6 BBQ Cruises in Cape Verde to Build a Day Around

1.Boat Trip, Snorkeling, Cave & BBQ on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 7 hours · from $129Our pick

From Praia, ride to Ribeira da Barca, then take a traditional fishing boat past volcanic rock and Pilon de Achada Leite to Águas Belas cave. Swim and snorkel if sea conditions allow, then eat fish barbecue on a black-sand beach. Guides speak English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

“Our driver and guide were great. Activity said snorkeling but there were 6 people and 3 snorkels. The swimming and snorkeling were over the side of the boat in the cave we only stayed for about 15 mins. The current was a bit rough and it was only large rocks to see. BBQ was tasty but beach is very rocky (recommend water shoes) and dirty with no good place to sit. Does seem typical. Overall trip was great but felt expensive.”

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2.Fishing Snorkeling and Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $92Best value

Spend about five hours on a private boat from Sal Rei, fishing along Boa Vista’s Estoril coast, then stopping at Djeu for snorkelling, beach time, and a barbecue made with your catch. The captain is a lifelong island resident, and rods and safety gear are provided.

“Excellent from start to finish... we had communication the full time from yara who text us let us know what to expect and when our taxi had arrived on the morning of excursion. We travelled around 20 minutes to the boat. Taxi driver was lovely and made you feel really relaxRead more”

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3.Motoryacht Trip with Fishing, Snorkel, Beach BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 6h 30m · from $111

Cruise from Sal Rei with Boa Vista Tours for bottom fishing, a Bay of Chaves sail, reef snorkeling, and two hours on a small uninhabited island. Josie and her team arrange the BBQ, with fresh fish or meat, drinks, and return transport included.

“It was very well organised with good communication. Josie and her team are very knowledgeable and quick to address any issues. They all seem to genuinely want guests to have a good time without hustling for tips. Lunch was good in a great location. Small groups so plenty of room on the boat and good toilet facilities on board.”

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4.Ribeira da Barca: Boat Trip to the Cave, Snorkeling and BBQ on the beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $127Top rated

From Praia, you travel to Ribeira da Barca, then take a traditional fishing boat to Pilon de Achada Leite and Aguas Belas. Guide Alfonso, Alex, or another small-group guide leads the day, with snorkeling, a black-sand beach lunch, hotel transfers, and an optional private upgrade.

“Alfonso was an amazing guide! Felt comfortable the entire time, got to see great views, the assomada market and of Ribeira da Barca. Such an awesome experience!”

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5.Boat Trip to Aguas Belas Cave+Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Travel from your accommodation to Porto Ribeira da Barca, then ride a colorful fishing boat 3 km to Aguas Belas Cave. Swim inside the cave before eating a beach barbecue. Guides such as Edmilson and Kevin speak several languages, and the private tour includes transport, lunch, and life jackets.

“activités au top tout était parfait. le guide ,le chauffeur et les deux personnes du bateau de pêche . barbecue excellent et très copieux. Explications pendant l excursion parfaite”

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6.Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $128

From Praia, Bu Country Tours takes you through Santiago’s mountains to Tarrafal. You’ll visit Ponta Preta lighthouse by boat, snorkel at Agudoal, and enjoy a fresh fish barbecue before relaxing on the beach. The small group is limited to eight people.

“Everyone was very helpful and professional. Very good boat tour, the boat guide was from Tarrafal and he really knew the area history and had a real proud for his land. The lunch with fresh tuna was amazing. The driver and the guide were always available and very professional. Congratulations to the organisation. It was a great family moments knowing Trarrafal and his culture.”

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