Abalone Farm Tour in Big Island of Hawaii
Big Island of Hawaii, United States

Abalone Farm Tour

Outty Ranking 80 4.9 · 177 traveler reviews1 hoursFrom $17

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80/100

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4.9/5

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Is Abalone Farm Tour worth booking?

Abalone Farm Tour is a 1-hour experience in Big Island of Hawaii, United States, from $17 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 177 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
80 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (177)
Duration
1 hours
From
$17 per person

Big Island abalone farm is the largest abalone aquaculture farm in the US. We raise "ezo", japanese premium abalone. Our farm sustainably raise premium shellfish. You can learn the background story for abalone, how abalo

What you get

    About this experience

    Big Island abalone farm is the largest abalone aquaculture farm in the US. We raise "ezo", japanese premium abalone. Our farm sustainably raise premium shellfish. You can learn the background story for abalone, how abalone are reproduced. And also you can touch to live abalone or other sea creatures. Additionally you can taste abalone during the tour.

    What's included

    Included

    • Abalone tasting, seaweed tasting

    What you'll see and do

    1. Big Island Abalone

      Have fun and interactive tours. You can know behind the story for premium seafood, abalone. Why it's important to sustainably raise, why we can produce abalone in tropical island. Also, you can touch live abalone or other sea creatures, this should be very rare opprtunity.

      60 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Big Island of Hawaii

    Check-in at office

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Check-in at office

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Big Island Abalone

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    10-acre abalone aquaculture farmEducational farm tourOur tour concept is "Listen, Feel, Touch and Taste"!!!Mineral rich Deepsea water growing abalone's food, DULSE.Farm to table Food on Wheel service is available within our property!Signature steamed abalone with various sauces

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 177 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    177 verified traveler reviews for Abalone Farm Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    adventix · August 2026

    Abalone Farm Tour: Educational, Hands-On, and Delicious

    Highly recommend — eat, learn, and have fun, all in one! We had so much fun. Note that you need to reserve a tour in advance. The guide was personable and knowledgeable, and you get to touch and handle the abalone and some sea urchin, then taste some abalone at the end of the tour. The tour involves easy walking, mostly shaded.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your visit and glad to know you enjoyed the farm tour. As you imagine now our farm tour is designed for every generation from kids to senior adults, so entire families can enjoy at the same time! Despite a reservation in advance is recommended, walk in is also welcomed as far as slots are available. Mahalo!!!

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    OnAir290841 · July 2026

    Don’t skip this!

    Don’t skip this tour! It was very interesting and a great experience. We held the abalone, urchin, and tasted different sea plants. Our guide was passionate about the farm. At the end we were able to try some abalone, it is very good. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your coming and glad to hear that you enjoyed our educational farm tour! You must have found something interesting for you and that is exactly what we are expecting to happen! Learning lifecycle of abalone is uncommon but worthwhile to know and we designed a tour for everyone to understand the entire operation here. A fun part of this tour, tasting is unique as well, so I am happy that you had a fun moment with us. Mahalo!

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    Fred_B · May 2026

    A Very Interesting Tour

    My family and I took a tour of the abalone farm on May 27, 2026. Our tour guide, Karen, was charming, friendly and very informative about the farm, the abalone, and about the various other sea animals and seaweed in the area. It was a wonderful hands on experience, and we learned a lot. Tasting sea grapes with ponzu sauce was fun, as was tasting some of the seaweed and, of course, cooked abalone. I highly recommend this tour!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your coming and so glad to hear that you had a fun time with Karen during a tour. We share our knowledge with visitors without hesitation as it is worthwhile for us to let people know about environmental challenges on abalone. Mahalo!

    via Viator

    Lois_L · May 2026

    Fascinating!!!

    This was such a pleasant surprise. So informative and educational! Getting to hold and taste the abalone was a delight. Busy the food truck after for an extra experience!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your coming and glad to hear that our educational tour surprised you positively! You had abalone meal at the food truck that is awesome! We are currently suspending food truck service due to an operational challenge but would let you know once it is resumed. Mahalo!

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    Carole_S · May 2026

    Cool tour!

    We were pleasantly surprised by all that we learned today. Carlos did an excellent job reading the crowd, answering questions and sharing his knowledge. We enjoyed the interactive tour and were intrigued by the samplings offered. At the end of the tour we headed to the food truck for some beer and steamed abalone with sea grapes. Yum!!!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your visit! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed a educational tour as well as food experience that is awesome! We are currently suspending food truck service due to an operational challenge but would let you know once it is resumed. Mahalo!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    1 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
    Price range
    $17 to $35
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    62
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Why this scores 80

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)66
    Booking momentum (14% weight)61
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)67
    Local standing (8% weight)66
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Abalone Farm Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Big Island of Hawaii.

    How much does Abalone Farm Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $17 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Big Island of Hawaii usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Abalone Farm Tour take?

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    Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Big Island of Hawaii is not rushed.

    Is Abalone Farm Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 177 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Big Island of Hawaii, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Abalone Farm Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Abalone Farm Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Abalone Farm Tour?

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    Around 62 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Big Island of Hawaii can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Big Island of Hawaii and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Abalone Farm Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Big Island of Hawaii within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Big Island of Hawaii?

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    The Big Island is volcano country: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park tours, Mauna Kea summit stargazing, night manta ray snorkels off Kona, Waipio Valley lookouts and coffee farm visits. Summit tours have real altitude rules, so we weight safety detail. On Outty we rank every Big Island of Hawaii experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings, Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History, Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Big Island of Hawaii?

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    April to October, though the island runs year round. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Big Island of Hawaii?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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