BBQ Cruises Around the World: The 14 Best

1.Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Spend about five hours sailing from Vlychada Port past Red Beach, White Beach, Indian Rocks, and the Venetian Lighthouse. Swim at the hot springs and Mesa Pigadia, then enjoy a Greek dinner, BBQ, and open bar while the sun sets. Roundtrip hotel transfers and a maximum group of 20 keep the outing simple.

“Une expérience fabuleuse merci à l'équipage tout était parfait.la nourriture aussi .Le transfert aussi”

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

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

Set sail from central Rhodes with a friendly English-speaking crew, stopping at Kallithea Springs for swimming and a freshly prepared Greek BBQ. Drinks flow throughout the three-hour cruise, with music, bean bags, snorkeling gear and sunset views on the return to Rhodes harbor. Panos and Katia are among the warm personalities on board.

“The crew were all fantastic, very open and got everyone in the mood. The views were amazing, the ride was smooth and the food was excellent! The swim stop at Kalithea Springs was fantastic, can’t recommend doing it enough!”

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3.Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise

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

Board the Charleston Princess at the Charleston Maritime Center for a 2.5-hour evening cruise with a pulled pork and smoked chicken buffet, vegetarian choices, live music, and sunset views. Drinks cost extra at the bar. This suits couples, families, and friends who want dinner and harbor scenery in one easy outing.

“When we arrived, the young man checking our ticket said to us “ overbooked, but get what you can out of it” …. Ummmm I paid over 100 dollars for this hello”

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4.Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $145

Sail from Vlychada Port to Mesa Pigadia, Santorini’s hot springs, and Thirasia Island on a five-hour cruise for up to 20 people. You’ll have time to swim and snorkel, enjoy an onboard BBQ-style meal and open bar, and watch the sunset while returning to port. Round-trip minibus transfers are included.

“The cruise and staff were wonderful. The food and views amazing! Maybe a little more people then I’d like on a boat but that’s ok!”

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

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

Sail from Vlychada Port past Red Beach, White Beach, Akrotiri Lighthouse, and Indian Rocks. Stop at Mesa Pigadia, the volcanic hot springs, and Thirasia for swimming and snorkeling, then enjoy a Greek buffet, BBQ, beer, wine, and soft drinks as the sun sets. Hotel pickup, towels, Wi-Fi, and snorkeling gear are included.

“nothing everything was fantastic from start to finish perfect way to see the sunset and the food was amazing.”

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

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

Spend 2.5 hours aboard the River Diva, cruising from Parliament along the Danube with seasonal dinner, unlimited drinks, and live music. You’ll pass Budapest landmarks such as Liberty Bridge and enjoy panoramic views from the illuminated rooftop igloo. An English-speaking host meets you at Kossuth Lajos Square Dock.

“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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7.Krabi Romantic Sunset Cruise with BBQ Seafood Dinner by Krabi Sea Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $76

Set sail from Ao Nam Mao Pier at 2 pm aboard a spacious replica junk boat. Swim at Chicken Rock and Koh Poda, cruise past Railay, eat a seafood barbecue and Thai buffet, then watch the sunset near Phra Nang Cave. Guides such as Yaya, Mata, Paul, Tuk-kik, and Nicky may be part of the friendly crew.

“We were picked up as arranged and each step of the journey we were treated well with details explained to us. The crew were all amazing.”

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8.Marina Dhow Cruise with BBQ Dinner and Live shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $55

Cruise Dubai Marina for two hours aboard a traditional dhow, with a 4-star buffet, water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, Arabic and English music, and traditional live entertainment. Hotel pickup begins around 7 pm, boarding is at 8 pm, and the cruise returns to the berth at 10:30 pm.

“The food is just OK. The service is just OK too. The crew are friendly. The ship needs a little improvement . It is getting old.”

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9.Sabre Sunset Cruise with BBQ Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $79

Set sail from Port Denarau on the 78-foot SABRE, a custom catamaran built for relaxed evening cruising. You’ll watch the sun fade over the Mamanuca Islands while enjoying canapés, a chef-prepared BBQ dinner, local beer, house wine, soft drinks, and music from the crew. Return transfers are available from selected Nadi, Denarau, Vuda, and Wailoaloa hotels.

“Great service great food, appreciate all the fun from staff it was awesome, will book again !!!!!!’nnnnn.”

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10.Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Landcruiser Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $39

You’ll spend an afternoon and evening in Dubai’s Al Aweer desert, riding through the dunes in a Land Cruiser before settling into a camp for camel rides, henna, Arabic dress, shisha, a BBQ buffet, belly dancing, tanoura, and a fire show. Pickup and drop-off from Dubai hotels are included. Guide Commando receives special praise for friendly service.

“We had an awesome experience with Commando in the Dubai Dessert Safari! We rate this experience the best we had for our trip to Dubai. Not only the activities were great but Commando did an awesome job as our guide. Totally recommend this! 🙌🏼”

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11.Lake Macquarie: Sunset Dinner Cruise with BBQ

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

Spend three hours aboard the Lady Mac on Lake Macquarie, with an onboard BBQ of local prawns, steak, sausages, salads, dessert, and complimentary tea and coffee. A licensed bar sells beer, wine, spirits, and soft drinks. Depart from Booragul Public Wharf between October and March, with sunset views toward the Watagan mountains.

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12.Dubai Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Dhow Cruise Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $85

Start at 2:30 pm with a professional safari driver and six hours of desert activities, including dune bashing, sand boarding, camel riding, henna, costumes, a BBQ buffet, and live shows. The package also includes a two-hour Deira dhow cruise with dinner, drinks, and entertainment. Confirm whether the desert and cruise run on the same day.

“Muito divertido e atendimento muito simpatico. recomendo sem duvida.”

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13.Dubai TRIO: City Tour- Desert Safari with BBQ- Dhow Cruise Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $145

See Dubai’s old quarters, Gold Souk, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa area, then cruise Dubai Creek by wooden dhow and spend the next day on a red-dune safari. Hotel pickup, dinner, camel riding, dune bashing, sandboarding, and camp entertainment are included, with shared transport for groups of up to 15.

“Excellent experience was very well organized recommended for for stop over people must see experience”

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14.Sunset Eco and BBQ Dinner in Cruise Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $35Best value

Leave Hoi An’s old town for a three-hour evening cruise from the Thu Bon River to Cua Dai Bay. You’ll see fishing villages and giant nets, take photos, fish from the boat, and enjoy a seafood barbecue with local beer, rice wine, music, and sunset views. The group is limited to 10 people.

“That was amazing experience!!! They brought us to see a fish net, than we had a small tour in a basket boat, than tour in the river enjoying sunset. We were lucky to have good weather! Then we stayed in the middle of the river. We had dinner with good barbecue fooRead more”

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