BBQ Cruises Worldwide — Our Top 11

1.Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,518 reviews · from $71Our pick

Spend four hours on Muri Lagoon with Captain Tama’s crew, starting with a drumming welcome and glass-bottom boat ride. Snorkel among tropical fish, giant clams, and moray eel Charlie, then enjoy a fresh fish barbecue on Motu Koromiri with pareu tying, coconut demonstrations, music, and plenty of island humor.

“This was an awesome experience. We were looked after with such care and the guys were funny as. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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2.Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,452 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Sail from Vlychada or Ammoudi aboard a polished catamaran, stopping at Red Beach, Mesa Pigadia, the hot springs, and Santorini’s volcano. You’ll swim three times, eat a BBQ lunch, and watch the sunset on the afternoon sailing. Crew members Maria and Neta are named among the friendly guides.

“The most amazing day and experience. The food was amazing Liz. The staff were exceptional would highly recommend.”

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3.Santorini Platinum Catamaran Cruise with Meal, BBQ and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about five hours sailing Santorini’s volcanic coast aboard a catamaran limited to 18 passengers. Expect Red and White beaches, Mesa Pigadia swimming, the hot springs, Thirassia lunch, snorkeling gear, hotel-area pickup, a BBQ, Greek dishes, and an open bar. Sunset departures add sparkling wine.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Crew was amazing, food was great, and the drinks were great as well! Unforgettable experience- one of my favorite things we did in santorini”

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4.Sunset Cruise with Greek BBQ & Unlimited Aperol Spritz, Beer Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

Meet Rhodes Sea Lines in central Rhodes for a three-hour sunset cruise past the Old Town walls. Swim for an hour at Kallithea Springs, enjoy an onboard Greek BBQ, and order unlimited Aperol Spritz, beer, and wine while the crew sets a relaxed, music-filled mood.

“Average,scenery great alcohol as advertised no limit. Aging well used boat only 1 toilet out of 4 working not good with 60 plus people”

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5.Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 148 reviews · from $72

Board the Charleston Princess at 7:00 pm for a 2.5-hour ride around Charleston Harbor. You’ll watch the sunset, eat a BBQ buffet with pulled pork, chicken, salads, and vegetarian choices, and hear live music. Alcoholic drinks cost extra, and the cruise returns to the Maritime Center.

“It’s average. Nothing impressive but a relaxing trip around the harbor. Food was okay, drinks lacking. Band decent but it wasn’t blues”

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6.Luxury Sunset Cruise with Dinner, BBQ, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 5 hours · from $141

Sail from Vlychada on a luxury catamaran past Red Beach, White Beach, Indian Rocks, Akrotiri Lighthouse, and the caldera. Swim at the beaches and hot springs, then eat a Greek buffet and BBQ with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Crews may include Christina, Helen, Atila, Rita, or Erika.

“This was definitely one of our favorite parts of Santorini!!! Seeing it via boat and being able to go to spots you’d never otherwise see was amazing. Food was awesome, no lack of drinks (white wine and really good beer), the guides were fun- took amazing and cherished sunset photos of me holding the sun!! I’d highly recommend this tour. Only downside was we did not go to Thirasia and there was no explanation. I also never asked, it could’ve been due to strong winds near that area!! However, if I had not memorized all of our stops, I wouldn’t have known we missed one. It was super fun and…”

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7.Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Fish BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran from Imerovigli, visiting Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, the lighthouse, sulfur springs, and Nea Kameni. You get snorkeling gear, fresh seabream or chicken, Greek salads, vegetarian food, local wine, beer, soft drinks, and hotel pickup.

“AMAZING!! The boat was clean and looked brand new. The staff were amazing, friendly and gave descriptions about each site we visited. The lunch was delicious and freshly grilled. Highly recommend!!”

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8.Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Lunch, BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

Sail from Vlychada around Santorini and Thirasia, passing Red Beach, White Beach, Indian Rocks, and Akrotiri Lighthouse. You get swim stops, the Palea Kameni hot springs, a Greek buffet with BBQ, an open bar, hotel transfers, towels, Wi-Fi, and snorkeling gear.

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9.BBQ Dinner Cruise w/ Live Music & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · from $113

Spend 2.5 hours aboard the River Diva on a Danube dinner cruise from Parliament’s dock. You’ll enjoy seasonal BBQ-style dishes, unlimited drinks, live music, and rooftop igloo views of Budapest’s lit bridges and skyline. English-speaking hosts provide check-in help.

“Aktivitet blev aflyst af selvskab og ikke af os, i har trukket penge for turen så nu venter jeg at få pengene retur”

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10.Half Day BBQ Lunch Cruise from Paphos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $80

Sail from Paphos Harbour for a relaxed Cyprus sea day with a Greek barbecue cooked on deck, local drinks, live music, acrobatics, a swim stop, snorkeling, and kayaking. Pickup is available from selected hotels, and the cruise returns to the harbour.

“Great day out, staff couldn't do enough for you and drinks included a great plus. Loved the entertainment, just wanted it to go on longer! Arrive early so as to get a good spot as boat gets quite busy.”

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11.Lake Macquarie: Sunset Dinner Cruise with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Board the Lady Mac at Booragul Public Wharf for a three-hour evening cruise around Lake Macquarie. You get local prawns, steak, sausages, salads, dessert, and tea or coffee while the sun sets over the Watagan Mountains. Drinks are available from the licensed bar.

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