Finding an afterwork idea that genuinely brings a team together is not always easy.
Crowded bars, noisy restaurants and rooftops fully booked weeks in advance… Many corporate events end up looking the same. Yet today, companies are looking for more than just a convivial gathering: they want to create shared memories, offer a different experience and show appreciation for their teams.
In Paris, a growing trend has emerged in recent years: privatising a boat on the Seine for an afterwork event.
Stepping away from the usual setting
A successful afterwork often comes down to one simple idea: changing the environment.
Leaving the office behind and stepping aboard a boat on the Seine naturally encourages conversation. Teams take the time to connect differently, away from meeting rooms and computer screens.
For 1.5 hours, Paris becomes the backdrop to your event.
The Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Pont Alexandre III and the Eiffel Tower gently unfold along the river, creating a setting that few venues can rival.
A format perfect for small teams and executive groups
Not every company is looking for an event involving hundreds of people.
More intimate formats are increasingly popular, including:
- Project teams
- Executive committees
- Celebrating a business achievement
- Welcoming new employees
- Client receptions
- Team-building moments before the summer holidays
Aboard Sam, we welcome up to 12 guests in a fully private setting, allowing everyone to make the most of the experience.
A simple and turnkey organisation
One of the main advantages of a private cruise is its simplicity.
Boarding takes place in the heart of Paris, and everything is already prepared on board:
- A private captain
- A hostess on board
- One bottle of champagne or two bottles of wine
- Soft drinks
- Bluetooth sound system
- Onboard restroom facilities
For companies looking to go even further, several options can enhance the experience:
- Charcuterie and cheese boards
- Sweet platters
- Live musician on board
- Professional photographer
- Personalised music and atmosphere
An experience that encourages conversation
Unlike a restaurant, where guests often remain seated at the same table throughout the evening, a boat naturally encourages people to move around, admire the landmarks and interact with the entire group.
The rhythm of the cruise creates a different dynamic. Conversations continue naturally as the scenery changes and Paris’ monuments appear one after another along the river.
This is often what our guests remember most: the feeling of having shared a different kind of experience, far removed from traditional corporate events.
The perfect time for a summer afterwork
From May to September, evening cruises are particularly popular.
The 7:00 pm departure is ideal for enjoying the soft light of the end of the day while offering teams a convivial moment before the summer holidays.
It is also an excellent way to celebrate a successful semester, thank employees or host clients and partners in an original setting.
An elegant alternative to traditional afterworks
Where a bar or restaurant simply provides a venue, a private cruise offers a genuine experience.
The monuments become the backdrop to your conversations, the riverbanks gently pass by and the event naturally takes on another dimension.
Without complicated logistics, room hire or particular constraints, the Seine offers a unique setting for creating a moment your teams will remember.
Organise your next afterwork on the Seine
Whether you want to celebrate a success, thank your employees before the summer holidays or host clients in an original setting, a private cruise on the Seine offers an elegant alternative to traditional afterwork events.
Departing from the heart of Paris, Sam welcomes up to 12 guests for a private 1.5-hour cruise, with drinks included and several customisation options to create an experience tailored to your company.
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