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

Hawaii, USA
Kevo's Beach Bus Paddleboard Snorkel Adventure North Shore Oahu

We're the tour for those who don't like tours If you're fun, active, and don't want to be in a bus all day, join one...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (432)
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$149
The Best 7 am 1.5 Hour Whale Watching Tour
Likely to Sell Out
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
4.9 (42)
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$97.30
The Best 4 hour inclusive Kanaio Sea Caves and La Perouse Snorkel
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Likely to Sell Out

We are the only company on Maui that has been going to the Kanaio Coast since 1985 and only we know all the secret places....

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (57)
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$169.60
Surfing Lesson Open Group

Experience the thrill of catching a wave on Oahu’s North Shore, known worldwide as a surfing mecca. Head to Haleiwa and learn the basics from...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (105)
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$199.90
Small group Turtle Snorkel (20 people max): Sightings Guaranteed
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Likely to Sell Out

We limit our brand new 49-person boat to only 20 people to give you the attention you deserve in the water and for your comfort...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (49)
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$85
Private Group Surf Lesson
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Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy surfing with your friends or family in a safe environment. Designed for groups of 3 or more people. No experience necessary!...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (48)
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$95
Dolphin Watch Cruise with Waterslide & Snorkeling on Oahu

Our double-decker boat, Poseidon, offers multiple viewing angles for spotting dolphins during your Oahu dolphin watching cruise! Once we reach the snorkeling location, enjoy our...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (159)
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$179
Road To Hana Black Sand Beach Waterfalls & Turtles Tour

This tour consists of a series of well packed beautiful events, all combined to give you the most fulfilling adventure experience that fills your Soul!...

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
6 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.4 (550)
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$179
Complete Island 60-Minute Helicopter Tour

Fly over the stunning sights of East and West Maui. This exciting flight takes you to the North East rim of the Haleakala dormant volcano...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (191)
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$513.33
Kauai: Deluxe Na Pali Sunset Snorkel Cruise aboard Lucky Lady

During our Summer months, join us on a Sunset Tour to the spectacular Na Pali coast aboard our Catamaran, Lucky Lady which features a swim...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (339)
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$233.74
Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee

WANT TO SEE HAWAIIAN SEA TURTLES! Cruise ship-friendly tour is approx 5 hr long. This is truly a wonderful experience showing all the highlights in...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (413)
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$149
Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive at the "World Famous Captain Cook Monument"...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (476)
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$178.72
West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch

Discover the beauty of West O‘ahu’s coastline on a 3-hour sailing adventure from Wai‘anae Small Boat Harbor. Cruise along the scenic coast as our crew...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (317)
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$125.96
Kona Shore Excursion: Dolphins & Captain Cook Reef Snorkel
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Likely to Sell Out

Snorkel at a colorful protected reef known as Kealakekua Bay located next to Captain Cook's monument. A truly historical sight! Encounter wild dolphins, sea caves,...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (71)
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$149
Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

Experience the lush beauty of Manoa Valley on this guided waterfall hike through Oahu's rainforest. Featured in films like Jurassic Park and Lost, the trail...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (195)
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$119
Small Group Snorkeling Expedition South Kona

See parts of the Island most residents of Hawaii never see! Explore further down the pristine South Kona Coast than any other snorkeling tour company...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (231)
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$200.27
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