Best Team Building Games You Can Play On a Yacht
There is something magical about the sea. Whether it's the fresh air, openness, smooth waves, or blue colors, no other getaway can match the feeling of serenity and freedom that we experience when we are at sea. During trips on the ocean, we experience increased levels of endorphins, dopamine, and adrenaline; a perfect moment for clear thinking and deep reflection.
We all crave some sort of escape, and a sailing day is a good chance for colleagues to make real connections, outside the office. If you want to captivate your employees with a unique and unconventional setting for your team-building event, consider a sailing day on a private yacht.
With the help of our expertise and team-building ideas involving collaboration, cooperation, and brainstorming, your staff will become true comrades!
Don't limit your imagination to these ideas! Depending on the dynamics of your team, you may have certain targets in mind. If you have insights into the strengths and challenges of your employees, you can come up with ideas or scenarios to help you observe how employees solve problems and address the shortcomings of your team.
With our expertise and diverse range of yachts, we can organize many types of team-buildings. Our sports crafts or small boats may be appropriate for compact team challenges and on-deck problem-solving. The sailing yachts are perfect for navigation role-play scenarios where each crew member will have a specific role such as captain or deckhand. The mega yachts with larger deck spaces can accommodate big treasure hunts or role-plays.
Nautical Navigation Challenge
During a role-play sailing day, each member will have a specific role assigned to them. They will have to rely on their individual skills but also work together to successfully navigate the sailing yacht. Our instructor will teach them the essentials of navigation and seamanship. Participants will learn to adapt to real-life navigational challenges like maneuvering, routing, reading weather instruments, or trimming the sails. Some sailboats with a classic appearance like Jada can provide a more authentic sailing experience.
Our immersive sessions will reveal how your employees work together outside the office, and give you insights on their strengths and challenges.
Checkpoint Navigation
The faster yachts can offer thrilling experiences. If you are looking for a more competitive and high-speed team-building activity, you can opt for one of our motor yachts.
During checkpoint navigation, the teams will need to make quick decisions and compete for the best time (under safety guidelines, of course). Each team will be given charts and a compass, and they will have to sail through the designated checkpoints along the rally route. To get the fastest time, each crew must carefully plan their path on the water. Participants have to act quickly and communicate efficiently while maintaining the correct speed and direction.
The motor yachts are a great incentive for those looking for adventure and competition.
Treasure Hunt
The mega yachts have large decks that can accommodate hundreds of guests. From treasure hunts to escape rooms, the big capacity of these yachts provides many opportunities for problem-solving and exploration exercises. You can think of any complex puzzle-solving games tailored to your team and professional objectives.
- pick a theme such as Pirate Adventures
- a final prize can even be financial incentives, packages, or vouchers
- a story to make the activity more immersive
- clues which can be placed at various checkpoints located on the yacht
Murder Mystery Role-play
The interior of the yachts and the open sea ambiance can create a picturesque, movie-like atmosphere, ideal for a Murder Mystery Dinner role-play. The lighting, stylish decor, and private spaces add to the mystery of the role-play experience, where participants can get immersed in the storyline within a luxurious and intimate setting.
The participants will play suspects, detectives, and witnesses. They will uncover clues and collaborate to find the murderer. They have plenty of space to conduct their "investigation" and switch between the decks. The night can start with an elegant dinner which will make the experience feel more authentic before they move to the other areas as the story unfolds.
Let San Diego Bay Cruises Offer the Perfect Venue for Your Team Building
The natural beauty of the sea and the charm of the yachts will create a memorable and unique experience for the attendants. Our charters are very versatile, so feel free to explore beyond our suggestions, and we will try to bring your idea of the perfect team-building experience to life!
Besides team-building activities, San Diego Bay Cruises offers many other entertainment options designed to inspire and elevate your team. Step away from ordinary venues and book your next adventure with us!