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Big Island family activities by minimum age: volcano days for all ages, manta ray boats from 5, lava tube hikes from 7, and Kona surf lessons...
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OahuThe official $14 Pearl Harbor audio tour against guided tours from $59: what each includes, how Arizona Memorial tickets work, and which suits you.
OahuTours with Ko Olina pickup: Pearl Harbor from $74, a four-attraction shuttle, a $165 circle island day and a private snorkel charter from the marina.
MauiFive Maui whale watching tours compared: a $59.95 catamaran from Maalaea, small boats and rafts from Kihei, and beach-loading trips off Kaanapali.
Travel TipsPrivate helicopters, a 47-ft fishing charter and private volcano days on Kauai and the Big Island, with the per-person maths for each.
OahuOahu activities sorted by the age your child needs to be: tandem surfing from 2, outrigger canoes and parasailing from 5, Wai Kai from 10, SUP from 14.
KauaiWhat to book from Poipu: beginner surf lessons from $90, a two-tank shore dive at Koloa Landing, Na Pali sails from Port Allen and helicopters from Lihue.
These 87 guides cover Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Most of them compare real tours listed on this site, with their prices, so you can plan and book in one place.
Pick an island with Which Hawaiian Island Is Right for You?, then work out how long to stay with How Many Days Do You Need in Hawaii? and when to go with Best Time to Visit Hawaii. For when to reserve, read How Far in Advance Should You Book Hawaii Activities?, and if you are watching costs, Hawaii on a Budget lists 20 activities under $150 with their prices.
First-timer week plans for Oahu and Maui, and what is worth booking on Kauai and the Big Island.
Compare the shows in Best Luau in Hawaii, the flights in Hawaii Helicopter Tours by island, and tickets and timing in Pearl Harbor Tours. On the Big Island, see Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tours; on Maui, the Road to Hana driving guide; and in winter, Whale Watching in Hawaii. Never surfed? Your First Surf Lesson in Hawaii walks through what actually happens in a lesson.
