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Best sailing cruises with BBQ and open bar

Compare the best sailing cruises in Aruba with BBQ and open bar—grilled lunch on board, hand-crafted cocktails, and snorkeling. Sailing, delicious food, and unlimited drinks in one trip.

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Our best sailing cruises with bbq and open bar picks

Luxury Lagoon Cruise with Onboard Chef and Signature Cocktails

4.8 · 248 reviews

Price from $134

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Pelican’s Luxury Lagoon Cruise delivers a premium experience: an onboard chef grills lunch on sight, hand-crafted cocktails from the bar, and a teak schooner along Aruba’s south coast. Add Champagne, kayaking, snorkeling, and rope swinging. Ideal for couples and small groups who want sailing, a proper grilled meal, and signature cocktails—not just snacks.

Best for:

  • Couples and small groups wanting a premium sail with real food
  • Travelers who want an onboard chef and grilled lunch
  • Anyone who enjoys hand-crafted cocktails and Champagne
  • Guests who want kayaking, snorkeling, or rope swinging in one trip

Tropical Sailing Experience with BBQ Lunch or BBQ Dinner in Aruba

4.9 · 174 reviews

Price from $135

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Tropical Sailing Aruba combines a full BBQ meal with premium open bar and snorkeling at Mangel Halto. Morning sails include BBQ lunch; afternoon sails include BBQ dinner and a sunset. Cruises past Spanish Lagoon and Flamingo Island. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. Best for guests who want a relaxed sail with a hearty BBQ and flexible schedule.

Best for:

  • Travelers who want a full BBQ lunch or dinner on the water
  • Anyone who wants a sunset sail with dinner
  • Guests who prefer vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free options
  • Snorkelers who want to explore Mangel Halto Reef

Sailing, open bar, and delicious BBQ—Aruba’s best combination for a full day on the water. Whether you want an onboard chef grilling lunch on a teak schooner or a classic BBQ at anchor with snorkeling, these cruises deliver. Unlimited drinks, a proper meal, and scenic sailing along the coast. Compare the luxury chef experience vs. the tropical BBQ sail.

Why choose a sailing cruise with BBQ and open bar?

Sailing cruises with BBQ and open bar let you enjoy a full meal on the water—no rushing back for lunch. Grilled meats, salads, and sides served on board, paired with unlimited cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Add snorkeling, kayaking, or a scenic sail past Aruba’s coastline. It’s the full package: sailing, eating, drinking, and exploring in one trip.

What to expect

  1. 1Check-in at the marina. Optional hotel pickup on some tours. Light breakfast or refreshments as you board.
  2. 2Sail along Aruba’s coast—Spanish Lagoon, Flamingo Island, or the south coast depending on the tour.
  3. 3Your BBQ or grilled lunch is prepared on board. On the Luxury Lagoon Cruise, the chef grills on sight; Tropical Sailing serves a full BBQ at anchor.
  4. 4Open bar throughout: cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, sodas, and water. Snorkeling, kayaking, or rope swinging included on most sails.
  5. 5Return sail with drinks and views. Most BBQ sailing cruises run 4–5 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best sailing cruises with BBQ in Aruba?
The best sailing cruises with BBQ in Aruba include Pelican’s Luxury Lagoon Cruise (onboard chef grills lunch, hand-crafted cocktails, teak schooner) and Tropical Sailing’s BBQ experience (full BBQ lunch or dinner, premium open bar, snorkeling at Mangel Halto). Both offer unlimited drinks and a proper meal—choose the luxury chef experience or the classic tropical BBQ sail.
Does the Luxury Lagoon Cruise include BBQ?
Yes. The Luxury Lagoon Cruise features an onboard chef who grills a buffet lunch on sight. You’ll also get a light breakfast (fruits, pinchos, olive and cheese), Champagne, and unlimited drinks from the open bar. The food is freshly grilled—not a pre-made buffet. Hand-crafted cocktails, kayaking, and snorkeling are included.
What is included on the Tropical Sailing BBQ cruise?
Tropical Sailing’s BBQ cruise includes a full BBQ lunch (morning sail) or BBQ dinner (afternoon sail), premium open bar, snorkeling at Mangel Halto Reef, and a sail past Spanish Lagoon and Flamingo Island. Vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free options are available on request. Optional hotel pickup.
Is the open bar included on BBQ sailing cruises in Aruba?
Yes. Sailing cruises with BBQ in Aruba include unlimited drinks—cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, juices, sodas, and water. The Luxury Lagoon Cruise adds hand-crafted cocktails and Champagne; Tropical Sailing offers a premium open bar. No paying per drink.
How long do BBQ sailing cruises last?
BBQ sailing cruises in Aruba typically run 4–5 hours. The Luxury Lagoon Cruise is about 5 hours with grilled lunch and activities. Tropical Sailing’s BBQ sail is about 4 hours with lunch or dinner, snorkeling, and optional sunset. Both include ample time for sailing, eating, and swimming.
Can I get vegetarian or vegan options on a BBQ sailing cruise?
Tropical Sailing Aruba offers vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free options—ask when booking or at check-in. The Luxury Lagoon Cruise has a set grilled buffet; contact the operator ahead if you have dietary requirements. Most cruises can accommodate with advance notice.

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