Planning entertainment on a boat in Bordeaux helps to energise an event and bring a group together. On the water, the setting already does a lot; entertainment is there to create shared moments without overloading the programme.
Here are some ideas suited to a boat, taking into account the space, safety and the pace of the outing.
On a boat, it is best to favour light formats: quizzes about the city or the company, team games, photo challenges, a round of toasts, speeches or a slideshow. These activities need little set-up and adapt easily to the space available. They are particularly suited to team-building outings or birthdays.
Photographer, host, guided tasting, musical performer: several suppliers can enrich the event. Before hiring them, confirm with the operator the conditions of access to the boat, the space required and any power supply needed. For the musical side, see our article on the musical atmosphere of a boat event.
A boat is not a conventional venue: some activities (physical games, bulky equipment, naked flames) may be discouraged or prohibited for safety reasons. Present your programme to the operator before the event and follow the crew's instructions, set out in our guide to safety on board.
Good entertainment fits into a balanced schedule: welcome, free time, highlight, meal, winding down. Avoid stringing together too many sequences, especially if the duration is short; our article on the length of a private boat hire will help you calibrate the programme.