The 9 Best BBQ Cruises

1.Palma Bay: Boat Tour with BBQ, Snorkelling, & Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,047 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Our pick

Spend three hours aboard the Super Delfin Verde from Palma Bay, swimming near Cala Vella or the marine reserve, eating a BBQ meal, and enjoying music with crew members such as Roger, Juan Diego, and Santi. Choose a daytime cruise or a sunset sailing, with snorkeling gear and one drink included.

“Very nice trip with the boat and the crew is very attentive. It would have been great if it was longer than only 3 hour and staying at more bays to spend some more time swiming but anyway it was very good to have lunch and drinks.”

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2.Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $111Top rated

Spend 5.5 hours aboard the R. Tucker Thompson, a working tall ship sailing from Russell through the Bay of Islands. Help raise sails, steer, climb the rigging, swim from the ship, visit an island, and enjoy scones, tea, and a chicken BBQ lunch. Paihia ferry transport is included when selected.

“Wonderful day out, sun, sea and sand. Dip in the water. Fabulous weather. Food was yummy. Staff were really attentive. They looked after everyone and we’re “down” with the kids!”

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3.From Blue Bay: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 7 hours · from $106

Set out from Blue Bay at 9:30 AM on a guided speedboat trip to Blue Bay Marine Park, Ile aux Fouquets, Grand River South East, and Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll snorkel twice, eat a fish and chicken BBQ with drinks, and return around 4 PM.

“Super excursion des spots de plongée parfait. On aurait juste aimé rester un peu plus sur l ile aux cerfs”

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4.Kardamaina: 3-Bay Pirate Boat Cruise with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 84 reviews · from $33Best value

Join the pirate boat Maria Magdalini from Kardamena at 10am for a 6.5-hour cruise to Kefalos Beach, Camel Bay, and Bubble Beach. Swim, sunbathe, jump from the boat, and eat souvlaki, salad, and bread onboard. English-speaking crew, toilets, sun mats, and vegetarian food on request.

“it waa fabulous and the best 22 euros spent. what we saw and the lovely places it was just fantastic”

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5.Catamaran with BBQ in the Bay of Palma

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Board an English-language catamaran in S’Arenal at 10:00 am for about four hours at sea. You’ll sail toward a nature reserve, stop for swimming and snorkeling, jump from the boat or use the ladders, and eat a BBQ lunch with drinks while music plays.

“Amazing experience! Beautiful boat. Stopped several times to swim. The BBQ and drinks are included and it is so good. Also very very nice staff and people.”

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6.Grand Bay: Catamaran Cruise to Flat Island with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie to Île Plate, or Flat Island, with a dinghy transfer, snorkeling, swimming, beach time, island walks, and a BBQ lunch of fish and chicken. French and English are spoken. Bring a towel, swimwear, and sunscreen.

“Le personnel a bord n'était pas très serviable avec les passagers + la musique etait a fond, c'etait franchement désagréable.”

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7.Blue bay: boat trip for ile au cerf (5 islands, barbecue)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $111

Join a small group of up to 10 for a seven-hour boat trip from Blue Bay. You will snorkel, visit Ile aux Fouquets Lighthouse, see Grand River South East, and eat a fish, chicken, and lobster barbecue on Ile aux Cerfs. Guides speak French and English, with Pascale, William, Val, and others on the team.

“Activity was great. The staff were amazing. Lunch was flavoursome. I would highly recommend 😍”

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8.Harbour Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Lunch, Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $286

Join Sensational Sydney Cruises for four hours aboard a small motor yacht with a captain-host, live harbour commentary, and a three-course BBQ lunch. Maggie and Semi have hosted the trip, which includes prawns, salmon, steak, wine, beer, swimming, kayaking, fishing, and Bondi Beach views.

“Fantastic day on the water in a 37 ft boat with excellent service by Maggie and Semi”

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9.BBQ Bay Cruises: Elephant Rock, Blue Lagoon, Gozo & Comino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours

Take a private boat for up to six around Comino, Gozo, and Malta. Your skipper can shape the route around sea conditions, with stops for swimming, snorkelling, caves, beaches, and the Blue Lagoon. Mario is one named captain, and the boat includes shade, seating, WiFi, music, and snorkel gear.

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