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

Hawaii, USA
Private Pearl Harbor and Scenic Oahu Tour

Experience a full-day private tour of O‘ahu that blends history and natural beauty. Begin with a visit to Pearl Harbor, including the visitor center, documentary...

7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$225
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
Complete Pearl Harbor Experience Tour Departing Kauai

Experience the profound history of Pearl Harbor. They'll see the USS Arizona Memorial, which honors those who lost their lives during the attack on December...

9 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (31)
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$499.99
Pearl Harbor & Mini Circle Island Departing from Maui

Combine the top destinations and attractions on Oahu into one fun-filled day of sightseeing, history; ever-changing landscapes and the very best that Oahu has to...

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
9 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
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$459.99
Pearl Harbor + Dole Plantation + Polynesian Center from Waikiki

Join us on an unforgettable day at three of Oahu’s most popular attractions: Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center. We begin at historic...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (40)
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$205.99
Pearl Harbor & Mini Circle Island Departing Big Island

Combine the top destinations and attractions on Oahu into one fun-filled day of sightseeing, history; ever-changing landscapes and the very best that Oahu has to...

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
9 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
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$459.99
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this excursion, you’ll visit the town...

12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hours • Free Cancellation
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$139
Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

Every winter, thousands of humpback whales return to Hawaii's warm waters - and there's no better way to see them than from the deck of...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (58)
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$109
Ultimate Na Pali Coast Zodiac Boat Snorkeling and Sea Cave Tour

Unique and personal zodiac snorkeling adventure on Kauai’s stunning NaPali Coast. Guided snorkeling, coastline and sea cave touring (when conditions are right) with spectacular views,...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (95)
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$257.28
Arizona Memorial Pearl Harbor and Honolulu City Tour from Maui

Take this tour to visit the USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center at Pearl Harbor. After you spent a morning at Pearl Harbor, we will...

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (38)
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$399.99
Complete Pearl Harbor Experience from Waikiki Area Hotels

This tour begins when we pick you up at your hotel or cruise ship departure point. While traveling to Pearl Harbor our expert guides will...

9 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (42)
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$174.99
Kaimana Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Adventure

Join us for a beautiful ocean tour traveling the Kona coastline to Kealakekua Bay where you will experience a world-renowned reef snorkeling site. This area...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$160
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
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
Private and Personalized Scuba Diving Adventures for All Experience Levels

Enjoy a Scuba and Snorkel Instructor, Rescue Diver, and Wildlife Biologist all in one as your private ocean adventure guide! Experience Maui’s most abundant reefs...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (67)
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$250
Waikiki Sunset Cruise Catamaran Boat Tour on Oahu

Our tour offers a plethora of beautiful views such as Waikiki bay itself, Diamond head crater (Lē‘ahi), crystal blue waters, a gorgeous sunset, and from...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (18)
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$70
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