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.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
Start times
10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
Season
Starts Nov 4
Next available
Wed, Nov 4
Adult (ages 9+)
$35
Child (ages 0–8)
$17
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Abalone Farm Tour
Itinerary
Big Island Abalone
60 min
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.
What's included
Included
Abalone tasting, seaweed tasting
Traveller Ratings
4.9
181 reviews
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How it compares in Big Island of Hawaii
Starting price $35 is 72% below the typical $125 for tours of similar length in Big Island of Hawaii
Excurgo comparison of 524 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Abalone Farm Tour take?
Abalone Farm Tour lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Abalone Farm Tour cost?
Prices start at $35 per person for this Big Island of Hawaii experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Abalone Farm Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.
How much does Abalone Farm Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–8 pay from $17, adults from $35.
Can I cancel Abalone Farm Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Check-in at office. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Abalone Farm Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Abalone Farm Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 181 verified reviews; it is run by Big Island Abalone.
Reviews(181)
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adventix
August 8, 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.
Operator response
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 21, 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.
Operator response
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 28, 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!
Operator response
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!
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Lois_L
May 27, 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!
Operator response
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 19, 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!!!
Operator response
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!
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Linda_H
May 8, 2026
Fascinating and unusual tour.
All about abalone and the abalone farm. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Got to hold them and feel them clasping your finger. Tasted some of the seaweed they eat, really good. Got to taste the cooked abalone, it was good. Very different and interesting.
Operator response
Thank you for your coming and glad to hear that you enjoyed our educational farm tour! We designed a tour for you to learn, feel and taste abalone, so you nailed it! Hope to see you again! Mahalo!!!
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Audgeypoo
May 8, 2026
Yum yum gimme some
The tour was very informative and interesting. Carlos our guide was patient and answered questions as they came up. We were allowed to have some hands on experience with the abalone. The tasting at the end was great and surprisingly delicious and tender.
Operator response
Thank you for your coming! It seems that it is the first time for you to taste abalone, so we are so glad that you mailed it! We are always pleasured to provide information we know to visitors. Thank you for your comment! Mahalo!!!
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John M
May 1, 2026
Learn and have some fun at the same time.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Big Island Abalone tour. The tour guide did an excellent job mixing facts with humor and including hands-on learning. The tour ends with some delicious samples!
Operator response
Thank you for your visit and glad to hear that you guys enjoyed 60 min educational farm tour! Abalone is not a daily food and not so popular here in the US, so it is exciting that we tell you a lifecycle of abalone, globally well-known as delicacy. Hope to see you again! Mahalo!
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katherinetB2546BO
April 29, 2026
Highly recommend!
I was really looking forward to the abalone tour and it did not disappoint! Karen is so kind and passionate about sharing her knowledge about the farm! It was a wonderful way to start our trip as all of the staff were friendly and welcoming! Highly recommend😊
Operator response
Thank you for your coming and apology for my late response. Karen must be relieved to see your comment! We designed the farm tour for everyone from 3yrs kids to seniors, so perfect match to the family! Educational tour we offer is giving you everything we know, so you can be the master of abalone within 60 min! Mahalo!
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naomi_H
April 15, 2026
Perfect length tour, in...
Perfect length tour, in depth and more than just Abalone! There is minimal walking and most is shaded.
Operator response
Thank you for your coming and glad to hear that you enjoyed 60 min educational farm tour with small tasting. Yes, we designed a farm tour for all generation and 75% of the total tour time is conducted under the shade. Please try our food service next time when you visit Big Island again! Mahalo!!!
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