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

Hawaii, USA
Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Our small group, 2-hour whale watching tours offer an intimate experience that larger boats can’t match. Departing from Mala Ramp in Lahaina, we visit the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (715)
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$80.60

Polynesian Cultural Center: Gateway Buffet Package

Located on O‘ahu’s North Shore, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a one-of-a-kind attraction showcasing the people, culture, arts, and crafts of Polynesia. Since 1963, it...

5 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (713)
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$158

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 (706)
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$189

Waikiki: BYOB Sunset Cruise

Hawaii is well known for its majestic sunsets, and there is truly no better way to experience it than on a boat out at sea....

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (698)
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$59

Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure

Our highly rated crew is known for customer service. We orchestrate a fun and relaxed vibe, made possible due to our small group experience. Our...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (695)
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$196.88

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 (690)
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$94.50

Full Day Oahu Circle Island -Turtle Beach Snorkel at North Shore

Our North Shore Circle Island Adventure including Snorkeling with the turtles offers a one-of-a-kind experience that seamlessly blends natural beauty, cultural immersion, and unforgettable encounters...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (662)
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$149

Maui: Majestic Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Pick-up

Once-in-a-lifetime may be the only way to describe watching the sun slowly rise over Haleakala National Park and spill over onto the beautiful island of...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (655)
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$263.99

Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast

Spend your morning exploring the Big Island, then board the eco-friendly Fair Wind II for an afternoon of snorkeling highlights in Kealakekua Bay - relaxed,...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (652)
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$143.93

Waikiki Trolley Diamond Head Green Line

Our newest and most unique line takes you to Diamond Head and KCC Farmers’ Market from convenient stops around the Waikiki area. It’s the easiest...

1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
5.0 (651)
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$22

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel— Small Group - Wetsuit Included

Family Friendly – We can accommodate kids, non-swimmers, and not-strong swimmers. All snorkel gear and wetsuits included. Small groups. Experienced crew. Amazing manta ray encounters....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (640)
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$123

Whale Watching On The Big Island

Let us take you for an awesome journey on our fast powered catamaran that has shade to offer while spotting whales. The boat is also...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (635)
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$109

WWII Pearl Harbor Heroes Deluxe Tour

This exciting Oahu Pearl Harbor tour is an immersive experience into World War II history. From the site of the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor...

9 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (634)
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$278.29

Ko Olina Catamaran Sail and Snorkel with Lunch

Set sail on a 3-hour Ko Olina catamaran cruise and explore the crystal-clear waters off Oahu’s western coast. Departing from the Ko Olina Marina, this...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (632)
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$195

'Auana by Cirque du Soleil at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel

A new dawn of live entertainment rises in ʻAuana by Cirque du Soleil – a Hawai‘i-inspired production featuring a cast of powerful acrobats, hilarious comedians,...

1 hour 20 minutes
1 hour 20 minutes
1 hour 20 minutes
4.9 (609)
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$106.59

Kauai: Na Pali Coast Power Catamaran
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

We are a local, family-owned business dedicated to creating unforgettable small-group adventures along the stunning Nā Pali Coast. Our custom-built vessels are designed to combine...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (604)
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$274.93

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