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

Hawaii, USA
Mermaid Video shoot and Snorkel Adventure

Aloha! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a mermaid? Here is your opportunity! Come Try Snorkeling plus your very own Mermaid Swimming...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$79.20
Kauai Full Day Tour with Cruise ships or Kauai Airport Pickup

Experience the best of Kauai in a single day with this convenient highlights tour, designed for travelers arriving by cruise ship (9:10 AM meeting) or...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
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$240
Private Luxury Tour of Kauai: South & West Shores

See the Best of Kauai's south and west shores on this private tour! You'll have the flexibility to customize your itinerary with the help of...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$298.86
Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Oahu's North Shore
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

North Shore sunsets are some of the best and there is no better place to watch them than from the deck of the Ho'o Nanea....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$90
Hawaiian Waterfall Hike

Discover a hidden treasure of O'ahu's lush volcanic rainforest. Join us on this moderate 2-mile round-trip guided waterfall hike.  Experience the majestic beauty of our towering...

2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$101.41
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt( Kona Big island Hawaii)

Step into dynamic Kona town , where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure. Embark on an...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$35
Oahu: Dole Plantation and Ko Hana Distillery with Rum Tasting

Savor Oʻahu beyond the beaches on a journey through the island’s scenic countryside. Begin at the legendary Dole Plantation, where you can stroll tropical gardens,...

4 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours 45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$103.66
Hilo Shoreline Fishing

Experience Hawaii’s coastline with a guided catch-and-release shoreline fishing tour in Hilo. Perfect for beginners and experienced anglers, we provide all gear, bait, and local...

1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
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$76.93
Half-Day Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Self-Guided Kayaking Experience
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Likely to Sell Out

- You have full control of your schedule (not possible with most boat tours or similar group experiences). - Kayaks are much more beginner friendly...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$96
One Day Heavenly Hana Tour: Island Hopping from Oahu to Maui

Originating from Oahu take the journey of a lifetime to East Maui. This all-day tour will take you full-circle around the beautiful windward region of...

9 hoursHotel pickup offered
9 hoursHotel pickup offered
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$540
Manta Ray Snorkel Experience

We have one of the best rafts for manta viewing. Suitable for kids and non-swimmers. Comfortable 45 ft Zodiac. Hawaii is considered the #1 place...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$139
Arizona Memorial Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour from Waikiki
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Likely to Sell Out

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...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$69.99
Waikiki Snorkel & Ocean Waterpark Experience from Oahu
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Likely to Sell Out

Turn your family vacation into an unforgettable ocean adventure packed with slides, snorkeling, and nonstop fun for all ages! This experience is designed for guests...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$59
3 Hour Turtle Town Snorkel and Whale Watch Tour in Kihei

Explore the vibrant underwater world on a 3-hour Turtle Town Tour in Kihei, where you can snorkel with the endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Begin...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$139
Aloha West Maui 2-Hour Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour

Tour Maui island style! Effortlessly explore on a fast & fun electric bike past stunning coastlines, panoramic views, world class beaches, local wildlife, coffee farms,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$39.95
Surfing Lessons in Waikiki

Immerse yourself in the Beautiful, clear, and friendly waters of Waikiki While Learning to surf from the Hawaiian's! Coming to Hawaii and getting the Genuine...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$125
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