The World’s 4 Best BBQ Cruises

1.Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 88 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $74Our pick

This half-day Rio tour pairs hotel pickup with a shared schooner ride around Guanabara Bay. You’ll see Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Niterói, historic forts, and the Rio-Niterói Bridge. Guides such as Luis, Louis, and JB have been praised for friendly commentary, but confirm the lunch choice carefully: the advertised seafood meal is often Brazilian barbecue.

“Very nice boat cruise... Not crowded at all! Everyone was very friendly! The Place I went to for lunch was the same place that I went to before the samba show. Nice place, lots of food! I don't eat meat so there were plenty of options on the buffet.”

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2.BBQ Evening Cruise Around Poole Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37Best value

Set sail from Poole Quay at 7:30 pm for a 90-minute evening cruise around Poole Harbour. You’ll get burgers, sausages, salads, coastal views, local information, and drinks from the onboard bar. The cruise returns to the quay and suits visitors who want dinner with a view rather than a formal restaurant meal.

“An amazing BBQ boat trip, lovely staff. Great food. All round good evening. Would defo recommend. Thanks for a lovely evening”

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3.Harbour Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Lunch, Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $286

Spend four hours aboard a 40-foot motor yacht with no more than 14 people. Your English-speaking captain shares harbour stories while you pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, bays, coves, and Bondi Beach. A three-course BBQ lunch, regional wine, local beer, swimming, kayaking, and fishing are included. Maggie and Semi are named crew members.

“Fantastic day on the water in a 37 ft boat with excellent service by Maggie and Semi”

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4.BBQ Bay Cruises: Elephant Rock, Blue Lagoon, Gozo & Comino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll cruise privately from Malta or Gozo around Comino, Blue Lagoon, Gozo and Elephant Rock, with time for swimming, snorkelling, caves and quiet coves. Captain Mário is praised for being attentive and helpful. The boat holds up to six, but bring your own food and drinks, and budget separately for the skipper, fuel and barbecue.

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