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

Hawaii, USA
Volcanoes, Gods, and Kings: Kīlauea & Portraits

Experience Hawaiʻi through volcanoes, legends, & living culture on a sunrise adventure at Kīlauea. Meet your guide & journey across a landscape shaped by lava...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$149
Waikiki New Years Eve Boat Cruise with E Sea Diver

Ring in the New Year aboard our exclusive New Year’s Eve Boat Cruise, offering breathtaking views, lively music, and a night to remember. From the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$149
Epoxy Resin Ocean Clock Workshop in Maui

Craft a unique ocean-inspired clock in a creative workshop designed for all skill levels. This 1.5-hour class guides you through the process of mixing epoxy...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$148.50
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch

Spend more time with the whales, on our 2 1/2 hour whale watch, aboard Maui's ONLY air conditioned, luxury power catamaran. We are a family...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$148
Waterfall, Rainforest, Chocolate Tour & Historical Sites

"VOTED BEST OF MAUI" Fun Easy Mini Waterfall hike, Chocolate Tour, Rainforest Adventure & Ancient Historical Sites at "The Legendary Kings Gardens Maui" * See...

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
4.7 (168)
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$147.99
Deluxe Whale Watching Sail on Maui
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

This special three-hour informative and fun whalewatch is led by a team of Pacific Whale Foundation’s certified Marine Naturalists and Marine Biologists, who explain and...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (60)
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$147.83
Whale Watch and Turtles Snorkel

Photograph your life-long memories from our spacious and stable yacht; with nearly 3000 square feet of deck space, guests are treated to our first-class service,...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (126)
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$147
Stand Up Paddle Nature and Turtle tour-Guaranteed to see turtles

Guided by a born and raised Hawaiian, this paddleboard tour takes you down a beautiful and quiet river where you are guaranteed to see turtles...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (57)
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$146.60
Clear Bottom Kayak - Guaranteed to see Turtles!

Guided by a local lifeguard certified instructor familiar with the Hawaiian waters, this kayak tour takes you out into the ocean to see the Hawaiian...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (69)
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$146.59
Best Of Oahu: Grand Circle Island Small Group Tour From Waikiki

Join Pearl Harbor Tours as we embark on an Unforgettable Oahu Circle Island tour adventure as we journey through Hawaii's wonders. Available 7 days a...

9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (39)
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$146
Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

From jagged green mountains to the sparkling ocean and pristine beaches, there are plenty of stunning sites on this full-day, all-inclusive circle island tour of...

10 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,158)
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$145.55
Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History

Step into the vibrant heart of Hawai‘i and experience a luau like no other—where culture, history, and celebration come alive under the island sky. Savor...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (3,588)
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$145.55
Hanalei Bay PM Kayak & Snorkel in Kauai
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Our Hawaiian family takes great pride in sharing Hanalei’s rich history and culture with you. Our ocean-river combo tour departs from our private dock in...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (101)
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$145.41
Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic: Expert-Guided

Outfitters Kauai delivers a more personal and enriching Wailua River experience. Paddle in comfort with premium tandem kayaks featuring high-back seats and foot-controlled rudders. Our...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (77)
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$145.23
Wailua River Kayak & Hike Adventure to Secret Falls

Skip the parking hassle and let us handle the logistics. Our guided Secret Falls kayak and hike adventure includes shuttle transportation from our check-in location...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (916)
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$145.03
Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Avoid the crowds of the other "cattle boats" in Kona, and enjoy a small-group manta ray snorkeling experience with a maximum of 12 passengers. This...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,134)
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$145
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