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

Hawaii, USA
Kauai: Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner and Show

Welcoming guests to Kauai since 2007, Luau Kalamaku is Hawaii's only luau show performed “in-the-round,” offering optimal views of the stage. Witness the unearthing of...

4 to 6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.4 (1,673)
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$186.52

Oahu: Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites and Ranch Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Take a movie tour at Kualoa Ranch to see where scenes from 'Jurassic Park,' 'Pearl Harbor,' 'Magnum P.I.,' 'Lost' and many other shows were filmed....

1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
4.7 (1,653)
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$62.77

Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

You'll be captivated by exotic dances from across Polynesia including the spectacular Samoan Fire-knife dance. Your evening begins with a gorgeous sunset from our beachfront...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,649)
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$218

Maui Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea

Enjoy this 2-hour guided adventure on a double-deck power catamaran to watch the whales in their natural habitat. Depending on the whales’ behavior during your whale...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,602)
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$49.95

Oahu Dolphin and Snorkel Tour with Waikiki Pickup & Lunch

Join one of Oahu’s most popular ocean adventures and experience why over 300,000 guests have fallen in love with this unforgettable dolphin encounter. Cruise along...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,599)
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$183

Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket

Join us for a “Hawaiian night” with an upscale all you can eat buffet and Luau-themed dinner in the heart of Waikiki. Sip your welcome...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,595)
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$101

Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri Battleship Tour from Waikiki

Prepare to be moved on this somber but inspiring tour of historic Pearl Harbor. With visits to both the USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,371)
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$157

Oahu: Ka Moana Lūʻau at Aloha Tower – Oceanfront Luau Show

Ka Moana Lūʻau – Oceanfront Hawaiian Luau in Honolulu Experience the spirit of Hawaiʻi at Ka Moana Lūʻau, a top-rated Honolulu luau set at historic...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.4 (1,312)
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$135.08

Maui: Te Au Moana Luau at The Wailea Beach Marriott Resort

Te Au Moana, translated as  the ocean tide, has always been a constant throughout Oceania, connecting our islands, peoples and generations. Our Polynesian ancestors traversed these oceans...

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,309)
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$225

Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Set sail on the west coast of Hawaii Island for a 3-hour cruise to Captain Cook’s Monument for dinner, as a local historian shares stories...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,296)
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$189.19

Waikiki: 2-Hour Whale Watching with Guaranteed Sightings on Oahu

Humpback whales visit Hawaii each year and give birth in our warm tropical waters, it's a once in a lifetime experience that you will never...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,265)
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$53.31

Oahu: Atlantis Submarine Adventure in Waikiki

Explore Waikiki’s marine mysteries while diving more than 100 feet underwater in an air-conditioned, eco-friendly, battery-powered submarine! A special added bonus of this tour experience...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,239)
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$167.81

Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

Ensure a manta ray sighting on this 2.5-hour night tour. Head out in Kona, one of the best places in the world to see mantas, to...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,226)
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$80

Maui Luau: Gilligans' Island Luau in Kihei
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Gilligans' Island Luau is an intimate luau experience and is the only luau in Kihei on Maui. Our luau is less than one quarter the...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (1,222)
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$166.49

Honolulu: Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

As the sun sets over the Pacific, enjoy a luxurious Honolulu dinner cruise along the scenic coastline near Diamond Head. Indulge in a gourmet steak...

2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.4 (1,189)
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$193

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki

Experience Hanauma Bay the easiest way with Waikiki’s most reliable Hanauma Bay shuttle. Our early 5:40 AM pickup gets you in at opening—avoiding crowds and...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (1,106)
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$55.99

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