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

Hawaii, USA
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
Waikiki Friday Fireworks Boat Cruise from Oahu

Experience the iconic Waikiki fireworks like never before on our sunset sail aboard a 55-foot double-decker catamaran. With spacious decks and a underwater viewing room,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (57)
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$59
Waikiki Fireworks Dinner Cruise: Sail & Sparkle on Friday Nights

Experience the magic of Waikiki's Friday-night fireworks from the best seat in the house - on the ocean! Begin with a relaxing sunset sail along...

2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.4 (57)
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$118.15
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Ticket with Audio Tour and Shuttle
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Experience the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor from the place bombs first fell on the fateful day. Discover how aviation began and defined...

9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hours • Free Cancellation
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$29.99
Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip...

12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (55)
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$1,053.68
Jet Ski Experience in Honolulu
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Likely to Sell Out

We offer friendly staff and small group setting on the pristine and calm waters in Keehi Lagoon in Honolulu. Were committed to making sure this...

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (54)
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$120
Oahu Volcanic Rainforest Hiking Adventure

Discover the hidden hiking treasures of Oahu's lush volcanic rainforest. This Hawaii rainforest hiking trip is rich in rare and endemic plant species, your guided...

3 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (52)
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$92.31
Surf lessons for beginners in Waikiki

We are a Hawaiian owned local business here on the island of Oahu Providing High Quality lessons at affordable Prices. Our surf instructors are Native...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (51)
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$140
Cruise Ship Shore Excursion: Kahului Heavenly Hana Tour

Take the journey of a lifetime to East Maui as you take the Road to Hana. This full-day Maui cruise excursion allows you to discover...

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (51)
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$242
Oahu Island Sightseeing and Food Combo Tour

Whether you are a new or frequent traveler to Hawaii, this is one of a kind tour that will elevate your travel alongside our professional...

8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (50)
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$189
Maui Tour : Road to Hana Day Trip from Lahaina with Pick-up
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Likely to Sell Out

This is a full day experience which will take you to the longest coastal scenic route in the world with 54 miles of scenic route....

9 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offered
9 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offered
9 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$229.99
Round-Trip Airport Shuttle Kahului Airport on Maui

Arrange your shared round trip airport transfer in advance and skip the hassle of booking a service in Kahului. This convenient form of transport takes you...

15 to 40 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
15 to 40 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
15 to 40 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (49)
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$24
1 Hour Waikiki Sail on Na Hoku 3 Catamaran

Join us on NA HOKU 3 for a 1-hour fun-filled sail departing directly off of Waikiki Beach! Enjoy a breezy midday diamond head sail with...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$45.50
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
Downhill Bike and Ko'olau Waterfall Hike Tour

Begin your day with a less than one-mile hike through a privately owned rainforest to a hidden 35ft double-tiered waterfall. Catch an elevated view of...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.3 (46)
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$196.64
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Hanalei Kauai

Step into magical Hanalei, where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure for you! Embark on an...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (43)
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$39
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