Maui is a hugely popular family destination, and with so many activities to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming to research what your family can participate in depending on your children’s ages! We’ve created this guide of a wide variety of family friendly activities, all around the island, that can help you get started on planning your Maui vacation. We’ve included age, height and weight restrictions (where appropriate), as well as locations, hours and 2023 prices. (All of these are subject to change!)
These descriptions are for paid, reserved activities, but there are also many beaches, hiking, and parks to explore with kids and families. Some of the activities do sell out in advance, so you may want to reserve your spot prior to arriving on Maui, especially during popular family travel times (read: summer, spring break, Thanksgiving Christmas holiday, or any week with a holiday in it!)
Age 0 +
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Image Courtesy @mauioceancenter Name: Maui Ocean Center
- Age Minimum: 0 for the aquarium section, however, for the 3D ‘sphere’ movie, there is the following disclaimer: The Sphere is not suitable for children 3 and under due to the possibility of damage to their developing optical nerves & high volume levels.
- Height or Weight Restrictions: none
- Description: An aquarium dedicated to Hawaiian marine life.
- Location: Maalaea
- Hours: 9am – 5pm
- Book Online: All entry is now booked online, but there is a QR code at the gate.
- 2023 Prices: Free for 3 and under, $26.95 for ages 4-12, and $39.95 for 13-64. Discounts for seniors and Kamaaina with ID. Rates may change without notice due to inclement weather. (So book ahead if it may be rainy / stormy!)
- Website: https://mauioceancenter.com
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Image courtesy @mauigolf_and_sportspark Name: Maui Golf and Sports Park
- Age Minimum: No limit for mini-golf or riding in a shared bumper boat. Ages 4 and up can drive their own bumper boats, rock climbing starts at age 4.
- Height or Weight Restrictions: Trampoline is between 40-150 pounds.
- Description: Family fun park, featuring miniature golf, bumper boats, rock climbing and a bungee trampoline.
- Location: Maalaea
- Hours: Daily, 10am – 6pm
- 2023 Prices: varies by activity and packages.
- Website: https://www.mauigolfsportspark.com
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Image Courtesy @themauibutterflyfarm Name: Maui Butterfly Farm
- Age Minimum: 0
- Height or Weight Restrictions: none
- Description: Educational, hands on butterfly farm tours.
- Location: Olowalu (left of Leoda’s)
- Hours: 9:30am – 1pm
- 2023 Prices: Free for 6 months and under, $30 for age 6 months to 10 years, $38 for adults. (Discounts for Hawaii residents with ID)
- Website: https://www.themauibutterflyfarm.com
- Name: Reef Dancer
- Age Minimum: 0
- Height or Weight Restrictions: none
- Description: A semi-sub with windows on both sides of the boat.
- Location: Lahaina
- Hours: 75 minute tours offered daily, 8:30am- 2:45pm
- 2023 Prices: $4.95 for ages 3 and under, $19.95 for ages 4-12, $44.95 for ages 13 and up
- Website: https://mauiglassbottomboat.com
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Image Courtesy @ultimateairmaui Name: Ultimate Air Maui
- Age Minimum: 0
- Height or Weight Restrictions: none
- Description: Ultimate Air offers multiple trampoline playing zones and a variety of events.
- Location: Wailuku
- Hours: varies daily
- 2023 Prices: 1 hour jump pass starts at $25. Discounts for Kamaaina
- Website: https://www.ultimateairmaui.com
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Image Courtesy @surfinggoatdairy Name: Surfing Goat Dairy
- Age Minimum: 0
- Height or Weight Restrictions: none
- Description: Sample various award-winning cheeses and meet some goats! Enjoy a full tour of the dairy farm, stop by for a casual visit, or even lend a hand during evening farm tours.
- Location: Kula
- Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
- 2023 Prices: Daily Casual Tour ($30 minutes) starts at $21 for adults and $15 for children – upgrade tours are available, but it’s free to visit the shop, and there’s usually some kids in the area by the shop, so tours aren’t required to see some goats!
- Website: https://www.surfinggoatdairy.com
- Name: Maui Tropical Plantation Tropical Express Tour
- Age Minimum: 0
- Height or Weight Restrictions:
- Description: The Tropical Express offers visitors an overview of Hawaii’s famous fruits and plants. Loop around the lagoon and cruise through parts of the Plantation accessible only to passengers aboard the Tropical Express. The tour includes a 15-20 minute coconut husking demonstration.
- Location: Wailuku
- Hours: 40-minute tour offered Tue- Sun, 10am – 4pm
- 2023 Prices: Free for 2 and under, $12.50 for ages 3-12, $25 for 13 and older.
- Website: https://mauitropicalplantation.com/tour-tickets
- Name: Sail Maui Lanai Coast Snorkel (Sail Maui offers a variety of tours, this is just an example for pricing and timing, etc- check their website for all their offerings!)
- Age Minimum: 0+
- Height or Weight Restrictions:
- Description: Explore pristine reefs along Lana’i’s south shores with no set destination! The experienced crew will select the best locations based on conditions. Visit multiple snorkel sites when time and weather allow, including stunning sea cliffs, uncrowded snorkeling sites, and expansive island views.
- Location: Departs from Lahaina
- Hours: 4.5 hour trip, 10:45am – 3:15pm
- 2023 Prices: free ages 2 and under, $126 for children 3-12 and $180 for ages 13 and up
- Website: https://sailmaui.com/tour/lanai-coast-snorkel/
Age 4+
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Image Courtesy @hikemaui Name: Hike Maui – Waterfall Hike
- Age Minimum: 4+
- Height or Weight Restrictions:
- Description: This is the perfect choice if you want a short, easy walk to two waterfalls in a gorgeous Maui rainforest valley. There’s plenty of time to swim and jump from waterfall ledges into deep freshwater pools, plus learn about the island and its rainforests from their knowledgeable guides.
- Location: Road to Hana
- Hours: 3-4 hour trip, offered Morning or Afternoon
- 2023 Prices: $109
- Website: https://www.hikemaui.com
Age 5+
Name: Maui Surfer Girls Private Surf Lessons - Age Minimum: 5+
- Height or Weight Restrictions: no minimum weight, max of 300 pounds
- Description: Private two hour surf lessons
- Location: On the road to Lahaina
- Hours: Open Monday – Saturday, lessons at 8am, 10:30 and seasonally 1pm
- 2023 Prices: starting at $209
- Website: https://www.mauisurfergirls.com/surf-lessons/
- Name: Atlantis Submarine
- Age Minimum: (goes by height)
- Height or Weight Restrictions: 36” height minimum
- Description: Dive 100 feet below the surface and experience Maui’s marine mysteries.
Featuring the most technologically advanced vessels of their kind, this absolutely real submarine carry up to 48 passengers to depths of 100 feet and beyond. - Location: Lahaina
- Hours: Tours operate daily, from 9am – 2pm
- 2023 Prices: Children: $66, Ages 12 and up: $148
- Website: https://atlantisadventures.com/maui
- Name: Maui Zipline (at Maui Tropical Plantation)
- Age Minimum: 5, ages 5-10 are required to have an adult zipping with them. Ages 11-18 must have an adult on property.
- Height or Weight Restrictions: Between 45-230 pounds
- Description: Enjoy a thrilling adventure soaring over a tropical plantation. Zip over a lush landscape with five side-by-side ziplines, ranging from 300 to 900 feet.
- Location: Wailuku
- Hours: Tours offered Mon – Sat.
- 2023 Prices: $149 per person (same price for all ages)
- Website: https://mauizipline.com
Age 7
- Name: The Adventure Park – Reopened March 2023!
- Age Minimum: 7
- Height or Age Restrictions: Max of 265 lbs.
- Description: The Adventure Park comprises both low-rope courses and high-rope courses, plus family-friendly ziplines.
- Location: Lahaina
- Hours: Open Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 6pm, Closed Tuesdays
- Book Online:
- 2023 Prices: Ages 7-13, $63 over 13 – $73 (discounts for Hawaii residents vary weekday vs weekend)
- Website: https://myadventurepark.com/location/maui-hi/
Age 8+
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Skyline Hawaii’s Haleakala 5-Line Zipline is reopening May 2023! Name: Skyline Eco-Adventures Haleakala 5-Line Zipline (reopening May 2023!)
- Age Minimum: 8 or older, children 8-14 must have an adult zipping in their party.
- Height or Weight Restrictions: 60-260 pounds
- Description: On the Haleakala 5-Line Zipline Tour, you will experience five utterly thrilling ziplines that will send you across canyons over 45 mph, above 90 ft drops, and through gorgeous landscapes, as well as a heart-stopping (not literally!) Indiana Jones-style swinging bridge.
- Location: Kula
- Hours: Closed until May, Closed Sundays, tour is 1.5 hours.
- 2023 Prices: $139.95
- Website: https://www.skylinehawaii.com
Age 10+
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Skyline Hawaii Kaanapali 8 Line Tour – Image Courtesy @SkylineHawaii Name: Skyline Eco-Adventures Kaanapali 8- Line Zipline
- Age Minimum: 10 or older, children 10-14 must have an adult zipping in their party.
- Height or Weight Restrictions: 80-260 pounds
- Description: Zip at thrilling speeds up to 150 ft above the ground on the 8-Line Kaanapali zipline tour. Located in the mountains above the Kaanapali Resort area, you will marvel at the wide open ocean and unmatched views of the outer-island views and rugged West Maui Mountains.
- Location: Kaanapali
- Hours: Open Mon – Fri seasonally , tour is 2.5-3hours
- 2023 Prices: $189.95
- Website: https://www.skylinehawaii.com
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As part of the 2022 Leadership Course, our Summer Camp CITS participated in a tour with Rappel Maui! Name: Rappel Maui
- Age Minimum: Children age 10 and up that weigh 70 pounds when accompanied by an adult over the age of 30.
- Height or Weight Restrictions: 70 – 250 pounds and 22-48” waist
- Description: If you’re not familiar with the sport of canyoning, you’re in good company. On the Classic Rappelling Group Tour or the Extended Zip Rappel Tour, most guests have no previous experience rappelling, which is why this tour is a Maui vacation game-changer and a bucket list-filler for just about everyone.
- Location: Off the Road to Hana
- Hours: Closed Sundays
- 2023 Prices: Classic Rappelling Group Tour starts at $228.12
- Website: https://rappelmaui.com
Age 13+
- Name: Maui Surfer Girls Group Surf Lessons
- Age Minimum: 13+
- Height or Weight Restrictions: no minimum weight, max of 300 pounds
- Description: Group two hour surf lessons, max ratio of 4:1 students: instructors
- Location: On the road to Lahaina
- Hours: Open Monday – Saturday, lessons at 8am, 10:30am and seasonally 1pm
- 2023 Prices: starting at $99
- Website: https://www.mauisurfergirls.com/surf-lessons/
