Discover the beating heart of Hawaii’s seafood industry at the Honolulu Fish Auction, the only fresh tuna auction of its kind in the United States. Modeled after the famous Tokyo auction, this state-of-the-art facility at Pier 38 serves as the anchor for the local fishing village, offering a rare glimpse into a fast-paced, competitive bidding process found nowhere else between Japan and Maine. Watch as vessels unload their catch just feet from the auction floor, where premium fish are sold individually to ensure fair compensation for independent fishermen and the absolute freshest quality for consumers. Step into a tradition that has united fishermen and buyers since 1952 and see firsthand how the “best in class” catch makes it to your plate.

Register for a Guided Tour

Click Register Now to view open dates on our reservation calendar.  Select an open date.  Follow the instructions until you complete the credit card payment via Paypal (You do not need to have or create a Paypal account to complete payment).  Reservations must be received or cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.  For groups larger than 12, please contact us at tours@dev.hawaii-seafood.org or by phone at 808.521.5020.

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Hours & Admission

Tours are conducted, by RESERVATION ONLY, on select Saturday mornings from 6:00am – 7:30am.  Please check the reservation calendar for availability.  Tour cost is $25 for adults and $20 for children 8 – 12 years old.  As a place of business the Honolulu Fish Auction does not allow unescorted access into the facility.  NOTE: Tours are not generally scheduled mid December to mid January.

Instructions & Directions

All visitors:

  1. must be escorted for entry into the facility,
  2. are required to wear closed-toe shoes,
  3. will be required to step into a half-inch of water with sanitizer prior to entry,
  4. should dress appropriately as the building temperature is set at 48°F.

Detailed instructions and driving directions will be sent to you upon registration.

Disclaimers

  • As a place of business the Honolulu Fish Auction does not allow unescorted access into the facility.
  • The amount and variety of fish available for viewing each day is unpredictable.
  • The tour is not recommended for children under 8 years of age and those who have trouble walking on their own or those that are at greater risk to injury from falling including the elderly and pregnant women.
  • Due to the environment and for safety reasons, the auction floor portion of the tour is not recommended for those in a wheelchair.