A Torun corporate event on a boat works just as well for team building as for an evening with clients or business partners. A private cruise on the Vistula gives you an exclusive space for your guests only, a programme tailored to the nature of the occasion and the skyline of the UNESCO-listed Old Town as a backdrop.
Below you’ll find a practical guide for HR departments, office managers and event organisers: formats, travel logistics, a sample schedule and the formalities.
A Torun corporate event on a boat – which formats work best
- Team building – an evening with music, catering and team games that gets people from different departments talking.
- An evening for clients and partners – a more relaxed cruise with refreshments, where the view of the Old Town takes centre stage.
- The close of a conference or training course – a two-hour cruise as the evening item on the programme for participants from all over Poland and beyond.
- A company anniversary or a reward for the team – with a personalised banner and a photo report that will come in handy later for internal communications.
Torun is a great fit for events with guests from outside the company. The Medieval Town has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997, and its most iconic panorama stretches along the Vistula. We describe exactly what you can see from the deck in our article on the evening cruise on the Vistula in Torun.
A boat also has an organisational edge over a banqueting hall. A cruise has a natural time frame – two hours – so it’s easy to fit into a working day or a conference programme. The group stays in one place, nobody pops out “for a minute” and disappears, and the changing view gives people who normally work in different departments something to talk about.
Logistics: getting to Torun and transferring the group
Torun is easy to reach for companies from the region and further afield. The A1 motorway (Gdansk – Cieszyn) runs around the east of the city, and the S10 expressway and national roads 15 and 80, among others, pass through Torun. Bydgoszcz is about 45 km away, Poznan about 150 km, Gdansk about 175 km and Warsaw about 220 km.
| How to get there | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|
| Train | Toruń Główny station is on the left bank of the Vistula, about 2 km from the Old Town; Toruń Miasto station is closer to the centre. Plan a transfer from the station. |
| Coach | The most convenient option for a large group travelling from one location. Agree the drop-off point once the boarding point has been confirmed. |
| Plane | The nearest airports are Bydgoszcz (approx. 52 km) and Gdansk (approx. 170 km via the A1 motorway). Check the flight network against the cities your participants are flying in from. |
| Private cars | For an event with alcohol, plan the return journey by taxi or shared transport. |
The boarding point and start time are agreed when you book – only then is it worth sending participants detailed travel instructions.
A sample schedule for a team-building event with a cruise in Torun
| Stage | Programme |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | The business part: a meeting, workshops or the last day of a conference |
| Approx. 30 minutes before the cruise | Transfer and group meet-up, checking the list of participants |
| Cruise – first hour | Welcome, a short address from the management, catering, conversations against the Old Town skyline |
| Cruise – second hour | Team games, a flair bartending show or a live performance, music |
| After the cruise | Dinner in town or return to the hotel – depending on the plan |
It’s worth limiting speeches on board to a few minutes – guests have come mainly for the atmosphere and the views. For a business meeting, an afternoon or sunset cruise works better; for a relaxed team-building event, go for an evening with club lighting.
What to tell participants before the event
- the meeting time and place (once the boarding point has been confirmed),
- the length of the cruise and the time you’ll be back on shore,
- the dress code – e.g. smart casual, flat shoes and an extra layer for the evening on the water,
- information about return transport to the hotel or office,
- contact details for the event coordinator on the company side.
On board: catering, entertainment and company branding
We tailor the range of services to the nature of the event. Options include:
- hot, cold or barbecue catering, plus hostesses and bartenders,
- a professional sound system, club lighting and a welcome drink,
- team games and activities, a flair bartending show, live performances,
- a dedicated Partymaker who keeps the evening on schedule,
- a personalised banner on the boat, e.g. with your company name or the event slogan, and boat decorations,
- a photo report and a souvenir HD video for use in internal communications.
We can adapt the route and the entertainment to your event plan. You’ll find a full overview of our services on the page about corporate events on a boat in Torun, general information about cruises in the city on the BoatParty Torun page, and teams of more than 30 people are welcome to check our offer for large groups.
Budget, invoicing and booking – a Torun corporate event on a boat
We quote every corporate event individually. The packages for groups of 30 or more can serve as a reference point: in Torun, Basic costs from €22 per person, Star from €29 and VIP from €38. The final amount depends on the number of participants, catering and any additional entertainment – we cover the cost factors in more detail in our article how much does a boat party cost.
As a rough guide: with 40 participants, the Star package comes to approx. €1,160 or more (40 × €29) and VIP to approx. €1,520 or more (40 × €38) – before catering and extra entertainment are added.
- We issue VAT invoices for companies.
- Bookings must be made at least 5 working days before the event; summer weekends are worth reserving well in advance.
- Based on the date and the number of people, we’ll prepare an initial offer.
- If your date is flexible, consider a weekday – an after-work cruise is easy to combine with an afternoon meeting or training session.
- As a reward for employees or a gift for a business partner, you can buy a cruise voucher valid for 6 months.
Before sending your enquiry, gather the following: the approximate number of participants, your preferred time of day, dietary requirements and whether anyone in the group will need help boarding. You’ll find the full checklist in our boat party planning checklist.
Torun corporate event on a boat – FAQ
Do you issue VAT invoices for companies?
Yes, we issue VAT invoices for companies. It’s worth providing your invoicing details and a contact person on the company side as early as the enquiry stage.
Can we put our company name on the boat?
Yes. One of the extras is a personalised banner on the boat, for example with your company name or the event slogan.
How far in advance should we book a corporate cruise?
The minimum is 5 working days before the event, but summer weekend dates are worth booking well in advance – the earlier you book, the better the offer.
Can a cruise be part of a conference programme?
Yes. We agree the departure time individually, so a 2-hour cruise is easy to fit into the day’s schedule – in the afternoon, at sunset or in the evening.
Does a cruise work as a client meeting?
Yes, provided the programme is more low-key: an afternoon or sunset cruise, catering, a short welcome and time to talk against the backdrop of the Old Town skyline. It’s best to save the dance-floor set-up for team-building events.
A Torun corporate event on a boat – summary
A well-planned Torun corporate event on a boat comes down to well-thought-out travel, a short schedule and a programme tailored to the participants – from conversations over catering to team games. Send us your date and the approximate number of people, and we’ll prepare an initial offer for your company.
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