The 10 BBQ Cruises in the Pacific Islands That Book Out by the Wet Season

1.Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,518 reviews · from $71Our pick

Join Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruizes at 11am for a four-hour trip across Muri Lagoon. You’ll see reef fish, giant clams, and perhaps Charlie the moray eel from a glass-bottom boat, then snorkel in the marine reserve before a fresh fish BBQ, pareu tying, coconut show, music, and island humor on Motu Koromiri.

“I was absolutely amazing, staff where unbelievable, so good , would 100% recommend this , the trip and food was amazing”

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2.Naihehe Cave Safari in Sigatoka with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · from $126

Travel from Sigatoka into Fiji’s rural interior by boat and custom off-road vehicle. Guides such as Sadam, Moses, Tia, and Una explain village life, local customs, and the Naihehe Cave’s wartime past. Expect a kava ceremony, wet cave passages, a substantial BBQ lunch, and a lively four-and-a-half-hour adventure.

“An excellent day out. Gives an authentic experience of Fijian culture and village. Hearing the stories of the cave was so informative. Big shout out to Moses and Saddam.”

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3.Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · from $117

Join the crew of the 100-foot Whale’s Tale schooner from Nadi, the Coral Coast, or Lautoka for a seven-hour trip to uninhabited Snorkel Island. Start with a champagne breakfast, swim and snorkel from the beach, then enjoy a fresh BBQ lunch, music, and drinks. The crew, including Mike on some trips, keeps the day friendly and well organized.

“Viator/TripAdvisor told me that my concerns would be passed along to the company and I was waiting to write my review until I heard from someone, but no one has contacted me. It's just really important as we women are dressed in swimsuits with a lot of bare skin, that the male crew shouldn't be coming up and touching us unwantedly. I told the crew member twice "no, no," when he began patting and rubbing my bare back, and it wasn't until I felt forced to actually say, "I don't want your hands on me," that he stopped. And then he yelled after me at some point, "Where is your…”

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4.Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews

Spend six hours circling Bora Bora by ATV and jet ski with local guides such as Manu, Tahi, H, Tama, Caleb, and Mo. Ride three off-road trails, stop at island viewpoints and WWII cannons, cross the lagoon, and enjoy grilled fish, chicken, poisson cru, and fruit on a motu. Pickup is offered, and one booking covers two people sharing one ATV and one jet ski.

“We had an amazing experience with our guides, Caleb and H! From start to finish, the day was packed with fun, adventure, and genuine hospitality. Caleb and H are truly wonderful people—knowledgeable, caring, and full of humor. TRead more”

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5.Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $296

Spend six hours circling Bora Bora’s lagoon by Polynesian outrigger canoe, stopping at coral gardens, shark and ray sites, and a private motu for a BBQ lunch. Guides such as Sam, Jean, Tarepa, and Ruma add local stories, music, and help in English and French. Hotel pickup, gear, towels, drinks, and lunch are included.

“Sam our guide was so nice accommodating. We have French and English speaking guests and he made us all feel welcome and included. Each stop to swim and snorkel was great. Lunch was so delicious and the host was wonderful. Swimming with sharks and rays were the highlight of the trip.”

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6.Private Full-Day Lagoon Adventure in Bora Bora with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Spend six hours on a private Bora Bora lagoon tour with a local guide such as Aro, Toto, Koko, Ray, Manu, or Coco. Snorkel a coral garden, visit shallow-water stingrays, watch black-tip reef sharks, then eat grilled seafood, chicken, shrimp, rice, salads, and tropical fruit on a private motu.

“The whole tour was amazing! We saw variety of tropical fishes, sharks & sting rays. Tour guide Manu was very friendly and helpful. After snorkeling in 4 sites, We had a fabulous private lunch in a private area on a motu. The food and wine wRead more”

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7.Combo ATV & Jet Ski Day Trip with Polynesian BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours seeing Bora Bora from land and lagoon. Ride an ATV to three viewpoints, WWII guns, and off-road trails, then follow a local jet ski guide to a motu for a Polynesian BBQ, coconut demonstration, swimming, snacks, and lagoon stops. Pickup is by car on the main island.

“Super journée, vraiment à faire! Le quad permet de faire le tour de l’île, le jet ski, de voir le magnifique lagon et le repas sur le motu avait de quoi faire rêver ! Nous avons également fait le snorkelling avec cet organisateur et c’était tout simplement incroyable. Nous avons même pu voir des raies manta ! Les deux excursions était top ! Rien à redire c’était vraiment parfait !”

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8.Full Day Eco Snorkeling & Traditional BBQ Lunch on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $204

Spend about six hours cruising Bora Bora’s lagoon with a local guide, stopping to snorkel among tropical fish, manta rays, stingrays, reef sharks, and coral gardens. Guides such as Mana, Caleb, Mo, and Wilson add local stories, then serve a Polynesian BBQ lunch on a private motu with coconut cake, fruit, drinks, and island views.

“Mo & Wilson were great! They took us to 3 spots & each place was unique. The Manta Ray were beautiful. 2 of them kept swimming below us. Then onto the sting ray & sharks!! We finished with the coral gardens. The coral is so beautiful. Read more”

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9.Sabre Sunset Cruise with BBQ Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $79

Set sail from Port Denarau aboard the 78-foot Sabre for a relaxed sunset cruise around Nadi Bay and the Mamanuca Islands. You’ll receive bubbles on arrival, gourmet canapés, a BBQ dinner, soft drinks, local beer, and house wine. The cruise runs Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings, with selected hotel transfers available.

“A relaxing tour with sunset, great Service, delicious food and great entertainment! Absolutely recommended, we booked the tour spontaneously and were more than enthusiastic.Auto-translated”

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10.Private Bora Bora Lagoon Snorkel Cruise with BBQ Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $1,605

Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon with your own captain and guide, stopping for coral gardens, tropical fish, rays, and blacktip sharks. Then enjoy a BBQ on a quiet motu beach with views of Mt Otemanu. The route can be adjusted to the day’s conditions and your interests. English and French are offered.

“Ottima esperienza! Perfetta per un viaggio di nozze. Crociera privata all'interno della blue lagoon di Bora Bora. La guida è stata estremamente disponibile e ci ha tenuto compagnia per 6h, portandoci prima a nuotare con le mante, poi con le razze, quindi a visitare un centro di artigianato, da lì a prendere un caffè e infine su un'isola privata (sulla quale eravamo soli la guida, mia moglie ed io), dove ci ha preparato un ricco pranzo innaffiato da champagne. Consigliata”

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