Corporate dinner cruise in the Bay of Marseille
Board at the Old Port, dine at anchor off the Frioul islands and return at midnight with the city lights ahead of you: an evening at sea is a format that leaves a lasting impression in Marseille. Sailing boat, catamaran or yacht, you choose the boat according to your numbers, from 35 to 250 people.
In brief
Leaving from the Old Port, a corporate dinner cruise in the Bay of Marseille and around the Frioul islands brings together 35 to 250 people depending on the boat (sailing boat, catamaran or yacht). The typical running order: boarding at 7.30pm, drinks under way, dinner at anchor at 9pm, DJ at 11pm and return at midnight. ADJM Événementiel organises the evening on board, with music, entertainment and coordination.
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A moving backdrop
The Mucem, the Pharo, the Château d’If and the Frioul islands glide past during drinks.
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The whole evening on board
Drinks, dinner at anchor and a DJ: no transfers, everyone stays together.
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A boat for every group size
A sailing boat for a small group, a catamaran or yacht for 100 to 250 guests.
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A lasting memory
For a team, dinner at sea facing Marseille is an evening people talk about for a long time.
The venue at a glance
- Departure
- Old Port (Vieux-Port) of Marseille
- Route
- Bay of Marseille, the Frioul islands, Château d’If
- Capacity
- From 35 to 250 people depending on the boat
- Boats
- Sailing boat, catamaran or yacht
- Typical times
- Boarding 7.30pm · return to the Old Port around midnight
How does a dinner cruise in the bay unfold?
- 7.30pm: boarding and welcome at the Old Port.
- 8pm: the cruise sets off, with drinks under way along the Pharo and past the Château d’If.
- 9pm: dinner at anchor off the Frioul islands, with an optional show.
- 11pm: the DJ gets the dance party going on deck.
- Midnight: return to the Old Port. Extra hours are possible on request.
This running order works just as well for a corporate party as for an incentive for your top salespeople or a client evening. Our article on the corporate boat party in Marseille explains the organisation in detail.
Which boat to choose for your group size?
| Type of boat | Who it suits | Atmosphere |
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| Sailing boat | Small groups, from around 35 people | Intimate, under sail |
| Catamaran | Medium-sized groups | Wide deck, convivial, ideal for dancing |
| Yacht | Large groups, up to 250 people | Comfort, cocktails or dinner depending on the boat |
A boat’s capacity is not the same for a standing cocktail reception, a seated dinner or a meeting: a boat licensed for 200 passengers will not necessarily seat 200 for dinner. Always specify your format when you ask about availability.
What precautions for an evening at sea?
- The weather: the mistral can cancel or cut short a trip, even in summer. Ask about postponement or dockside fallback conditions before signing.
- Seasickness: dinner at anchor in a sheltered spot off Frioul limits movement, but warn guests who are prone to it.
- Punctuality: the boat leaves on time. Give a boarding time 30 minutes before the real departure.
- Sound: on board, the sound system must be compact and securely fixed, and the volume adapted to the port’s rules on the way back.
- Accessibility: gangways and on-board stairs do not suit everyone; ask the boat owner about guests with reduced mobility.
What we organise on board
Croisières Marseille Calanques and Levantin (catamarans) are among the companies that have placed their trust in us. On board, we take care of the DJ and a sound system suited to the boat, a saxophonist for drinks, a photographer and coordination with the boat owner and the caterer.
Prices: bay of marseille by boat
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DJ Ambiance
from €399
5 hours of mixing, 2 speakers (up to 150 people), 1 microphone, 1 lighting stand.
By AlloDJMarseille
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Live saxophonist, 2 hours
from €300
Sets at the key moments (cocktails, entrance, opening of the party), alongside the DJ.
By AlloDJMarseille
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Half-day photo coverage
from €490
4 hours on site, a selection delivered within 48 hours for your communications.
By AlloPhotoMarseille
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On-the-day coordination
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For which events
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Event
Corporate party at sea
Boarding at the Old Port, dinner at anchor off Frioul, a DJ on deck: for 35 to 250 guests.
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Where to hold it
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Location
Marseille
Our city: business districts, reception venues, seafront and bay, with no travel costs.
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Rooftop, waterside and seminar rooms on a single site, facing the Mucem.
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Calanques and Cassis
Cassis, the Route des Crêtes and the sea: enjoying the Calanques while respecting the National Park.
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Your questions
How many people for a dinner cruise in Marseille?
From 35 to 250 people depending on the boat: a sailing boat for small groups, a catamaran or yacht for larger ones. Capacity varies according to the format, standing cocktails or seated dinner.
Where does a boat party in Marseille leave from?
Dinner cruises leave from the Old Port. The boat sails around the bay, past the Château d’If, and dinner is served at anchor off the Frioul islands.
What happens if the mistral blows?
The trip may be postponed, cut short or replaced by an evening at the quayside, at the captain’s discretion. Have these conditions spelt out in the contract before booking.
Can you dance on a boat?
Yes: after dinner, a DJ takes over on deck with a compact sound system suited to the boat. Our DJ Ambiance packages start at €399 for 5 hours of mixing.
Let’s talk about your next event
Seminar, party, gala, launch: tell us about your project. A single point of contact replies within 48 hours with a priced proposal, with no obligation.