The 3 Best Food & Drink Experiences on Maui

1.Maui Ku’ia Estate Guided Cacao Farm Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,103 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Start at Ku’ia Estate’s Lahaina factory, then ride with your guide to a 20-acre cacao farm in the West Maui foothills. You’ll learn how pods are harvested, climb to a treehouse tasting, and sample nine chocolates. Guides including Mandy, Steph, Brandy, and Shawn are known for lively, clear explanations.

“I thought we had signed up for a tree house lunch. The application asked dietary need and I wrote two vegetarians and otherwise normal. We enjoyed Brandy very much. She really had the info down pat. She appeared that she really enjoyed her job. We also were pleased that all profit went to donations. Especially to Lahaina,.”

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2.Maui Ku’ia Estate Guided Cacao Farm Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99

Spend 90 minutes touring Ku’ia Estate’s private cacao farm near Lahaina, then taste nine award-winning chocolates with a cocoa drink in a treehouse above the grove. Guides such as Brandy, Dakota, and Sean bring the farm-to-bar process to life. Expect uneven ground, stairs, sun, and no hotel pickup.

“Didn't know what to expect. Really informative tour guide. Gave a great back history to the farm. The tasting of course was the best part. Fun activity with the family.”

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3.West Maui Half-Day Snorkel Tour w/ Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 118 reviews · from $176

Join Sea Maui at Whalers Village for a four-and-a-half-hour catamaran trip along West Maui. After breakfast and a safety briefing, snorkel at spots chosen for the day's conditions, then enjoy lunch, drinks, and a scenic ride back. Winter departures may include humpback whales.

“The crew, the ocean wildlife, the quick snorkeling 101 for newbs like me, the music, absolutely everything. The food was excellent too! With every penny and more.”

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