15 BBQ Tours Worth Flying For

1.Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 7 hours · from $147Our pick

Set out from Shandrani Beach on a fast, comfortable boat with English or French guides such as Hans, Giovanni, and Nathaniel. Snorkel, see a shipwreck and lighthouse, visit Grand River waterfall, eat a beach BBQ on Île aux Cerfs, and finish with starfish and a drink.

“Amazing! We enjoyed so much every part of the trip. We saw dolphins, monkeys, we did parasailing .. it was just wow 😍 Loved the food as well. The skippers were the best! Giovanni was so fun to be around”

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2.Speedboat Tour of 4 Islands with Snorkeling & BBQ

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

Pacific Boat’s six-hour Phu Quoc trip visits Kim Quy, May Rut Ngoai, Buom, and Fingernail Islands by speedboat. Expect two main snorkeling stops, beach time, fruit, drinks, and a seafood BBQ at a mainland restaurant. Guides such as Windy and Ben are known for friendly, attentive service.

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

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

Spend seven hours on a speedboat from Blue Bay, snorkeling at the Marine Park, visiting Ile aux Fouquets lighthouse and Grand River South East waterfall, then eating a fish or chicken BBQ on Ile aux Cerfs. English and French guides, gear, drinks, and hotel pickup are not included.

“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.Mauritius: 5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Spend seven hours on a guided east-coast speedboat trip with Kenny, John, or another English- or French-speaking captain. Cruise mangroves, visit GRSE Waterfalls, stop for snorkeling, pass historic islands, enjoy a BBQ with local drinks, and finish at Île aux Cerfs.

“Nagyon finom ebed volt,kedves emberekkel.A hajó kapitanya mindenben a kedvünkben jart,nagyon jó program volt,nagyon élveztük.Láttunk delfineket es teknőst is!”

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5.Mauritius: Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Start early from Tamarin for a speedboat search for wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins, then snorkel near coral reefs and Crystal Rock before a BBQ lunch on Benitier Island. English and French guides, drinks, and gear are included, but conditions and dolphin encounters can vary.

“De schipper was erg enthousiast, alleen alle boten gingen als ramptoeristen achter de dolfijnen aan en het leek meer op een jacht op de dolfijnen dan ze op een respectvolle manier met de dieren omgingen , helaas werd mijn dochter ziek en wat erg netjes was dat de schipper ons keurig netjes weer afzette bij het beginpunt”

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6.Helsinki: Archipelago RIB Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $212Top rated

Meet guides such as Olli or Marko at Café Marina Bay, then race east from Helsinki in a red RIB boat. You’ll hear about island life, walk a recreational island, eat a Finnish lunch, and have time for a public sauna or sea swim. Bring swimwear, a towel, and hiking shoes.

“If you're in Helsinki I 100% recommend you do this! Amazing experience and a fantastic way to see Helsinki's archipelago 😊 Excellent service from start to finish, through booking, going on a hike, to being on the RIB itself. Outstanding attention to details and great commentary about archipelago and Finland in general. Zipping across the sea at high speed was an exhilarating experience! The crew on board was very helpful, fun and friendly ❤️ Thank you guys for this wonderful adventure and unforgettable memories!”

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7.Mauritius: Speedboat Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE Waterfall, BBQ, Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Meet at Cabane du pêcheur for a six-hour speedboat outing to Grand River South East and Ile aux Cerfs. You get beach time, a BBQ lunch, Mauritian drinks, and optional parasailing or tube rides. English and French support is available, with live music or sega on selected days.

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8.Private Speedboat Nemo Island with Snorkel & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Travel from Pattaya by private car to Samaesan, then spend five hours on your own speedboat with a local captain. Snorkel over coral, photograph Nemo, fish for squid and fish, paddle, and enjoy a small beach barbecue based on the day’s catch.

“The day trip in Pattaya was absolutely perfect! From the moment we were picked up from the hotel, everything was well-organized, planned, and precise. The staff was amazing, professional, and made us feel safe throughout the entire day. The photos they took of us were stunning — especially the underwater shots, which were truly unforgettable. The barbecue stop was delicious, and the whole experience was fun and relaxing. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this tour. Thank you so much!”

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9.Your Island Voyage Mauritius Speed Boat Excursion With BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Set out from Cap Malheureux with guides Stéphane and Coco for a six-and-a-half-hour private speedboat trip to Ilot Gabriel, Ile Plate, and Coin de Mire. You’ll snorkel, visit a lighthouse, eat a beach BBQ, and enjoy local drinks, including Mauritian rum.

“This trip was amazing and the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable . Safety was the top priority and really enjoy this family event”

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10.Mauritius : Ile Aux Cerfs 3 islands Speed Boat Trip with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $88

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce at 7:30 am for a fast-paced day on the water. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, Ile aux Fouquets Lighthouse, Ile aux Aigrettes beach, Eau Bleue for snorkeling, and Grande Riviere Sud Est waterfall, with a sand-side BBQ and drinks included.

“We were under the impression that it was a private trip for four - found out when boarding that it was not - the speedboat was filled with about 12 people. We were refused a refund. Despite this disappointment the trip was enjoyable, Read more”

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11.Speedboat Ile aux Cerfs + GRSE Waterfall, BBQ and Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $76

Meet at Debarcadere in Trou d’Eau Douce at 9:00 am for a shared speedboat ride to Grand River South East Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs. You get about two hours on the island, with time for swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling chances, optional water sports, a BBQ lunch, and drinks.

“First of all, this is not a guided tour. It's just transportation and the lunch, nothing more. There will be no one with you on the islands to assist or answer your questions if needed. At the “Debarcadere” the agent will meet you and spend 15 secoRead more”

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12.Sunset & Barbecue at Magawish Island By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 hours

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Magawish Island for 45 minutes of snorkeling, a beach barbecue, soft drinks, and a quiet sunset setting. Guides including Momo and Mahmoud handle the boat and hosting, while hotel pickup, equipment, shade, and island entry are included.

“it was amazing we do the drip a second time and we want to do this trip again and again. the guides Mahmoud and Mahmoud the caption they are very friendly”

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13.Robinson Tour By Private Speedboat with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $170

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Phu Quoc’s southern islands by private speedboat. Swim at Fingernail Island, snorkel around Bom and Gam Ghi, then eat a seafood BBQ on May Rut. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, drinks, and private transport are included.

“Know that the program described by Viator is wrong: I was delighted to book because I expected to follow the route sold but what a disappointment! We are promised a 1st island with a white sandy beach (Fingernail Island) and another isRead moreAuto-translated”

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14.Snorkeling to Krabi 7 Islands Tour by Speedboat Including Sunset BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $48Best value

Spend about seven hours on a speedboat visiting seven islands near Krabi, including Poda Island. Swim, snorkel, relax on the sand, watch the sunset, and eat a BBQ dinner. Transfers from Krabi Town and Ao Nang, equipment, water, fruit, insurance, and a guide are included.

“The great views on the islands and the snorkeling experience are great. The sunset was amazing.”

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15.Helsinki: RIB Tour to Local’s Cottage with BBQ and Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $306

You’ll race west from Helsinki by RIB, then spend two hours on a private family island with local hosts. Expect a nature walk, homemade lunch, wood-heated sauna, and an optional sea dip. English guiding, small groups, and protective gear are included.

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