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

Oahu, USA
Oahu 5-in-1 Deluxe Cruise: Turtle Snorkeling & Ocean Activities

In addition to the amazing turtle snorkeling in the beautiful waters of Waikiki, our 135-passenger boat offers a unique selection of activities that set us...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (287)
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$49
Shark Cage Diving On "The World Famous North Shore of Oahu", Hawaii
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Likely to Sell Out

Our company is uniquely owned by Native-Hawaiian watermen. As the only company of its kind on the island, we hope you'll support local. Our owners,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (289)
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$100
Kualoa Ranch: Ocean Voyage Tour

To start off with you’ll cross Moli’i fishpond, an 800 yr old example of ancient Hawaiian aquaculture, where you will learn about sustainable fishing practices...

1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
4.6 (78)
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$64.07
Kahana Bay River to Ocean: Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle up Kahana river and through the Rainforest and out to the Ocean. You'll also see remnants of ancient Hawaiian Culture....

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (117)
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$79
Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki, Whales Guaranteed or Free Return
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Likely to Sell Out

Free return trip if no whales are sighted! Our beautiful double decker tour boat is the best platform for viewing whales! Experience Humpback Whales in...

90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (111)
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$54
Kualoa Ranch - Zipline Tour
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Experience the natural beauty of Oahu on this 2 hour zipline tour at Kualoa Ranch. This zipline course is tucked away in the valley, nestled...

3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
4.9 (288)
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$197.69
Oahu's North Shore: 8-Line Zipline Adventure
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Experience the ultimate Oahu zipline adventure on this 3-hour guided tour across the island’s famous North Shore. Feel the rush of eight world-class dual ziplines,...

2 hours 30 minutes
2 hours 30 minutes
2 hours 30 minutes
5.0 (3,713)
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$203.65
Path to Pali Passage - 30 Min Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On

Waikiki's white-sand beaches are not Oahu's only amazing attractions. No trip is complete without seeing Oahu's iconic mountain peaks. This 30 minute helicopter tour offers views of...

30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutesFree Cancellation
30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (103)
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$440
Pearl Harbor: USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri Battleship Tour from Waikiki

Prepare to be moved on this somber but inspiring tour of historic Pearl Harbor. With visits to both the USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,374)
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$157
Private 1-On-1 Surf Lesson
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Likely to Sell Out

We're passionate about being the highlight of your vacation. We only offer private lessons, so you'll never surf with strangers. And we're the only surf...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (34)
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$195
Waikiki Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Cruise

Discover why Hawaii Glass Bottom Boats is one of the best Waikīkī boat tours and a must-do activity in Honolulu. Departing from Kewalo Harbor, just...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (139)
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$65
Beach Yoga on Waikiki with Diamondhead Backdrop

Enjoy a Morning Beach Yoga or Sunset Yoga session in the most serene setting of the famous Waikiki beach oceanfront- an area for the most...

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (117)
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$21
Premium Pearl Harbor Small Group Tour with Lunch

Experience Pearl Harbor’s most exclusive tour with our Premium Tour, a luxury, small-group journey offering unparalleled access to history. Travel in comfort aboard a deluxe...

8 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (212)
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$235.44
Official Pearl Harbor Chief's Self-Guided Multimedia Tour

Narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis, along with National Park Service historians and Pearl Harbor survivors, you'll hear powerful firsthand stories brought to life through archival...

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.2 (367)
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$9.99
Early Bird Whale Watching Cruise from Waikiki

See humpback whales during their annual migration in the waters off Oahu on a whale-watching cruise from Waikiki. Enjoy great photo ops of the massive...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (195)
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$85
Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail and Shuttle Service

Choose Kaimana Tours for a truly personalized and hassle-free Oahu experience. Unlike other providers, we combine convenient round-trip shuttle service from Waikiki, insider knowledge of...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (106)
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$38.99
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