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

Hawaii, USA
Private USS Arizona and USS Missouri Pearl Harbor Tour

We are committed to providing the best possible service to our customers by offering only personalized experiences to small groups. During this tour you will...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (101)
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$225
Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats

For those of you who want it all, the Full Island VIP Adventure Tour is for you! Volcano, valleys, waterfalls and coastline! It’s all of our...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (90)
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$671.48
Private Surfing Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

What sets my surfing lessons apart is There are no other participants—just you and your instructor, allowing for a customized experience that focuses on your...

2 hours
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2 hours
5.0 (88)
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$165
Moana’s Waikīkī Whale Watching Exploration
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Likely to Sell Out

Cruise the Waikiki coast in the comfort of the Moana catamaran, at 55 feet long and 30 feet wide our large base makes this one...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (47)
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$154.99
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson in Lahaina

Our surf lessons are a full 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to learn, laugh, and ride with confidence. The lowest student-to-instructor ratio on...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (87)
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$205
Waves Hawaii Surf School in Kihei Maui

Family Fun for all ages, even Baby just choose option according to their age. Surf with our world famous surf instructors! We are Kihei &...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (120)
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$103.12
Board from Waikiki Beach for Aloha Hour Sail on Hāwea Catamaran

Step aboard Hawea, our hand-built 50′ catamaran, for a 90-minute afternoon sail that blends the laid-back spirit of Waikiki with the festive energy of happy...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (163)
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$55.35
Full-Day Circle Island Guided Tour of Oahu
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Experience the best of the island in a full-day tour with us. This tour is perfect for first-timers visiting the island as it allows you...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
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$199
Oahu's Ultimate Grand Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling and More

The "Most" Comprehensive Island Tour... Period! Top Sites: Byodo In Temple / Dole Plantation / North Shore Mac Nut Farm / China Man's Hat /...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (121)
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$94
Whale Watching Tour - Big Island, Hawaii

It is finally that time of year where the beautiful humpback whales make their return to the Hawaiian islands after migrating from Alaska! Step aboard...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (181)
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$99
Best Waikiki Whale Watching in Honolulu: Whales Guaranteed

Guaranteed whale sightings* Spacious and modern Trimaran with unobstructed open air views as well as ample seating and shade on board. Knowledgeable staff with plenty...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (242)
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$79
Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch
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Received the Honolulu 2025 Best Tour Agency Award. We have received the 2023 & 2024 Cool Hawaii Travelers Choice Award as "Best of The Best"...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (44)
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$164
All-Inclusive 5.5 hr La Perouse Bay & Molokini Sea Cave Boat Tour

We are the only company that goes to the Kanaio Coast and have been taking travelers there since 1985. We know all the secret places....

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (117)
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$248.50
Premium group surf lessons- Kona’s Best Surf Lessons
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Look no further than Kona Mike's! With 20 years of experience teaching surfing in this stunning location, we specialize in providing an unforgettable surf experience...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (45)
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$169
Departure Transfer: Airport Shuttle Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal

This local operator offers great airport shuttle service to Honolulu International Airport, with their professional drivers and new model vehicles. Pre-booked reservations help them ensure...

20 to 40 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
20 to 40 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
20 to 40 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (576)
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$17.50
Morning Whale Watch: Lahaina Harbor
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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
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