Company outing on the water in 2026: perfect for team building

Agendas are filling up fast, deadlines are piling up, and before you know it, it will be summer again. That is precisely why a company outing in 2026 is the ideal moment to step out of work mode for a while.

For a company outing, you are looking for connection, cooperation, relaxation and fun, which is exactly what sailing with one of our packages offers. Going out on the water together creates an informal atmosphere, fun and a fresh energy that you can take back to the office with you.

In this blog, we explain why a company outing on the water is the perfect choice for the summer of 2026.

1. Water relaxes, and that has an effect on the team.

As soon as the boat leaves the jetty, something simple but remarkable happens: people relax.

The view changes, phones are put away, conversations become more spontaneous and the atmosphere becomes lighter. The water creates a sense of calm, but also a feeling of freedom. This makes it ideal for teams that:

want to get to know each other better
want to recharge after a busy period
want to celebrate success
want to get away from the office environment for a while

No meeting room can match this effect.

2. A company outing that everyone will enjoy

Not every team enjoys the same things. Some like action, others like having a drink in the sun, and still others prefer something playful or creative.

What is the appeal of a sloop trip?
Everyone likes it.

Whether you choose:

a relaxing afternoon on the water
a lunch or drinks on board
several sloops for larger groups
an activity such as a treasure hunt
a combination with a nearby restaurant

… it is easy to adapt to any company, any team and any atmosphere.

3. Collaboration happens naturally

You don't need complicated team-building programmes to connect people. Conversations arise naturally on the boat. Colleagues mingle, laugh together and discover new things, simply because you are experiencing something different from the everyday working environment.

The water creates a relaxing setting in which:

integrate new colleagues more quickly
teams mix better with each other
spontaneous cooperation arises
the group dynamics change for the better

It doesn't feel like ‘team building’, but it is.

4. No hassle, everything can be arranged for you

Many companies dread organising a day out because it takes time. Who will arrange the food? And the drinks? Where will people park? What extra activities will we do?

Good news: that doesn't have to be your responsibility.

We can take care of everything for you, such as:

lunch or dinner at 't Centrum in Bergambacht
snack mixes from William in Lekkerkerk
return transport
music box and cooler on board
a treasure hunt or other group activity
restaurant reservations
several sloops for larger groups

So for you, it becomes a matter of: select date → relax → enjoy.

5. You have something to look forward to (and that gives you energy)

We are still in the colder months, but that is precisely why planning is so much fun right now.
A company outing in the summer of 2026 gives colleagues:

something positive to look forward to
a moment of anticipation and team spirit
a reward after busy periods

Ready for a carefree summer on the water?

Whether it's a small team or an entire company, a day on the water is always memorable. It's relaxing, brings people together and is unlike any standard outing.

Would you like to know more about the possibilities or discuss a date?
View our packages at samensloepen.nl/arrangement and plan your day on the water.