BBQ Tours in the Caribbean, 15 Ways

1.Klein Curacao Day Trip with Premium Open Bar and BBQ-Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · from $131Our pick

Sail from Zanzibar Beach to uninhabited Klein Curaçao on a catamaran with an onboard restroom, snorkeling gear, fruit snack, premium open bar, and BBQ lunch. Expect roughly two hours at sea each way, about four to five hours on the island, clear water, a shipwreck, a lighthouse, and lively music on the return.

“Crew is outstanding in every way, the boat is beautiful. The island is beautiful and a sight to behold. There is not much in wildlife to see, but the boat crew and other guests more than made up for it with the party on the way back. Such a good time”

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

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

Sail Aruba’s west coast aboard a family-friendly Spronk catamaran, stopping at the Antilla Shipwreck, Boca Catalina, and Tres Trapi. You can snorkel, swim, paddleboard, or relax while the crew serves snacks, a meal, and unlimited drinks. Choose a morning trip or an afternoon sailing that ends with sunset.

“3 different snorkeling spot alot to see. Food was very good Easy to locate pick up point by Lucy's. First time to aruba for Girlfriend loved it.”

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3.Full Day Beach BBQ Lunch & Snorkeling Excursion in Grace Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $250Top rated

Island Vibes Tours takes you from Grace Bay into the clear waters around Providenciales for reef snorkeling, swimming, island stops, and a barbecue lunch. Crews such as JR, Manny, Palmer, Anthony, John, and Joey are known for keeping the day lively and informative. The catamaran includes loungers, shade, a slide, and a jump board.

“Anyone looking for a relaxing yet exciting day out with some locals, look no further. We spent the day with John and Mo, who were excellent and welcoming hosts. The rum punch truly is bottomless, and the lunch was fantastic. Dessert included grilled banana. We even stopped on the way back to Provo to spend some time jumping from the boats diving board and slide. Overall it was a memorable day and definitely worth the price.”

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4.West Coast Full-Day Tour with Beaches, BBQ and Blue Room

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 209 reviews · from $140

Spend about nine hours aboard Irie Tours’ double-decker catamaran, swimming and snorkeling at Kokomo and Cas Abao, entering the Blue Room Cave, and cruising past Curacao’s best-known beaches. Breakfast, BBQ lunch, snacks, drinks, and snorkel gear are included. A colorful open-air bus returns you to Caracasbaai.

“The actual boat trip was enjoyable and the crew was friendly, but the overall experience was frustrating due to poor communication and lack of transparency. The listing stated the tour would last approximately 9 hours and end at the meRead more”

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5.Catamaran Snorkel & BBQ Sail (cruise friendly)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $135

Join Epic Tours Bonaire for a four-hour catamaran cruise from Nautico Marina in Kralendijk. You’ll receive quality gear, a guided snorkel in the Bonaire Marine Park, grilled lunch, and unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, wine, rum punch, and Prosecco. Cruise departures are adjusted to ship schedules.

“One of our favorite excursions of all time. the snorkling was perfect, the food was great and the flying fish were cool added bonus to watch.”

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6.Full Day Cruise from Providenciales with Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $280

Spend eight hours cruising from Providenciales to Leeward Reef, Iguana Island, Caicos Banks, Ft George Cay, Shell Island, and Pine Cay. You will snorkel two reefs, search for sand dollars, see native Rock Iguanas, and eat a beach barbecue with fish, lobster in season, chicken, and rice. Crew members such as Captain Kwee and Pop add local stories and practical help.

“We saw so much of this beautiful island with an exceptional crew with plenty of delicious food and rum punch.”

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7.Private Island & Snorkeling, Turtles, Drinks, & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 172 reviews · 4 hours · from $153

From Nassau, Shore To Shore Bahamas takes you by 40-foot speedboat or catamaran to Pearl Island Reef, Green Cay, and Rose Island. Expect reef snorkeling, turtle viewing without touching, a beach BBQ, music, games, kayaks, and one rum punch. Captains such as Mike, Tristan, Ryan, and Goody are known for lively hosting and local stories.

“Great time, great captain and 1st mate, both knowable about the area and good spirited. They made a fun time funner!”

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8.Tropical Sailing Experience with BBQ Lunch or BBQ Dinner in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $135

Spend about four hours sailing from Varadero Marina, passing Spanish Lagoon and Flamingo Island before snorkeling at Mangel Halto Reef. Choose a morning BBQ lunch or an afternoon BBQ dinner with sunset views. Pickup is available, and the small group size, attentive crew, and onboard drinks make this a relaxed alternative to a large catamaran cruise.

“We had a blast from start to finish. The sailing was fun, snorkeling and dinner/drinks incredible. Best time ever.”

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9.Snorkel Cruise with BBQ Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $90

Cruise Spanish Water Bay to Caracas Bay for a half-day of snorkeling, a sunken tugboat, BBQ lunch, tropical drinks, music, and time to lounge. Irie Tours provides masks and onboard restrooms, with pickup from selected hotels and the cruise terminal for $15. Expect a relaxed outing for up to 50 people.

“I had some a great time. Everyone was friendly, drinks and food was good. Music was great. It was so much fun.”

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10.All Day Adventure with a Beach BBQ Feast from Providenciales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $225

Spend seven hours cruising from Grace Bay through Provo’s island chain. Snorkel Leeward Reef and Pine Cay Reef, explore Half Moon Bay, ride the boat slide, and eat a beach BBQ on an uninhabited island. Jules, Michael, and the captain keep the day moving with stories, drinks, music, and a lookout for Jojo the dolphin.

“We loved everything about our excursion. The staff (Micheal and Jules) were fun, interacted with all the guests, kept the play list and the drinks going. Captain took us to some pretty cool places and gave us a lot of history and stories of the isRead more”

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11.Private Island & Snorkeling, Turtles, Drinks & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $100

From Margaritaville’s Paradise Island marina, you’ll ride a speedboat to Pearl Island, Green Turtle Cay, and Rose Island. Snorkel for tropical fish and turtles, relax on a private beach, and enjoy rum punch, water, snacks, and sometimes lunch or pigs depending on the day. Guides such as Captain Mike, Tristan, Jamal, and Big Ray have earned praise for keeping the trip friendly and fun.

“We had a great time. The crew adapted the tour due to the weather. In August the weather can be a little challenging but they made it work. Well worth it.”

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12.Catamaran Party Cruise with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $84

Spend a half day aboard a catamaran from Sosua Beach with two snorkeling stops, a BBQ of chicken wings and sausages, music, drinks, a slide, and a diving board. Hotel pickup and return are included. Alex helps lead the fun, while Tony handles the grill. Expect a social boat ride for up to 20 people.

“We had an awesome day in the DR. We were a family of 5 on the ship and we met up with our family that lives in the DR and boarded the Bravo VIP Boat. We had so much fun reuniting. The drinks were flowing the island music was playing & the food was BBQing. We stopped to go snorkeling, it was fun, one of the crew started feeding the fish and they were all around me in moments. We stopped at a second place but no one got off to snorkel again (we were just enjoying family that we haven’t seen in years). Alex was our guide and he…”

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13.Full day 7hours- beach bbq, snorkel, Iguana island, half moon bay pine cay, Fun!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Set out from Providenciales at 10 a.m. for a private seven-hour boat day around Grace Bay, Pine Cay, Iguana Island, and Half Moon Bay. Your captain and mate plan the route around your group, with snorkeling, beach time, snacks, drinks, rum punch, and a barbecue lunch of ribs and chicken. Crew names vary, with Captain Jack, Chapa, Carlee, and others frequently assigned.

“We had an amazing day with Chapa and LB. It was definitely the highlight of our trip. The gentlemen were kind and caring with our kids. Helping them see everything they could while snorkeling. The appetizers were amazing and Chapa made the best special sauce for our bbq. The whole day was special and we will be booking again on the next trip.”

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14.Sosua Party Boat – Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · from $69Best value

Spend about four hours on a catamaran from Sosua Beach, with snorkeling over coral reefs, tropical fish, a natural pool stop, BBQ food, drinks, cocktails, music, and professional guides. Pickup is available, the boat holds up to 30 people, and morning, afternoon, or sunset departures may be offered.

“Foot could of been made to order so food could of been(Hot) and the drinks should of been served as soon as we got on the boat”

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15.Klein Curacao Sunset Cruise with Open Bar and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $140

Spend about eight hours sailing from Curaçao to Klein Curaçao, with snorkeling gear, beach time, lighthouse and shipwreck sights, a BBQ buffet, open bar, and a sunset cruise home. The crew keeps the boat lively, while the exposed crossing can be rough, wet, and slow in poor sea conditions.

“Awesome day! The ride over is a bit rocky but worth the trip. The most amazing blue water and awesome snorkeling day. The captain and crew were so friendly and helpful. Amazing lunch and plentiful drinks. If you’re considering an excursion try them out! You won’t regret it.”

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