How to organize a corporate event or afterwork in Cannes on a yacht ?
Cannes offers an exceptional setting for your professional events, even more so if you choose to organize them on a luxury yacht. With crystal-clear waters and the Lérins Islands as a backdrop, enjoy the luxury and prestige of our Axopar 45 XT to make your afterwork in Cannes a success. Discover all our advice for hosting exclusive evenings and unforgettable VIP cruises at sea.
What type of corporate event to organize on a boat ?
Organizing a corporate event on a boat is an opportunity to enjoy a unique and refreshing setting. Several event formats can be carried out on the water :
- Seminars and work meetings are the most common. You benefit from a calm and inspiring environment for conferences and work sessions, with a lunch break included.
- Want to strengthen team cohesion ? Nothing beats a team-building event on the water. Several exciting activities can be organized on site, such as sailing workshops, regattas, or treasure hunts.
- Boats also offer a perfect setting for cocktail parties. A musical evening or gourmet dinner by the water will impress your collaborators or clients.
- If you want to showcase new products or services of your company, a yacht provides a prestigious and original setting to leave a lasting impression on your partners and clients.
- Finally, simply to please your teams, an afterwork in Cannes on the water offers a friendly and relaxing moment at the end of the day.
Event docked or sailing for an afterwork in Cannes ?
Organizing a corporate event on the water is a prestigious choice, but it is essential to choose the format carefully: an afterwork in Cannes docked or sailing?
The docked event is advantageous for its scheduling flexibility. Guests can arrive and leave at their convenience without having to comply with sailing hours. Logistics are also simpler for providers who have easier access to the boat. Another positive point is comfort. Since the boat remains docked, there is no risk of seasickness. However, noise from neighbors and passersby can be a drawback, as well as the lack of change of scenery since the boat stays in port.
Indeed, this is one of the main assets of corporate events while sailing: the “wow” effect. The passing landscape in the background gives a more attractive and magical dimension to your afterwork in Cannes. You also benefit from a certain “exclusivity,” as there is no one else nearby; you control your space and atmosphere. But beware, when sailing, your event may depend on weather conditions and may also cost more to organize.
Catering on the boat
A corporate event is not complete without good catering. Several options are usually offered by caterers :
- The cocktail dinner or “finger food” is ideal for a standing or moving format. Because it is easy to eat, conversations between your guests flow more smoothly.
- Barbecue or plancha is the perfect option if you seek conviviality and if the event takes place during summer.
- Seated dinner is recommended for business meals or high-end events. A chef can be hired to prepare a tailor-made menu.
Entertainment and activities to offer guests
Depending on the event and atmosphere desired, several entertainments can be offered to your guests. For relaxed events, activities focused on relaxation and sharing create a particularly pleasant atmosphere. A wine, champagne, or cocktail tasting hosted by a sommelier or mixologist allows full enjoyment of the marine setting. Other activities such as a sea-inspired creative workshop or a photo booth with nautical props and decor add an original touch while encouraging interaction between participants.
When the sun sets, the boat easily transforms into an exclusive reception venue. A cocktail dinner on the deck, accompanied by carefully selected music, provides an ideal setting to continue the evening. Fans of festive entertainment can also opt for a musical blind test, an interactive quiz, or a themed party with dress code and personalized decoration. To surprise guests, the presence of a magician performing close-up tricks among attendees remains a safe bet and helps create a memorable experience.
Why choose the Axopar 45 Cross Top for your afterworks in Cannes ?
The Axopar 45 Cross Top was specifically designed for outdoor living, making it the ideal tool for networking and unwinding after a seminar or congress day. It offers several major advantages for your corporate event:
- Modular and ultra-friendly floating lounge : Unlike classic yachts where space is compartmentalized between inside and outside, the Axopar 45 Cross Top offers a fully open “walkaround” deck.
- Perfect balance between protection and fresh air : The hard roof protects your guests from the late afternoon sun rays while remaining fully open on the sides to enjoy the sea breeze and 360° panoramic view.
- Zero seasickness : The Axopar 45 features a revolutionary double-step hull and wide beam providing exceptional stability.
- Power and agility : With 900 horsepower and a shallow draft, the Axopar 45 XT leaves Cannes’ Old Port or Port Canto and reaches its destination in no time.
If you want to leave a lasting impression, choose EDEN BOAT, which offers you a range of services for your corporate events docked or sailing.