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

Hawaii, USA
Learn to surf with a local big wave rider on the North Shore of Oahu

Learn from a professional waterman! Born and raised on the north shore with a lifetime of ocean safety & experience. Chance is a big wave...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (9)
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$119
Waikiki Fireworks Cocktail Cruise

Majestic provides a intimate ambiance and exceptional service. We provide a romantic setting on a beautiful fireworks cruise that will give you a night to...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (9)
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$76.58
Best Of Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & Historic Honolulu

Embark on an incredible value tour that provides exclusive access to Pearl Harbor's most pivotal landmark – the USS Arizona Memorial. This hallowed site bears...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.3 (9)
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$69
Mauna Kea Signature Coastline Cruise Day & Sunset Options
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Unwind in true island style on our Mauna Kea Coastline Cruise, departing from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana — a 41-foot luxury powerboat designed for comfort...

90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (8)
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$89.10
Diamond Head Shuttle with Malasada

Experience the most popular hiking trails in a short time in the morning Includes a Malasada from Leonard's, where the line is long every day....

2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (8)
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$69
2.5 Hour Super-Raft Sunset Cruise

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with breathtaking views, tranquil waters, and a touch of indulgence. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (8)
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$129.73
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
4.3 (7)
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$59
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure in Kailua-Kona

Discover the magic of the ocean at night with a Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona. This small-group tour (maximum 18 participants) takes you to...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (7)
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$137
Snorkel and Catamaran Sail

Board a catamaran from Haleiwa harbor to snorkel and sail the beautiful waters of Oahu's famous North Shore. Offered throughout the summer months, this tour explores the northern coastline...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (7)
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$142
Honolulu Airport Shuttle & Circle Island Tour

**You will Need the following information** -Booking Reference Number ( Cool Hawaii/ Cool Hawaii) -Full Name / Individual names of each person in your party...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (7)
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$80
Sunset Whale Watching Shared Activity

The Kohala Coast is a whale breeding sanctuary and the best area on the big Island to encounter whale activity. The Namaka is a spacious...

2 hours 15 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (7)
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$157.18
Pearl Harbor & Mini Circle Island Tour from Waikiki

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...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (7)
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$157.74
Battleships of WWII at Pearl Harbor from Maui

Join us on a powerful historic journey, starting with the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, that catapulted the U.S. into...

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (7)
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$459.99
Botanical Tour and waterfall swim at The Cloudforest Bioreserve

What makes our tour unique is the rare opportunity to swim in stunning waterfalls set against the backdrop of a unique climate - a montane...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.3 (6)
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$89
Hanauma Bay Snorkel Lesson

Explore the stunning underwater paradise of Hanauma Bay Nature Reserve, where vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish await your discovery. This snorkeling adventure in Oahu's...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.5 (6)
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$99.95
Half Day Private Road to Hana Tour with Pickup

For groups looking to experience the adventure of the Road to Hana, but not wanting to devote an entire day towards the full journey, we...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (6)
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$240
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