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

Hawaii, USA
Maui: 5-hour Snorkel w/ BBQ Lunch & Open Bar from Kaanapali

5-hour, two-spot snorkel is unlike any other on Ka'anapali Beach as it's aboard Ka'anapali's newest luxury custom built catamarans and includes breakfast, lunch, dessert and...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$203.16
Oahu Hidden Waterfall Hike: A Tropical Paradise Adventure

Discover a hidden waterfall hike on this privately owned slice of paradise. Join us on this mild to moderate guided waterfall hiking tour with less...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$92.31
Private Surf Lesson

Get the most out of your surf session with a true one on one learning experience. No experience necessary!...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$225
Huakai Iki - Little Hiking Adventure

The Little Hiking Adventure takes place on thousands of acres of private conservation land 7-miles above the North Shore town of Haleʻiwa.  Guests will enjoy...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$110.67
Oahu Beach Picnic: Private, Luxury Experience
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Your host will serve and guide you through your luxurious picnic experience and enhance your time by offering personalized recommendations and tips about the local...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (28)
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$125
Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Olowalu)

Join us for a guided Clear kayak and snorkel experience! Viewing Maui’s marine life and reefs through a Clear kayak is an unforgettable experience. Yes,...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$130
Polynesian Canoe Day Sail

Kamoauli is a locally owned, all-wood, double-hulled, traditional Polynesian canoe (wa’a kaulua) offering a one-of-a-kind native Hawaiian cultural and educational experience. Come sail along the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$200
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience From the Big Island

Here is your chance to visit Kilauea volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the famous Kona...

8 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (28)
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$139
Half-Day Hiking Tour to Diamond Head and Makapuu Lighthouse

Experience two of Oahu’s most iconic hikes with Kaimana Tours. This self-guided adventure combines the Diamond Head Crater and Makapu‘u Point Trail, with round-trip shuttle...

6 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$70.99
The Best 11 am 1.5 Hour Whale Watching Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Most customers enjoy the hydrophone we put into the water to hear the whales sing the most. We answer any whale questions and will be...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (27)
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$97.30
Big Island: Marine Wildlife Excursion

Whale season is never over for Captain Zodiac. Join us for a unique experience of a lifetime where we venture into the unknown! Enjoy a...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$153.49
Surf Lessons on the North Shore Great for Families and all Ages

Oahu has many amazing spots to learn how to surf. The world-famous North Shore is probably one of the best spots in Hawaii to learn...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (27)
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$100
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure

As a Native Hawaiian from Hawaiʻi Island, these aren’t just tour stops — they’re part of my home. From walking the grounds of Kīlauea to...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$139.79
Nature Hike to Waterfall

Want a tour with lots to see but no crowds? This is your tour. We have a maximum of 10 people so you get a...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$99
Paragon Lahaina Sunset Sail
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Likely to Sell Out

Join us aboard our flagship sailing catamaran, Paragon, for an unforgettable Maui sunset sail from Lahaina Harbor. Enjoy the afternoon hours at sea in the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$102
Akialoa Mā’alaea Sunset Sail
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Likely to Sell Out

Witness the stunning sunsets of Maui from the comfort of a luxury sailing catamaran. The Akialoa Sunset Sail offers a two-hour journey through the picturesque...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$108.11
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