Oceanrider Seahorse Farm Tour Tickets
From: $60.00 USD
On this fascinating one hour tour you will learn about ocean conservation and one of the greatest ocean mysteries – the seahorse! You will be surrounded by thousands of seahorses on our oceanfront 3-acre farm from babies to pregnant males from Australia to Hawaii. You will also see our leafy sea dragons, enjoy our interactive tide pool and see the world’s only 100% sustainable marine aquarium with over 20 endangered species who are all being bred at ocean rider.
Adults: 13 year and older
$71 General
$70 Military/Seniors
$70 Kamaʻāina (local resident valid ID)
Children: 12 years and under
$63 Children
$62 Children of Military
$62 Kamaʻāina Child (local resident)
Must be 5 years of age to hold a seahorse
Toddlers Age 4 and under are FREE and can explore tide pool and fish feeding but cannot hold a seahorse.
Please note: Please book on line to guarantee your spot on the tour. We recommend that you do so 24 hours or more before you want to do the tour. All guests identification verified at check in. Walkins are welcome if space is available at $72 for Adults 13 and up $64 for Children walk-in. On line discounts do not apply for walk ins. Sorry, No refunds.
Please read our tour guidelines. SORRY, NO REFUNDS. We do offer rain check vouchers or gift shop credit.
COVID-19 Announcement: All Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm staff are fully vaccinated for COVID19. In order to enter our biosecure facility, please be prepared to show your Hawaii Safe Travel QR code or your Covid-19 vaccination card or recent (72 hours or less) negative Covid-19 test for each member of your group upon your arrival. This is a requirement as mandated by the Hawaii Safe Travels program, and applies to ages 2 and up. You will also be required to wear a proper mask at all times, and will be expected to maintain distances between family groups. Learn more »
Important Bio-Security Message: You must visit our Seahorse Farm first!!! Our guests cannot visit our facility within 24 hours from visiting another (outside) farm due to biosecurity concerns. All guests must wear a shirt, shorts, and shoes. (swimsuits are not allowed). Masks are now mandated by the Governor of Hawaii so please come prepared. All guests will be required to wash up at our wash station here on the farm.
Your health is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity.
Stringent Cleaning - We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour, and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests.
Social Distancing - Guests will stay at a safe 6-foot distance during all points of the tour. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
Wellness Checks - Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
Oceanrider Seahorse Farm Tours are lead by naturalists with certified biology degrees with special training in ocean conservation and are the caretakers for over 20,000 seahorses. You will love your tour with us! People have said that it is “life changing” and the “highlight of my trip to Hawaii!”
Use the email invoice as proof of purchase for your tickets. Tour tickets are not shipped, but available for pick up only. Bring ID. We will hold your reservation and tickets in the gift shop at the tour desk. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in, wash up, receive your tour briefing, get your name tag and sign your credit card receipt.
Reservations are required! Tour tickets must be purchased in advance and online up to 1 hour before the tour starts. We recommend buying your tickets as far in advance as possible. Remember we are closed on weekends. Sorry, but we are closed on weekends.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in, wash up, read our bio security and seahorse holding rules. The seahorse is very delicate animal and an endangered species on the edge of extinction so please follow holding instructions carefully.
ATTENTION CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS & GUESTS: Due to the high sensitivity of the environmental conditions of the Ocean Rider Farms and for the health and wellness of the animals, we regret that we can no longer accept cruise ship passengers as guests of the facilities at this time.
Additional information
| No Refunds. Ticket Sales Final. | On line discounts do not apply for walk ins. Sorry, No refunds. Please read our tour guidelines. SORRY, NO REFUNDS. We do offer rain check vouchers or gift shop credit. |
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| Tickets At Office | Your tickets will be held for you in the gift shop upon arrival. Your tickets will not be shipped to you. Sorry, no refunds. |
| Tour Ticket Prices | Adults: 13 and up Children: 12 and under Toddlers Age 4 and under are FREE and can explore tide pool and fish feeding but cannot hold a seahorse. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available at $72 for Adults 13 and up $62 for Children 5-12 (sorry discounts do not apply for those without on line bookings) You can book on line up to one hour before the tour starts if space is available. All guests identification verified at check in. |
| On-line Orders | On-line orders should be purchased 24 hours in advance and up to 1 hour before the tour if space is available. Tickets available at the gate, subject to availability. Regular Tour Times – Monday through Friday (please check ticket calendar). Our gift shop is open from 9:30am to 3:00pm. Tour Times and Tour exhibits may change according to the breeding needs of the seahorses and sea dragons. Sorry, no refunds. |
| COVID-19 Information | We are proud to announce that all Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm staff are fully vaccinated for COVID19. Please be prepared to show your vaccination card or current negative test in order to enter our bio secure facility. You will be required to wear a proper mask at all times and socially distance from other family groups. |
| Tour’s Safety Guidelines | To All Tour Guests and Visitors: Ocean Rider of Kona is an actual farm where we raise seahorses and other marine life (livestock). Because this is a farm, you will discover that the environment at Ocean Rider is less like the traditional aquarium experience you may have experienced or anticipated. |
| Holding Seahorses | All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be 5 years and older in order to hold a seahorse. |
Ocean Rider, Inc. is an Organic Hawaiian-Based Seahorse Aqua-Farm & Aquarium that Follows Strict Good Farming Practices in Raising Seahorses and Other Aquatic Life.
