Place de la Bourse and its water mirror in Bordeaux, by the Garonne at sunset
PRIVATE & CORPORATE EVENTS — BORDEAUX

Hire a private boat on the Garonne, in the heart of Bordeaux.

Corporate evening, reception, wedding or birthday dinner: tell us your date and guest count and we will find the boat that suits your event, then help you organise the rest.

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Single point of contact
Tailored
Every project quoted
Corporate & private
Two kinds of events
Bordeaux
On the Garonne
HOW WE WORK

One team to find the right boat in Bordeaux.

Sein'ario Bordeaux does not own boats. We work with local operators and event suppliers and choose, together with you, the option that truly fits your project. You describe your event once; we check availability, format and conditions with our partners.

Because we are independent, we compare several solutions rather than offering one operator's boat. Before any proposal we check what matters: licensed capacity, insurance, who operates the boat and how guests board.

BORDEAUX FROM THE WATER

A city built on its river.

Bordeaux grew up along the Garonne: the quays, the Pont de Pierre, the Pont Chaban-Delmas, Place de la Bourse and its water mirror, the Cité du Vin and the Bassins à flot make a waterfront best seen from the river. Bordeaux, Port of the Moon, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Depending on the boat, your event is held moored or on a cruise. Boarding point and route are always stated in your proposal, as they depend on the operator and river conditions.

THE BOATS

Three boat formats, matched to your event.

We do not publish a fixed catalogue: our selection changes with our partners and your dates. Exact capacity, equipment and conditions are given boat by boat in your quote.

Private boat on the Garonne in Bordeaux with guests on board
Small groups

Private boats

Yachts and pleasure boats

An intimate cocktail, a business dinner or a proposal: a space reserved for your guests, with a crew.

Event barge on the Garonne in Bordeaux
Larger events

Event barges

Deck and lounge for receptions

Corporate evenings, birthdays and weddings with more room to host, dine or dance.

Boat moored at the quay on the Garonne in Bordeaux
Moored

Moored boats

Receptions without a cruise

Cocktails, launches and dinners with the river atmosphere and no dependence on a sailing schedule.

PRIVATE EVENTS

Celebrate a milestone on the Garonne.

A wedding, a birthday, a proposal or a party with friends: a boat gives the occasion a setting your guests will remember. We coordinate boat, catering, music and welcome so you can enjoy your guests.

Wedding

Weddings on the Garonne

Drinks reception, cocktail or dinner on board, within the boat’s licensed capacity.

Birthday

Birthday on board

A dinner, cocktail or dance night with close friends and family, moored or cruising.

Proposal

Marriage proposal

A private moment on the water, prepared with you in every detail.

Party

Parties with friends

Music, food and decoration on a boat that suits your group.

CORPORATE EVENTS

Host your teams and clients on the river.

Corporate evenings, seminars, client receptions and launches gain a setting unlike any meeting room. You get one contact, a detailed quote and invoicing suited to your procurement or HR team.

Evening

Corporate evening

Dinner or standing reception for your teams or partners, moored or on a cruise.

Seminar

Seminar & meeting

On equipped boats: projection, sound and lunch. We check equipment before proposing.

Clients

Client reception

A short, convivial standing format for clients and partners.

Launch

Launch & VIP events

A striking venue for a product launch or an invitation-only evening.

CATERING

A table worthy of the wine capital.

Catering is chosen together with the boat: some operators require their own caterer, others leave it open, and on-board kitchen facilities vary. We check the rules before proposing a boat, then coordinate everything. Bordeaux invites careful food and wine pairing, and we can arrange a selection of regional wines depending on the caterer and on-board conditions.

Cocktail

Canapé reception

Shared bites and passed service for a lively standing format.

Dinner

Seated dinner

A menu served at the table for a wedding, business dinner or special occasion.

Wine

Food & wine pairing

A selection of Bordeaux and regional wines matched to menu and budget.

Music

Music & sound

Background music or DJ, depending on the boat’s equipment and venue rules.

HOW IT WORKS

From your idea to boarding.

A simple four-step process. Each project is studied by date, guest count and format.

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You describe your event

Date, guests, atmosphere: one short form.

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We check with our partners

Availability, licensed capacity, catering, boarding conditions.

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You receive a proposal

A detailed quote with the boat, services and terms.

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You board

We coordinate booking, catering, entertainment and guest welcome.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about boat hire in Bordeaux.

How does a quote request work?

Tell us about your event: date, guest count, format and atmosphere. We check availability with our partner boat operators and send you a detailed proposal with the boat, services and price.

What kinds of events can be held on a boat in Bordeaux?

Corporate events (evenings, seminars, client receptions, launches) and private ones (weddings, birthdays, dinners, proposals). What is possible depends on the boat.

What is the difference between a moored boat and a cruise?

A moored boat stays at the quay: simpler to organise and less dependent on conditions. A cruise lets you enjoy the river and the waterfront. The Garonne is tidal, so timing and routes are confirmed with the operator.

How many guests can a boat hold?

It depends on the boat and the layout (standing, seated, dance floor). The boat's licensed capacity is what counts, and we state it in your proposal.

Can we choose our own caterer, DJ or sound system?

Rules vary by boat: some operators require a caterer, others leave it open; sound equipment and volume limits differ too. We check before recommending a boat.

How much does it cost to hire a boat?

Price depends on the date, duration, guest count, boat type and catering. We do not publish standard rates: every project gets a detailed quote.

Where do guests board?

The boarding point depends on the boat and is given in your proposal, with access instructions for your guests.

READY TO SET SAIL?

Tell us about your event in Bordeaux.

Share your date, guest count and the kind of evening you have in mind. We come back with boat options that fit.