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

Hawaii, USA
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure
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Likely to Sell Out

Rainbow Kayak Tours has been providing guided tours of the Wailua River for 20 years. Our experienced guides are well versed in the flora and...

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (829)
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$164.87
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
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Likely to Sell Out

End your day in paradise with a sunset sail along the beautiful Kona Coast aboard the Spirit of Aloha. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (315)
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$98.10
Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.
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Likely to Sell Out

We have the only private launch area on Anahulu River in Haleiwa with a gently sloping ramp into the calm river, the easiest and safest...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (229)
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$39.99
3-Hour Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure

Welcome aboard! Join in for a memorable trip to Hawaii’s mesmerizing waters full of many different prized fish you can catch. A friendly crew is...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (330)
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$86.91
Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes...

10 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (412)
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$202.76
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed
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Likely to Sell Out

Book our Turtle Canyon snorkel tour and experience one of Waikiki’s most popular turtle snorkeling destinations! Depart conveniently by the Hilton Lagoon right in Waikiki,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,304)
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$79
Waikiki: Small Group Turtle Canyon Snorkel Boat Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Join a small group Waikiki snorkel tour with a guarantee: if you don’t see turtles, book again for free. With only 6 passengers on our...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (476)
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$85
Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

Visit Maui’s famous snorkeling and diving destinations Molokini Crater and Turtle Town (or Coral Gardens) on a snorkeling catamaran! Molokini is an extinct volcanic cone...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (2,281)
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$159.95
Salute to Pearl Harbor Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Stand at ground zero of the infamous attack and gaze up at a sky once filled with enemy planes. This is the place where history...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (8,963)
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$59
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 (1,342)
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$225
Oahu Shark Dive on the North Shore
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Likely to Sell Out

Book the Oahu Shark Dive for a thrilling shark encounter off the North Shore. You’ll travel by boat from Haleiwa Harbor, then view sharks from...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (3,045)
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$99.48
Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona
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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
Koloa Zipline in Kauai
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Likely to Sell Out

Get ready for Kauaʻi's longest zipline adventure. Our Unique harness gives you a front-row seat to the breathtaking landscapes of historic Old Kōloa, with panoramic...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (7,556)
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$169.63
Oahu: North Shore Shark Cage Diving
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Likely to Sell Out

Discover the open-ocean world of sharks on this unforgettable Oahu shark cage diving tour. More than just an adventure, this educational experience gives you a...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,442)
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$100
Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy a day brimming with scenic beauty, legends and history of the Garden Island. Journey down the meandering, tranquil Wailua River on an open air...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (564)
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$278.54
Oahu North Shore Fun: Waimea Waterfall & Turtle Snorkeling
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Likely to Sell Out

Experience Oʻahu’s famous North Shore with stops at Waimea Valley, Haleiwa Town, and legendary surf beaches like Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. Enjoy more time...

9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,996)
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$150.78
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