Where to Ride: the 15 Best Speedboat Trips with a BBQ Worldwide

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

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

Spend seven hours with guides such as Hans, Giovanni, or Nathaniel on a fast, comfortable speedboat from Shandrani Beach. Snorkel over coral, see the d’Alblair wreck and Ile aux Fouquets Lighthouse, visit Grand River South East waterfall, then enjoy a chicken and fish BBQ on Ile aux Cerfs. Soft drinks, beer, and rum are included.

“It was amazing, this tour has everything! We had a blast of a day, would do it anytime again. Definitely worth the Money (a bargain for what you get)!”

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2.Speedboat Tour of 4 Islands with Snorkeling & BBQ

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

Join Pacific Boat for a six-hour speedboat trip from Phu Quoc to Kim Quy, May Rut Ngoai, Buom, and Fingernail Islands. Expect two snorkel sessions, beach time, fruit, drinks, and a seafood BBQ at a mainland restaurant. Guides such as Windy, Ben, and Hugo are known for keeping groups relaxed and well cared for.

“This tour was awesome! Guide and driver were very nice, and snorkeling was awesome. We visited beautiful places without other tourists and we had a delicious dinner after the tour”

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

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

Set out from Blue Bay at 9:30 on a seven-hour speedboat trip with snorkeling in the Blue Bay Marine Park, Ile aux Fouquets lighthouse, Grand River South East waterfall, and Ile aux Cerfs. Your $106 includes equipment, a fish and chicken BBQ, vegetarian meals by request, and drinks. English and French guides lead the day.

“Deux skippers qui prennent soins de la clientèle, avec un bateau confortable et non surchargé. Malgré le temps capricieux, ils ont réussi à nous faire passer une super journée. Le repas du midi est également délicieux.”

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4.5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

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

Spend seven hours on Mauritius’ east coast with a captain and English or French-speaking guide. Cruise mangroves, visit Grand River South East Waterfall, pass historic islands, snorkel near Île aux Aigrettes, and enjoy a BBQ with local drinks near Île aux Cerfs. Guides such as Kenny and John have earned praise for warm service and clear explanations.

“excellente activité... Tout etait bien juste un peu plus de temps ...je recommande.. excellente journée et belles rencontres”

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5.Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

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

Set out from Tamarin on a small-group speedboat with an English or French-speaking guide. Look for spinner and bottlenose dolphins, snorkel near coral reefs, pass Crystal Rock, then enjoy free time and a BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers. Guides Gael and Éloïc have been praised for their care, though dolphin encounters can be crowded.

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

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

Meet Olli, Olle, Marko, or another Redrib guide at Café Marina Bay for a fast, scenic trip through Helsinki’s eastern islands. You’ll hear about Finnish nature, walk a recreational island, eat an outdoor snack lunch, and have time for a public sauna or sea swim. Bring swimwear, a towel, and sturdy shoes.

“We had such a great few hours with our guide Ollie. The sauna experience was amazing. Very Finnish. We were extremely lucky with the weather too. The water was like glass.”

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

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

You’ll ride a speedboat from Cabane du pêcheur to Grand River South East and Ile aux Cerfs, with a waterfall stop, beach time, BBQ lunch, and an all-inclusive bar. Expect English or French support, about two hours of free time on the island, and optional parasailing or tube rides at extra cost.

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8.Private Speedboat Nemo Island with Snorkel & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

From Pattaya, a private car takes you to Samaesan pier for five hours on your own speedboat. Snorkel over coral, photograph Nemo underwater, fish for squid, then eat the catch at a small beach BBQ. A paddle board, beach chairs, gear, transfers, and photo service are included.

“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 · from $616 for the boat, seats 8

Set out from Cap Malheureux with Stéphane, Coco, and a certified crew for a private northern Mauritius speedboat trip. You’ll snorkel at Ilot Gabriel and Coin de Mire, visit Flat Island’s lighthouse, and eat a beachside BBQ with seafood, meat, fruit juice, and Mauritian rum. The boat carries only your group of up to eight.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $88 a head

Start at Trou d’Eau Douce for a small-group speedboat trip capped at 15 people. Visit Île aux Cerfs, the historic lighthouse at Île aux Fouquets, Île aux Aigrettes beach, Eau Bleue for snorkeling, and Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall. Lunch, BBQ food, alcoholic drinks, and soft drinks are included.

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $76 a head

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce at 9:00 am for a six-hour speedboat outing to Grand River South East Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll see the waterfall meet the Indian Ocean, enjoy about two hours on the island, and have a beach BBQ with drinks. The trip is transport-focused, with no named guide provided.

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12.Sunset & Barbecue at Magawish Island By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $371 for the boat, seats 2

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Magawish Island for 45 minutes of snorkeling, a beachside barbecue, soft drinks, fruit, and sunset views. English-speaking guides, including captains Momo and Mahmoud, handle the trip, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The outing runs about three hours and suits couples or small groups.

“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 a head

Spend about seven hours exploring four southern Phu Quoc islands by private speedboat. You’ll swim at Fingernail Island, snorkel near Bom and Gam Ghi, and eat a seafood BBQ on May Rut. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, drinks, and private transport are included.

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

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

Leave Krabi at 2 pm for a seven-island speedboat trip around the South Andaman Sea. Swim, snorkel, relax on the sand, and watch the sunset before a BBQ dinner. Equipment, water, fruit, insurance, and transfers from Krabi Town or Ao Nang are included. Bioluminescent swimming may be possible on suitable nights.

“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 a head

Leave Helsinki by red RIB boat and cruise 45 minutes through the archipelago to a family-owned island. Your English-speaking hosts lead a nature walk, prepare a homemade lunch, and heat a genuine wood-fired sauna. Expect a small group of up to 15, flotation gear, and a rain-or-shine outing.

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