If you're ready to elevate your on-deck dining experience we crafted the ultimate boat picnic guide. Skip the usual fare and learn how to prepare and pack mouthwatering meals that will make your time on the water even more memorable. From savory sandwiches to refreshing beverages, we've got all the tips and tricks you need to enjoy a delightful picnic while cruising!
Plan a BBQ Ashore
As a Boat Club Member every day is a chance to discover a new beautiful sandy beach, deserted island, or exciting places to anchor. If you’re really looking for an adventurous day consider coming ashore for a shoreside barbecue or picnic!
Many locations near our Clubs provide barbecue grills, so all you may need to pack are some charcoal briquettes, burgers, buns and beverages and you’re set for a great day! Pictured here is Peanut Island in West Palm Beach! This iconic island is just a short ride from our Palm Beach Gardens, Delray and Hypoluxo Clubs!
Not sure you're ready to grill? Delicious, juicy hamburgers are easy to make. Just follow these simple grilling tips for perfect burgers every time. Get ready for a great al fresco meal!
Dockside Dining To Go
Want to make the trip as effortless as possible? Skip packing a cooler and opt for a convenient to-go order of delicious local fare. Simply call ahead, pick up your order at the dock, and you're all set for a perfect day in Florida! Whether you're craving fresh seafood, tropical cocktails, or a taste of local cuisine, these dockside dining options near your Club are the perfect complement to your boating adventure.
We’ve round up all the best dockside dining options near each Club! Click the links below to explore!
Best Boats for Dining on Deck
22-25′ Pontoon for Cruising
A pontoon with wrap-around seating and an open floor-plan comfortable for up to 10 passengers. Perfect for casual inshore cruising and entertaining, the pontoon creates a conversation space between passengers with plenty of room to move about the boat.
24-25′ Dual Console with Bimini for Sandbar
This bow rider with either a hard top or an adjustable Bimini top is perfect for cruising on the intracoastal. Trimmed with plenty of comfortable seating, storage and enough cooler space for a whole day of snacks and drinks, a 24-25’ dual console is a great choice for larger groups and families with children.
20’ Center Console for Easy On & Off Dockside Dining
The 20’ Center Console is a run-about with a large bow casting deck, plenty of dry storage and a Bimini top for when you need some shade. Comfortable for up to 6 passengers looking for a day anchoring at a sandbar or stopping into a local favorite dockside dining restaurant. This boat is ideal for fishing in shallow waters thanks to the quiet hull and broad deck.
Delicious and Easy Ideas for a Picnic Aboard
This salad is fresh and filling. Use your favorite type of pasta and whatever summer veggies are in your fridge—but don’t forget the Italian dressing.
For a more protein-rich salad, combine the smokey flavors of grilled shrimp and the creaminess from ripe avocados.
If you’re looking for a low-prep recipe, this could be it. Set it to cook the night before your trip and assemble the sticky-sweet sandwiches the day of.
Pack the salsa on the side and dip these juicy, flavor-packed skewers.
This Italian wrap recipe stuffs antipasto favorites like salami, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, & kalamata olives into a low carb tortilla that’s spread with a garlic basil cream cheese. It’s the perfect lunch, snack, or party recipe.
This Asian version of a wrap is satisfying, colorful and loaded with veggies. Dip it in a delicious peanut sauce with ginger and garlic for the perfect healthy mess-free portable snack everybody will love!
Boat-Day Beverages to Prep and Pack
Tropical Rum Punch
Mix pineapple juice, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine with your favorite rum. Pour into a large container and keep chilled. Serve over ice with a slice of orange or pineapple for a taste of the tropics.
Citrus Mint Iced Tea
Watermelon Mojito Mocktail
Cucumber Cooler
Coconut Pineapple Smoothie