What to do on the Big Island with kids

Older kids do better than younger ones on the Big Island, because the headline activities are bigger experiences. The manta ray night snorkel is unforgettable for kids who can handle being in the ocean after dark with floodlights and large gentle animals gliding underneath them. A 92% sighting rate, so it's pretty reliable. Volcanoes National Park with a small-group guided tour beats trying to navigate it solo with kids in the car. Hawaii Forest & Trail caps at twelve people and handles all the logistics. Kealakekua Bay's snorkel and dolphin cruise has a built-in water slide on the catamaran, which makes the boat itself an attraction.