The best family-friendly activities in Big Island of Hawaii for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona

Hawai‘i Island’s only working salt farm, featured on Guy Fieri’s “Guy Hawaiian Style,” is located on a scenic 7-acre oceanfront site in the Hawai‘i Ocean …More

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Hawai‘i Island’s only working salt farm, featured on Guy Fieri’s “Guy Hawaiian Style,” is located on a scenic 7-acre oceanfront site in the Hawai‘i Ocean...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$27
Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour: Guaranteed or come again free

Why Choose Us for Your Manta Ray Night Snorkel? The strongest light power out of any operator…! Choose us if you want the most manta …More

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Why Choose Us for Your Manta Ray Night Snorkel? The strongest light power out of any operator…! Choose us if you want the most manta...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

A must do while in Hawaii! It's a lifetime opportunity to see up close manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the …More

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A must do while in Hawaii! It's a lifetime opportunity to see up close manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$94
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour

Our tours depart from the Kailua-Kona pier on the Big Island of Hawaii. Discover the beauty of Kona's underwater world aboard Marian, a 36-foot (10-meter), custom-designed glass-bottom boat. …More

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Our tours depart from the Kailua-Kona pier on the Big Island of Hawaii. Discover the beauty of Kona's underwater world aboard Marian, a 36-foot (10-meter), custom-designed glass-bottom boat....

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$72
Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

Cruise coastline, admire marine life, such as fish, dolphins, whales (seasonal), or other ocean creatures we might see on the tour. Explore sea caves and …More

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Cruise coastline, admire marine life, such as fish, dolphins, whales (seasonal), or other ocean creatures we might see on the tour. Explore sea caves and...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa

Discover the Big Island’s vibrant underwater world on this glass-bottom boat cruise on Anaeho’omalu Bay. From Waikoloa, near Kona, board a comfortable 26-foot (7.9-meter) boat …More

Discover the Big Island’s vibrant underwater world on this glass-bottom boat cruise on Anaeho’omalu Bay. From Waikoloa, near Kona, board a comfortable 26-foot (7.9-meter) boat...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island-Manta Rays Guaranteed

Our location offers one of the world’s premier manta ray viewing experiences, just a five-minute boat ride from the snorkel site. Utilizing advanced viewing technology, …More

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Our location offers one of the world’s premier manta ray viewing experiences, just a five-minute boat ride from the snorkel site. Utilizing advanced viewing technology,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
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. …More

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 hours Free Cancellation
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$123
Waikoloa Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail

End your day in paradise with a relaxing sunset cruise along Waikoloa’s beautiful Kohala Coast. Departing from Anaeho‘omalu Bay, the Spirit of Aloha catamaran offers …More

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End your day in paradise with a relaxing sunset cruise along Waikoloa’s beautiful Kohala Coast. Departing from Anaeho‘omalu Bay, the Spirit of Aloha catamaran offers...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$159
Deluxe Snorkeling Trip to Captain Cook Monument

Please read this tour description. There are lots of Kona snorkeling trips, most companies are double the price for this tour. We offer the best …More

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Please read this tour description. There are lots of Kona snorkeling trips, most companies are double the price for this tour. We offer the best...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Fly Private with your friends or family. Enjoy the sites as your pilot shows you the wonders of the Kona Coast, with a push to …More

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Fly Private with your friends or family. Enjoy the sites as your pilot shows you the wonders of the Kona Coast, with a push to...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$241
Kona Afternoon Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

Depart Keauhou Bay at 2:00 PM aboard the Hoku Nui — Sea Paradise’s 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran — and sail to the World Famous Captain …More

Depart Keauhou Bay at 2:00 PM aboard the Hoku Nui — Sea Paradise’s 50-foot luxury sailing catamaran — and sail to the World Famous Captain...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$136
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 …More

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 hours Free Cancellation
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$258
Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit …More

This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (7,019)
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$276
Big Island: Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach

Discover our world beneath the waves with Atlantis Submarines Kona! Our battery-powered vessels are the world’s most technologically advanced passenger submarines. A special added bonus …More

Discover our world beneath the waves with Atlantis Submarines Kona! Our battery-powered vessels are the world’s most technologically advanced passenger submarines. A special added bonus...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$144
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail

End your day in paradise with a sunset sail along the beautiful Kona Coast aboard the Spirit of Aloha. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean …More

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End your day in paradise with a sunset sail along the beautiful Kona Coast aboard the Spirit of Aloha. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$109
Manta Magic: Small-Group Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua Kona

Avoid the crowds of the other "cattle boats" in Kona, and enjoy a small-group manta ray snorkeling experience with a maximum of 12 passengers. This …More

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Avoid the crowds of the other "cattle boats" in Kona, and enjoy a small-group manta ray snorkeling experience with a maximum of 12 passengers. This...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$145
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 …More

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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 hours Free Cancellation
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$189
Big Island: Whale Watching Tour

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 …More

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 minutes Free Cancellation
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$109
Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes …More

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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (414)
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$203
Big Island Kohala Zipline Adventure

Are you ready to fly higher, faster & longer!! Get ready to experience the islands’ NEWEST zipline course. THE NEW KOHALA ZIPLINE is designed to …More

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Are you ready to fly higher, faster & longer!! Get ready to experience the islands’ NEWEST zipline course. THE NEW KOHALA ZIPLINE is designed to...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$204
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