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

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...
$159

Join BIG HAWAI'I TOURS captivating exploration of the Big Island's lush and volcanic windward side! -Luxury van not a 25–60 passenger coach -Pickup at the...
$159

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...
$157

Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure
Our most popular tour! Watch a legendary Kona sunset from our spacious 50’ catamaran as you sail the Kona coast, followed by the adventure of...
$155

Explore Volcanoes National park, home to Kīlauea, the most active volcano in the world. Learn how volcanic events have impacted the landscape and the lives...
$154

Whale season is never over for Captain Zodiac. Join us for a unique experience of a lifetime where we venture into the unknown! Enjoy a...
$153

Big Island: Whale Watch Excursion
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...
$151

Join a truly immersive Hawaiian experience unlike any other lūʻau or tour. Our guests become active participants, helping to build an imu—the traditional Hawaiian underground...
$150

1. Check-in at Honokohau Harbor – 30 min prior to departure - Arrival at the Honokohau Harbor, Slip A17 - The friendly staff welcomes guests...
$150

Our tour stands out because our adventurous crew takes you wherever there’s something amazing to see, giving you the best chance to encounter dolphins, sea...
$150

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of manta rays during a magical night snorkel along the Kona coast. As evening descends, board our vessel and...
$150

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary....
$149

The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary is all family stewarded, operated and forested since 1982! Come explore this unique ecosystem and microclimate. Learn about native species...
$149

Set out from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana, a 41-ft luxury powerboat built for comfort, speed, and adventure along the Big Island’s beautiful Kohala Coast. This...
$149

WANT TO SEE HAWAIIAN SEA TURTLES! Cruise ship-friendly tour is approx 5 hr long. This is truly a wonderful experience showing all the highlights in...
$149

Snorkel at a colorful protected reef known as Kealakekua Bay located next to Captain Cook's monument. A truly historical sight! Encounter wild dolphins, sea caves,...
$149

Manta Ray Snorkel Experience
We have one of the best rafts for manta viewing. Suitable for kids and non-swimmers. Comfortable 45 ft Zodiac. Hawaii is considered the #1 place...
$149

This is a chance to experience Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park in a way that informs, inspires, and connects you to this remarkable landscape. *Guided by...
$149

Experience Hawaiʻi through volcanoes, legends, & living culture on a sunrise adventure at Kīlauea. Meet your guide & journey across a landscape shaped by lava...
$149

Set out from Anaeho‘omalu Bay for a 2-hour snorkeling adventure along Waikoloa’s beautiful Kohala Coast. Cruise aboard the Spirit of Aloha, a spacious catamaran designed...
$149

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...
$145

