The 15 Best BBQ Snorkeling Cruises Worldwide

1.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117Our pick

Spend five hours aboard a spacious catamaran from Vlychada Marina, stopping at Red Beach, the volcano hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. Your English-speaking crew serves Greek meze, a BBQ meal, desserts, soft drinks, water, and unlimited white wine, with pickup and drop-off included.

“Wonderful! The guide was amazing and the rest of the stuff too! Very friendly and really good vibes! Don’t hesitate to get this trip, it’s worth it and it was the highlight of our trip! Would go again”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,518 reviews · from $71Top rated

Join Captain Tama’s crew at 11am for a four-hour glass-bottom boat trip across Muri Lagoon. Snorkel with tropical fish, giant clams, and Charlie the moray eel, then enjoy a fish barbecue, pareu tying, coconut demonstrations, music, and island humor on Motu Koromiri.

“Even though it was rainy it was still a great day of snorkelling so many fish and turtles, finished off with a great bbq lunch and show. The staff are great and their enthusiasm makes a great day even better. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Rarotonga”

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

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

Cruise from Can Pastilla toward Palma’s marine reserve, stop to swim and snorkel near spots such as Cala Vella, and enjoy a BBQ, fruit, one included drink, music, and a friendly crew. Choose a daytime or sunset departure. Expect a social boat atmosphere, not a quiet sailing trip.

“Great! I recomand it! Friendly staff, good food, the sunset was amazing!”

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4.Curieuse Guided Tour, St Pierre, BBQ & 2 Snorkel Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 983 reviews · from $112

Cruise from Praslin to Curieuse with Geoli Charters for two snorkeling stops, a guided nature trail, giant tortoises, and a Creole BBQ. Guides including Benjamin, Rocco, Leroy, and Ryan lead small groups in English and French. Hotel pickup, equipment, soft drinks, and a rum cocktail are included.

“We had an amazing experience with Benjamin as our guide during the trail and snorkeling tour in Seychelles. He was not only friendly and approachable but also very knowledgeable. Throughout the journey, he shared fascinating insights about the history, culture, and nature of Seychelles, which made the experience even more enriching. On the trail, Benjamin guided us with patience and ensured we enjoyed the stunning views safely. During snorkeling, he pointed out beautiful spots and marine life, making the underwater experience unforgettable. If you are visiting Seychelles and want a guide who makes the experience both fun and educational, I would highly recommend Benjamin.Read more”

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5.Best of Milos and Poliegos Catamaran snorkelling Cruise with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $241

Spend about nine hours aboard a Lagoon 440 with POLCO SAILING, visiting Poliegos, Kleftiko, Gerakas, Kalogries, and other coastal sights. Expect Greek tapas, a barbecue lunch, open drinks, snorkeling, paddleboarding, Wi-Fi, and GoPro photos sent by email. Captains Yannis, Rafail, George, and Sivan have all been praised for careful weather decisions.

“One of the highlights of our entire vacation! It was a really windy day so we weren’t able to go to some of the beaches listed, but the crew made sure to make it memorable and still gave us an incredible experience!!”

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6.Dubai: Yacht Cruise with Swimming, Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · from $87

Join Sky Walker Yachts at Dubai Harbour for a shared yacht cruise through Dubai Marina to JBR Beach. You get a BBQ lunch, unlimited included beverages, swimming, snorkeling gear, inflatables, music, and an onboard pool. Some sailings also include a slide, while jet skis cost extra.

“Great trip. The pool at the back of the boat was great. Snorkelling not great as water not clear enough. Lovely lunch.”

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7.Phu Quoc: Speedboat Tour of 4 Islands with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 428 reviews · from $56

Join Pacific Boat for a six-hour, small-group speedboat trip from Phu Quoc. Snorkel at Kim Quy and Buom Islands, relax at May Rut Ngoai and Fingernail Island, then enjoy a seafood BBQ at a mainland restaurant. Guides including Windy, Ben, and Hugo are known for friendly care.

“Overall the day was great! A small group, Good snorkeling Nice islets, great food and our guide Windy was fun. Well worth the experience.”

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8.Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · from $117

Join the crew of the 100-foot Whale’s Tale from Nadi, the Coral Coast, or Lautoka for a seven-hour Mamanuca cruise. Expect a Champagne breakfast, island snorkeling with free gear, a beach barbecue, drinks, music, and time to relax on an uninhabited beach.

“This was not bad for a day trip. You have every option for an island. However, I would recommend people to go Malamala island if you only have one day.”

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9.From Dubai: Fujairah Snorkeling with Turtles, Transfer & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 406 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $135

Travel from Dubai to Fujairah for two guided snorkeling stops near Snoopy Island and Sharm Rocks. Yulia, Julia, or another instructor may help you spot turtles, rays, squid, and reef fish. A 42-foot boat, BBQ lunch, hotel transfers, and Khorfakkan sightseeing are included.

“Amazing day out and activity. Great team, small group, snorkelling was fantastic and the lunch was also very good. Highly recommend!”

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10.Muscat: Daymaniyat Islands Snorkeling Trip with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 376 reviews · from $70

Meet the multilingual MolaMola team at Al Mouj Marina for a guided snorkeling trip to two Daymaniyat Islands sites. Expect clear water, turtles, reef fish, rays, and possibly dolphins. Guides such as Ibrahim, Ahmed, DJ, and Lena help beginners feel safe, while lunch, snacks, equipment, toilets, and showers are included.

“Amazing adventure, crew were so helpful Ibrahim guide us well all the trip and lead us to the best places to see marine life and make sure every one is safe while snorkling DJ the our boat driver is very professional and give us great adrenaline rush in the way back with refreshing water splashes”

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11.Santorini Fishing Private Cruise boat tour – BBQ, Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $514

Spend about five hours on a private Santorini fishing cruise with Captain Makis and first mate Elias. Fish near the volcano, swim and snorkel in quiet coves, hear island stories, and enjoy a boat-cooked barbecue with snacks and drinks. Equipment is supplied, and the route can match your interests.

“We really enjoyed this Boat Tour! Elias & Mike were funny and made the 5-hour event go by quickly. The plan was good, and we liked fishing and seeing the pretty views. An exceptional way to experience Santorini's beauty while having fun. Highly recommended for an enjoyable and memorable adventure!”

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12.Nha Trang: Half-Day Snorkeling Adventure with BBQ Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 351 reviews · 390 minutes - 8 hours · from $30

Cruise Nha Trang Bay on a two-level Tiki-style boat with guides such as Phuc and Nguyen. You will snorkel at Hon Tam, Dam Bay, and Hon Mot, use SUPs, enjoy pastries and a BBQ lunch, and have time for swimming and optional water sports.

“We had a really nice day on the boat. We are travelling with our two children (3 and 7) and the whole family loved it! The food was great and the water was clear and warm. Would recommend to anyone who wants a fun and relaxing day at the sea!”

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13.Nha Trang: Hopping Tour, Snorkeling, Boat Party, & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Spend six hours off Nha Trang with snorkeling, swimming, music, a floating bar, Vietnamese food, and a BBQ lunch. Guides such as Bao, Rob, and Thang are known for keeping the mood lively while helping people in the water. Pickup, equipment, beach entry, fruit, and one drink are included.

“The boat and activities were incredibly fun especially the snorkeling, really enjoyed it all, the atmosphere was super fun too. Only thing I'd mention is on one of the stops at the beach you can do parasailing, but it cost extra to do say make sure to take extra cash for that if you want to do it as they didn't accept cash on the beach (2,200,000 vnd for 2 people).”

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14.Fishing Trip, Snorkelling, BBQ, & Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 315 reviews · 5 hours · from $88

Join fisherman Captain Mike and chef-fisherman Skevos for five hours from Rhodes Town. Troll for tuna and other species, try seabed fishing, swim and snorkel in a quiet bay, then eat grilled fish, Greek salad, and bread aboard a traditional 10-meter boat.

“We had a great time today! The guides were lovely, and our fellow fishing folks were fun to chat with. Turns out August isn’t the ideal month for fishing in Rhodes, but we still really enjoyed the whole experience. Quality family time — with lunch thrown in, to boot!”

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15.Aruba Morning Snorkeling or Sunset Sail to Boca Catalina With BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 273 reviews · from $119

Spend 4.5 hours aboard a small Spronk Catamaran, stopping at the Antilla Shipwreck, Boca Catalina, and Tres Trapi. Snorkel gear and SUP boards are included, along with drinks, snacks, and a meal of chicken, ribs, grouper, or vegetarian pasta. Choose a morning sail or sunset dinner cruise.

“The crew was so down to earth! The snorkeling was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! The boat didn’t hold that many people so we had plenty of space. Ate dinner while watching the sunset (although it was cloudy). The ship wreck was so interesting. Never felt rushed. Really enjoyed everything. The crowd was older on our boat and we definitely enjoyed that.”

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