7 BBQ Cruises in Vietnam That Repay the Day

1.Speedboat Tour of 4 Islands with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 428 reviews · from $56Our pick

You’ll visit Kim Quy, May Rut Ngoai, Buom, and Fingernail Islands by speedboat with Pacific Boat Phu Quoc Snorkeling. Expect two snorkeling sessions, beach time, fruit, drinks, and a seafood BBQ at a mainland restaurant. Guides such as Windy, Ben, Hugo, and T are known for friendly, attentive service.

“Everything went according to plan, our guide was the wonderful T. Highly recommend! :)”

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2.My Son Sanctuary & Sunset River Cruise BBQ or Banhmi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $18Best value

You’ll visit My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide, watch a traditional Cham performance, then cruise the Thu Bon River toward Hoi An at sunset. Choose a BBQ meal with local food, fruit, and rice liquor, or a banh mi option. Guides such as Thao, Van, Tin, and Lam are praised for lively stories and strong local knowledge.

“It was a super tour and Thao our driver was incredible. He was so knowledgeable about the area and the full history of the temples.”

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3.Hopping Tour, Snorkeling, Boat Party, & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Spend six hours sailing from Nha Trang to a coral reef, snorkeling, swimming, and joining a lively floating party with music, wine, fruit, and a boat slide. Guides such as Bao, Rob, Thang, and Bob Marley are known for keeping the mood high while watching water safety. Lunch includes seafood and Vietnamese dishes, followed by two hours at Tranh Beach.

“This trip was absolutely amazing - best we’ve had in Vietnam so far. Thang was a great tour guide , it was our first time snorkelling and he was very helpful and also took lots of underwater videos for us which are amazing to have. We had lots of fun and would love to do it again!”

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4.Snorkeling Tour with BBQ Lunch at Coral Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 258 reviews · from $27

Join an English-speaking crew from Vietnam Fantastic for a full morning on Nha Trang Bay. You’ll snorkel at two sites, possibly including Mun Island, with equipment, marine park entry, hotel transport, snacks, and a seafood or vegetarian BBQ lunch included. Guides such as Bao and Thuan help first-time snorkelers feel safe.

“It was beautiful yet a bet crowded but the guide tried everything to make sure we have a great time”

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5.Hidden Hon Ba Nature Reserve Motorcycle Tour BBQ,Beer,Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $75Top rated

Ride with True Friends Easy Rider from Nha Trang through rice fields, villages, and coconut plantations to Long Son Pagoda, Po Nagar Temple, and Hon Ba Nature Reserve. Guides such as Bo, Kevin, Monkey Boy, and Hai provide safe driving, local stories, and a BBQ lunch by a quiet waterfall. Self-drive is available by request.

“We cancelled this tour. At age 80 we didnt want to hold back the group. However, a view of the videos on YouTube makes me wish I was young again. So, you younger folks out there, dont miss this. Go and do while your body can keep up with your desires.”

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6.ATV Quad Bike Adventure and BBQ Feast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · from $60

Start at Hoi An Post Office and travel by van to the rural riding area. After a safety briefing, follow an English-speaking guide through villages, rice paddies, jungle tracks, mud, and streams for roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. Finish with a fresh BBQ meal, drinks, and vegetarian options. Solo ATV riding costs extra.

“The day trip was absolutely amazing it was everything we could ask for. The host was very welcoming and very knowledgeable on the village and how the locals live. The quad bike experience was phenomenal, half way we stopped over for some drinks and the coffee was the absolute best.”

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7.Full Day Motorcycle Tour (Hon Ba Nature Reserve and BBQ)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $67

Ride from Nha Trang into the countryside with a private guide such as Thomas, Chanh, or Lee. Visit mat and conical-hat makers, Tong Lam Pagoda, rice and paper workshops, rural villages, and Hon Ba Waterfall. Motorbike transport, fuel, entrance fees, lunch, water, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“This motorcycle tour was amazing, right from where we started to the finish, it was an unforgettable experience. Got a chance to check out some winding roads, stunning landscapes, and rode through some local areas.”

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