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

Hawaii, USA
Hilo Big Island-Volcano Day tour & Hotel PU from Honolulu Oahu

Travelers staying in Oahu can visit and experience the incredibly wonderful Big Island on this one-day tour. This convenient and worry-free tour includes a round-trip...

12 to 13 hoursHotel pickup offered
12 to 13 hoursHotel pickup offered
12 to 13 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.8 (35)
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$585
Oahu Island Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

Ride along in our shuttle and discover some of the most beautiful places and major attractions on Oahu Island. You will explore the breathtaking nature...

7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (35)
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$145
Private 1-On-1 Surf Lesson

We're passionate about being the highlight of your vacation. We only offer private lessons, so you'll never surf with strangers. And we're the only surf...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (34)
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$195
4-Hour Light Tackle Bottom Fishing in Lahaina

We are a comfortable boat featuring a large shaded area, an onboard restroom, lots of space to move about the open decks and experienced captain...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (34)
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$427.86
Experience Hawaii Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach & Lunch
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

If your time is limited and you want to see the best of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, this tour is for you! Join us...

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (34)
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$185
Kauai's Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel (NO BOAT): North Anini

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 (33)
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$119.80
Private Tour of Maui, the Valley Isle

Experience the diversity Maui has to offer by customizing your own private tour of Maui, The Valley Isle, with preferred locations and flexibility along the way. Whether...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (33)
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$310
Waikiki: Golden Hour Sunset Cocktail Cruise

Cast off on a breathtaking 90-minute sunset cruise off the coast of Waikiki! Enjoy unparalleled comfort aboard our 50-foot double-decker boat, featuring a Titanic-style bow...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (32)
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$59
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
Lauhala Bracelet Craft Class on Maui

Our classes are fun and informal experiences intended to introduce the culturally curious to the history and arts of Hawaiʻi. Our instructors love talking story...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (31)
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$25
Waikiki Heritage and Diamond Head Wildlife Sail

Set sail along the iconic Waikiki coastline for a laid-back 1.5-hour afternoon on the water. This experience emphasizes relaxation, scenic views of Oʻahu’s south shore,...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (31)
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$101.15
City By The Sea - 20 Min Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On

Soar over the Honolulu skyline and Waikiki's white-sand beaches as you discover the seaside city of Oahu. Enjoy views of Diamond Head, Punchbowl Crater, and...

20 minutesFree Cancellation
20 minutesFree Cancellation
20 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (31)
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$405
Solo-Friendly, Small-Group Oahu Island Tour + Pali Wind Bath

We keep our groups small with no more than 14 guests so the experience feels relaxed, personal, and easy to join, especially for solo travelers....

9 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (30)
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$129
Pick and Taste Tropical Fruit
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Kauai's #1 fruit tasting tour. Pick and Taste the largest selection of exotic tropical fruits directly from the orchard trees on Kauai's largest and most...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (29)
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$119
Morning Whale Watch: Lahaina Harbor
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Maui is the place to see humpback whales. Each year these magnificent creatures migrate south from Alaska, and although you can see them throughout Hawaii,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (29)
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$100.22
Honolulu's Walking Food Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy culinary delights while we sample the best of Oahu's south shore lunch options. Join us and explore Diamond Head. Recognized by its iconic silhouette,...

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (29)
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$159
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