The 5 Best Maui Food Tours

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

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

Meet at Ku’ia Estate’s Lahaina factory, then ride with your guide to a 20-plus-acre cacao farm for a walk among the trees and a nine-piece chocolate tasting. Tastings take place in a treehouse. Guides who have led tours include Shawn, Brandy, Mandy, and Steph, though your guide may differ. Allow for stairs and about 20 minutes of walking.

“Our guide was great, full of energy and enthusiasm—very knowledgeable! We learned so much and really enjoyed ourselves!”

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

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

From Ku’ia Estate’s Lahaina chocolate factory, ride a van to a private cacao farm in the West Maui foothills. Walk among more than 20 acres of cacao trees, learn about harvesting and chocolate making, then taste nine award-winning chocolates with a cocoa drink. Guides have included Brandy, Dakota, Sean, and Cassandra.

“Very informative I never knew all that goes into the making chocolate”

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

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

Sea Maui’s 4.5-hour catamaran trip leaves from Kaʻanapali Beach for captain-chosen snorkel spots. Expect breakfast, lunch, drinks, a safety briefing, and the chance to see turtles, reef fish, dolphins, or seasonal humpback whales. The crew changes by departure; past trips have been led by captains including Kari, Linda, and Molly.

“I highly recommend booking this tour. The activity was wonderful, and the crew was amazing! Great service!”

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4.Road to Hana: Professional Guide, Food, Swimming, Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 10 hours · from $279

Let a local guide handle Maui’s winding Road to Hāna while you ride in a climate-controlled, 12-passenger cruiser with wide windows. The 10-hour tour includes breakfast, a hot lunch, waterfall swimming when conditions allow, and entry to Waiʻānapanapa State Park. Guides such as Travis, Spencer, and Uncle Joe share island history and culture along the way.

“Exceptional! Uncle Joe was informative, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. We learned a lot about the Hawaiian Islands, plants, and culture. He made us feel like we were part of his family. Before going we thought the price was too high but since it was a birthday we did it anyway. After the tour we were appreciative of being driven and were amazed at all we learned. Highly recommend.”

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5.Kaanapali Whale Watching Boat with Open Bar and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $167

Sail from Ka'anapali Beach on a 35-person catamaran for a 2.5-hour humpback whale watch. The crew shares insights as you scan the water, with gourmet pupus and an open bar included. Departures are daily at 12:30 PM, and if no whales are seen, you can join a Classic Whale Watch for free.

“The crew was great and made it extra fun! Cpt Matt and Gavin were especially attentive and enjoyable. It was a perfect day and saw lots of whale activity, so no complaints. Only thing I was missing was jumping in and swimming it was so hot! All around will recommend and do again with future family and visiting friends. Mahalo!”

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