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

Hawaii, USA
Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

Join us aboard our luxurious 50’ catamaran “Kona Style”, as we sail the Kona coast. Scan the horizon for dolphins and whales (seasonal) from our...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (711)
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$189
Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Sea Maui’s Sunset Dinner Cruise is our premium dining & Sunset experience. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the land when you're welcomed onboard...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,003)
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$179.61
2-Hour Oahu Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki

*WALKING DISTANCE FROM MOST WAIKIKI RESORTS & ACCOMMODATIONS* *Hawaii Ocean Project has been providing outstanding ocean activities to over a million visitors for over 30...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,942)
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$42.50
Whale Watch Excursion from the Big Island
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Likely to Sell Out

This two-and-a-half hour whale watch tour with a certified naturalist departs from the Kailua-Kona pier during whale season (December to April). Hear singing males on...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (250)
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$151.34
3 Zipline Adventure (Optional Waikiki Shuttle for 10am Tour)
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Likely to Sell Out

Experience the thrill of soaring through the jungle on Coral Crater’s 3 Zipline Adventure. Glide across three exciting ziplines, taking in the views and the...

1 hourHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hourHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hour • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (440)
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$109
Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket

The number one rated museum attraction in Hawaii by Cool Hawaii, every vacation to Oahu should begin with a visit to Bishop Museum. Bishop Museum...

1 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (242)
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$38.95
Kualoa Ranch Jurassic Adventure Tour

Our deluxe 2.5-hour JURASSIC ADVENTURE TOUR will take you to iconic film sites in Kualoa, Hakipu’u and Ka’a’awa Valleys. Buckle up and enjoy this bumpy...

2 hours 30 minutes
2 hours 30 minutes
2 hours 30 minutes
4.8 (568)
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$160.28
Maui Luau: Gilligans' Island Luau in Kihei Maui
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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 (1,295)
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$166.49
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Experience the award-winning flavors of Kauai on an immersive chocolate farm tasting tour at Lydgate Farms, the island’s original and most celebrated chocolate experience. Recognized...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (912)
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$145
Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure - Small Group 6 Passengers

Unlike overcrowded charters, our tours are limited to 6 passengers or less, ensuring a safer and more personalized experience on our iconic black and yellow...

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (696)
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$145
Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling

Circle most of the island of Oahu on a full-day tour by minibus limited to 24 (possible to go over 28) passengers, a smaller group...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (5,196)
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$149
Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui

Observe Hawaiian green sea turtles in their natural environment on this family-friendly 3-hour eco tour. From Makena, you'll travel to Turtle Town via kayak, paddling on...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,002)
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$99
Oahu Island Experience feat the North Shore (Small Group Tour)

From Waikiki all the way to the North Shore of Oahu - this all day tour provides you with the best "Taste of Hawaii" all...

8 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (512)
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$99
Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay

Kealakekua Bay is a culturally sacred place to the Hawaiian people, rich with history and not without controversy. We are lucky to be allowed to...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (210)
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$257.85
Award-winning Dinner Cruise: Four Course Dining Experience

For a uniquely Maui dining experience, join the sunset dinner cruise, where you'll enjoy exquisite dining while surrounded by spell-binding views of the Pacific and...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.4 (377)
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$170.18
Wailua River Kayak & Hike Adventure to Secret Falls

Skip the parking hassle and let us handle the logistics. Our guided Secret Falls kayak and hike adventure includes shuttle transportation from our check-in location...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (915)
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$145.03
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