Ocean Rider Inc is a leading brand in the aquaculture industry, located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. With over 30 years of experience, Ocean Rider Inc specializes in the breeding and conservation of seahorses. Their commitment to marine life preservation is evident in their guided tours of their marine farm and seahorse aquariums, led by experts in conservation. Visitors can expect an educational and immersive experience, learning about the intricate world of seahorses and the importance of their conservation. Ocean Rider Inc offers a unique opportunity to witness the beauty of these fascinating creatures up close. With a 4.5-star rating from 721 reviews, customers have praised the informative and engaging tours provided by the knowledgeable staff. For those interested in experiencing a truly unforgettable marine adventure, Ocean Rider Inc is a must-visit destination.
Amenities and More
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Reviews
We took a tour here and it was super cool. The tour is a bit overpriced in my opinion, but if you are a big seahorse enjoyer I would recommend going anyway. You get an awesome opportunity during the tour to hold seahorses. It’s so cool seeing them at their various stages in life. This tour is very informative. Great for children and adults alike.
I didn't know you wanted farm seahorse but I'm glad they did! Aim to reduce poaching, the farm caters of conservation study and accessibility to pet trade without the dangers of harvesting these Majestic little creatures in the wild
Fantastic and informative tour about the endangered seahorse and Ocean Rider's efforts to breed them to prevent their extinction from being fished in the wild. You'll learn everything you want to know about seahorses and even get to feed them and hold one. Our tour guide (Erica?) was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Highlights include: seahorse babies in the nursery, leafy sea dragon tank, and holding a seahorse.
Seahorse tour was super fun and interesting, the tour guide Lawrence did a really great job of sharing just how cool seahorses really are. If you love the ocean and conservation, this is a great place to go!
What a unique experience! Definitely focused on seahorses but you learn a lot about them while on the tour. Of course the highlight of the tour is actually getting the seahorse to latch on to your fingers. You cannot let them buy they put the seahorse so it latches on to you. Really cool to see them up close. Totally worth the cost of admission. The things in the gift shop aren't too pricey either. If you're on the island this is definitely a must do. I don't know where else you'll be able to do this.
Very enjoyable hour spent visiting this seahorse farm. Guide did a good job educating us about these animals.
They gave us time to interact with the seahorses and observe…
They also have a small on site aquarium to view some of the larger ones.
What a blast! Our guide was excellent!! Knowledgeable and enthusiastic! We learned so much about Sea Horses - a very fun experience!
Seahorses: lovely. Price value of the tour: eh don't think so. I was astounded by how many people were on this tour, at least 50? With one guide at$78/pp for maybe 45-50min of essentially 3-4 stops. Then they try to sell you seahorses at the end. There might be some conservation built in, but it felt like a rip off, either limit your tour numbers or lower your price. Yes you get to hold a seahorse or let it wrap around your finger for a brief moment. If you're seahorse obsessed then sure come, is you like aquatic life more generally, go snorkeling or to an aquarium.
Location
73-4388 Ilikai Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
Hours
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Monday
09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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Tuesday
09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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Wednesday
09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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Thursday
09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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Friday
09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
- Saturday Close
- Sunday Close
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