one experience between the student or group and a dedicated instructor, making them unique. This approach ensures that...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (208)
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$85
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
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Likely to Sell Out

Set out from Kailua-Kona for a half-day snorkeling activity to Kealakekua Bay/Captain Cook, one of the top snorkeling destinations on the Big Island. Look for...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (160)
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$80
Kauai Cessna Private Air Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy this amazing landscape without the crowd, a perfect private tour for two.  Soar over Kauai's breathtaking mountains and waterfalls and discover a new side...

1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 5 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (119)
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$189
5 Hour Molokini Snorkel & Turtle Tour in Maui

Maui Snorkel Charters has been perfecting the Maui Snorkeling experience since 2010. If there is any question you'd like to ask, don't hesitate to call...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (207)
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$173.01
Hawaiian Rainforest Banana Cultivation Experience

Travelers will experience our collection of over 100 apple banana trees. This activity will give travelers an opportunity to not only see our collection, but...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$95
Maui: Coast of Ka'anapali Beach Sunset Dinner Sail
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Likely to Sell Out

Embark on an unforgettable two-hour Sunset Sail, promising a serene and memorable experience. Relax as our crew sets sail for two hours of smooth and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (214)
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$168.16
Arrival Transfer: Kona International Airport (KOA) to Hotels - Big Island

This local operator offers great airport shuttle service from Kona International Airport, with their professional drivers and new model vehicles. Pre-booked reservations help them ensure...

20 to 40 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
20 to 40 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
20 to 40 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (36)
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$15
Maui: Wailele Luau with Fire and Knife Performance and Dinner
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Likely to Sell Out

Maui’s Most Extreme Troupe of Fire-Knife Dancers! Staged outdoors amidst a scenic oceanfront setting alongside Kaanapali Beach, this intriguing luau performance and dinner show is...

3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
4.4 (230)
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$218.75
2 Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise from Oahu
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Likely to Sell Out

Guaranteed whale sighting or enjoy a complimentary rebooking within 5 days of your original tour! Enjoy unique underwater views from our underwater viewing room so...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (180)
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$40
Rainforest River Kayak Self-Guided Kayak Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

This is the Best Kayaking Experience on Oahu. This self-guided* Oahu kayak tour takes you up a calm river into the secluded Kahana valley then...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.0 (3)
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$82
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure

For snorkelers, we will be floating on the surface as a group on our custom built board with spotlights pointing down on these creatures swimming...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (224)
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$227.20
Mauna Kea 3hr Two Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure

Set out from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana, a 41-ft luxury powerboat built for comfort, speed, and adventure along the Big Island’s beautiful Kohala Coast. This...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$134.10
Big Island Scenic Tour: Volcano Hilo Town Waterfall Beach & Lunch
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Likely to Sell Out

Explore the captivating beauty of the Big Island on this immersive day tour that dives into its natural wonders and rich culture. Guided by locals...

7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (102)
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$199
Rappel Maui Waterfalls and Rainforest Cliffs

Imagine rappelling down waterfalls in a private rainforest valley on the famed Road to Hana. What's rappelling? It's a popular adventure/gravity sport that includes a...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (468)
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$240.84
Private Surf Lesson at Waikiki Beach
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Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy a personal, one on one, surfing experience at world famous Waikiki Beach. All skill levels are welcome and recommended for children. Learn to surf...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (108)
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$179
Kona 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...

1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
4.6 (34)
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$120
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