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

Hawaii, USA
Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

Hawaii’s most “in-depth” volcano experience is here! Join our National Park Certified Guides on a journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's new & dramatic landscape....

11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
11 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$308.90
Day Trip from Kona to Oahu: Pearl Harbor WWII Heroes Adventure
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Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Kona, Hawaii to Honolulu on Oahu for...

14 hoursFree Cancellation
14 hoursFree Cancellation
14 hours • Free Cancellation
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$654.46
Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary....

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$163.14
Po'ipu Surf Lesson

Feel the spirit of aloha as you learn to surf on the shores of Kaua‘i! Since 1990, this friendly, professional team of local watermen and...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$93.19
1.5-Hour Guided Marine Life Tour
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Join us aboard one of the fastest and smoothest rides on the North Shore for the Whale Watching and Marine Wildlife Tour. Our experienced crew...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$104.70
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
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

Take our one day tours from Oahu to the Big Island of Hawaii and experience the world’s most active volcano. Round trip Inter Island airfare...

12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (259)
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$589.99
Molokini Crater Snorkel, Sailing Adventure with Breakfast & Lunch

Sail Maui is proud to offer a destination snorkel sail to Molokini, one of Maui’s most incredible snorkeling destinations. The unique, crescent shaped crater is a natural marine preserve,...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$200
Private Surf Lessons in Honolulu
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We offer surf lessons for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Our surf instructors are passionate about surfing and are committed to providing the best...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (76)
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$199
Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling & 6-in-1 Adventure with Free Pickup

Experience a special turtle snorkeling adventure in Waikiki aboard a smooth and comfortable catamaran. This all-in-one 6-in-1 ocean tour includes snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP),...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$89
Deluxe Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri Battleship Tour
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This is one of our most popular Pearl Harbor tours. This tour takes you to Pearl Harbor, one of the main historical landmarks in Hawaii....

7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$139
Deluxe Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial, and Visitor Center Tour
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Tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial are included in this tour for you. This will provide you and your party a better, hassle free day...

4 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$65
Go Surf Hawai'i (Kona Coast)

Go Surf Hawai‘i ~ Personalized Surf Adventures in Kona Experience Kona’s waves like never before! At Go Surf Hawai‘i, we offer personalized lessons for all...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (105)
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$128
Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial Tour

For a limited time from December 2024 to January 2025 we are adding a complimentary Honolulu City Tour. This is an executive class Pearl Harbor...

4 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$45
Guided Kayak Tour to Kailua’s Twin Islands

Embark on an exhilarating guided kayak tour to the Mokulua Islands, led by our experienced guides! As we paddle towards Moku Nui, a designated bird...

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$219
The Best 2.5 Hour Molokini Snorkel Tour & Whale Watch
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You are able to Snorkel in better areas than the "big boats" Most customers love the hydrophone we stick in the water to listen to...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$169.59
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