Can you organise team building on the Seine? Yes, with the right format

A group boards, phones stay in pockets for a few minutes, and conversations start off differently. The change of scenery alone can be enough to create a different dynamic, but team building still needs a bit of planning.

Yes, it's entirely possible to organise team building on the Seine. In practice, the activity needs to be planned around the boat and the layout you choose.

What activities work well on board?

The boat can host different formats: team games, workshops, challenges, quizzes or problem-solving activities. What's possible depends in particular on the space available and the boat's own constraints. An activity involving running around or moving quickly obviously doesn't translate to a boat in the same way.

Match the activity to the number of participants

For a small group, a group activity can stay very simple. With more employees, it can help to split into several teams and plan short segments. The aim is to get everyone involved without turning the event into an overly packed schedule.

The boat is part of the team building

Cruising can become a breathing space between two activities. A lunch or a cocktail reception can also punctuate the day. The idea is to keep a balance between organised activities and more relaxed moments.

Plan ahead for the practical constraints

Before settling on an activity, check the boat's capacity, the spaces genuinely accessible, and the planned running order. What you always need to check is whether the activity you have in mind is compatible with the chosen boat.