6 BBQ Trips in Cape Verde Worth Booking

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

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

From Praia, travel to Ribeira da Barca for a traditional fishing boat ride along Santiago’s volcanic coast. You’ll visit Pilon de Achada Leite, swim or snorkel in Águas Belas cave when conditions allow, and eat a fish BBQ on a black-sand beach. Guides may include KID, Cátia, or Dany. The boat costs an extra 25 EUR per person locally.

“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

Set out from Sal Rei on a private boat with a local captain, fishing rods, and safety gear. Fish along Boa Vista’s coast, then head to Djeu for beach time and possible snorkeling while your catch is grilled. Tuck and his crew have hosted this trip, while Yara helps with tour-day communication.

“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

Join Boa Vista Tours for a full day at sea from Sal Rei. You can fish for the BBQ, snorkel near Sal Rei Islet, visit its renovated fort, and swim from the beach. Josie and her team handle the meal and transfers, with English or German guidance, drinks, and a small-group feel.

“arrogant and nasty tour guide. prefers German tourists. snorkeling near the island was fabulous”

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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’ll visit Assomada and Ribeira da Barca before sailing to Pilon de Achada Leite and Águas Belas. Expect volcanic rock, cave snorkeling if conditions allow, a fish barbecue on black sand, hotel transfers, and a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Alex and Alfonso add local context.

“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

You’ll travel from your accommodation to Porto Ribeira da Barca, then board a colorful fishing boat to Aguas Belas Cave. Guide Edmilson or Kevin may lead the day, with swimming inside the cave, a stop at a black sand beach, and a barbecue lunch. The four-hour private tour includes transport, boat, guide, and life jacket.

“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, you’ll cross Santiago’s mountains to Tarrafal, stop for photos in Assomada, then cruise to Monte Graciosa and Ponta Preta lighthouse. Snorkel near Agudoal while lunch is grilled on the beach, and relax afterward on white sand. Pickup, guide, gear, lunch, and drinks are included, but the boat costs €20 extra per person.

“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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