Fiji vs Tahiti (DM2000 vs DM3000)
The Fiji is a single-jar machine (36 oz) with four drink programs. The Tahiti runs three separate 24 oz jars at once, each with its own drink selector — the better pick when you want different drinks for different guests.
| Fiji DM2000 | Tahiti DM3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jars | 1 × 36 oz glass | 3 × 24 oz plastic |
| Drink programs | Ritas, Daiquiris, Slides, Smoothies | Selector per station; manual recipes for Ritas, Mojito Slush, Daiquiris, Coladas, Mudslides, Smoothies |
| Reference margarita | ≈ 4⅓ fl oz per 12 oz drink | 8⅔ fl oz per 24 oz jar |
| Size (Amazon listing) | 14 × 9 × 20 in | 19.34 × 19.5 × 19.5 in |
| Best for | Households that make more than margaritas — the presets cover daiquiris, mudslides and smoothies. | Hosts who want margaritas, coladas and a kid-friendly smoothie going at the same time. |
All figures from the manufacturers’ user manuals. We have not run side-by-side tests of these machines; this comparison is about specifications and features only.
Fiji DM2000
A Key West-style single jar with a four-way Drink Selector (Ritas, Daiquiris, Slides, Smoothies) on top of the 1/2/3 drink dial.
Check availability on Amazon: Fiji DM2000 (paid link)
Tahiti DM3000
The party machine: three blending stations, three 24 oz jars and a rotating ice chute so you can make three different drinks from one ice reservoir.
Check on Amazon: Tahiti DM3000 (paid link)
How to decide
- How many people do you usually serve? A 36 oz jar makes about three 12 oz drinks per batch; larger machines save you from running back-to-back batches.
- Do you want the machine to size the ice? Dial models (Key West, Fiji) shave for 1, 2 or 3 drinks automatically; others rely on the recipe volume and the manual toggle.
- Mostly margaritas, or a bit of everything? Drink-type programs (Fiji, Tahiti, Bali) adjust the cycle for fruit, cream and ice-cream drinks.
See the full Best Margaritaville Machine guide.