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

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Jack's Diving Locker: Pool Snorkeling Lesson

Before snorkeling in the ocean, join us for a short lesson in our pool to enhance your safety and enjoyment. We are the only dive …More

Before snorkeling in the ocean, join us for a short lesson in our pool to enhance your safety and enjoyment. We are the only dive...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$58
Hilo Tour Volcano Waterfall Beach and More

Tour through Hilo in Comfort. Enjoy Everything Hilo Has to offer from a Black Sand Beach, Volcano, waterfall, Mauna Loa Mac Nut Factory, Local Farmers …More

Tour through Hilo in Comfort. Enjoy Everything Hilo Has to offer from a Black Sand Beach, Volcano, waterfall, Mauna Loa Mac Nut Factory, Local Farmers...

5 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$329
From Big island Hilo Shared Shore Excursion and Waterfalls Tour

Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring waterfalls, black sand beach and more .You'll make stops at Akaka Waterfalls, plus …More

Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring waterfalls, black sand beach and more .You'll make stops at Akaka Waterfalls, plus...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$285
Ola Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting in Hawaii

Delve into the rich history of ʻŌkolehao on this immersive Ola Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting in Hilo. Gain insight into Hawaiʻi’s heritage spirit while …More

Delve into the rich history of ʻŌkolehao on this immersive Ola Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting in Hilo. Gain insight into Hawaiʻi’s heritage spirit while...

75 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Set sail on the west coast of Hawaii Island for a 3-hour cruise to Captain Cook’s Monument for dinner, as a local historian shares stories …More

Set sail on the west coast of Hawaii Island for a 3-hour cruise to Captain Cook’s Monument for dinner, as a local historian shares stories...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,322)
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$189
Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

Ensure a manta ray sighting on this 2.5-hour night tour. Head out in Kona, one of the best places in the world to see mantas, to …More

Ensure a manta ray sighting on this 2.5-hour night tour. Head out in Kona, one of the best places in the world to see mantas, to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,243)
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$80
Big Island: Island Breeze Luau

Experience the essence of Hawaii and the Polynesian Islands during this Island Breeze Luau! Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, this …More

Experience the essence of Hawaii and the Polynesian Islands during this Island Breeze Luau! Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, this...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.3 (780)
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$192
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
4.7 (749)
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$144
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
4.7 (527)
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$72
Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee

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 …More

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...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (448)
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$149
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
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
4.7 (280)
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$50
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 …More

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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 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (250)
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$151
Kulaniapia Falls Daypass with Activity Discount

Kulaniapia Falls is the largest, privately accessible waterfall in Hawaii, and the ONLY waterfall in the area that you can swim / kayak / paddleboard …More

Kulaniapia Falls is the largest, privately accessible waterfall in Hawaii, and the ONLY waterfall in the area that you can swim / kayak / paddleboard...

2 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (183)
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$69
Hilo Cruise Ship Excursion: Volcanoes National Park Rainbow Falls

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 …More

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...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.3 (131)
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$154
Big Island: Waikoloa Deluxe Whale Watch

Experience the magic of whale season in Waikoloa with a guided whale watching tour along the stunning Kohala Coast. Choose between the thrill of a …More

Experience the magic of whale season in Waikoloa with a guided whale watching tour along the stunning Kohala Coast. Choose between the thrill of a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (128)
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$129
Big Island: Hawaii Loa Luau

Experience a Hawaiian luau on the Big Island's gorgeous Kohala coast. Start with a delicious meal that features Hawaiian and Polynesian dishes like kalua pork, …More

Experience a Hawaiian luau on the Big Island's gorgeous Kohala coast. Start with a delicious meal that features Hawaiian and Polynesian dishes like kalua pork,...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (101)
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$215
Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion

Waterfall & Volcano Adventure Tour. This tour will take you to all the tourist attraction in or near Hilo. Let this local operator make your …More

Waterfall & Volcano Adventure Tour. This tour will take you to all the tourist attraction in or near Hilo. Let this local operator make your...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.5 (100)
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$196
Kona Haunted Hele Ghost Tour

One of Kona's most popular nighttime activities and rated excellent on City Helicopter Tours! Step into the spooky past and supernatural happenings of Kona on …More

One of Kona's most popular nighttime activities and rated excellent on City Helicopter Tours! Step into the spooky past and supernatural happenings of Kona on...

90 to 120 minutes
4.4 (99)
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$59
Big Island Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani

The luau is held at the beautiful Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection at Kalāhuipuaʻa, which is a historical area where ancient Hawaiians mastered the art of …More

The luau is held at the beautiful Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection at Kalāhuipuaʻa, which is a historical area where ancient Hawaiians mastered the art of...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (96)
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$230
Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii

Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden …More

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Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (85)
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$175
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