Dragon Boat in Rome: A Unique Team-Building Activity for Your Seminar
Are you looking for a dynamic, off-the-beaten-path activity to energize your next corporate seminar or event in Rome? Discover dragon boat racing—an unforgettable team-building experience that’s accessible to everyone and brings people together. Much more than just a race, this water sport is a perfect metaphor for collaboration in the workplace, where synchronization and collective effort are the keys to victory.
Why Choose Dragon Boat Racing for Your Team-Building Event in Rome?
- Building Team Cohesion: You can't win on your own. This activity forces participants to communicate and coordinate perfectly to achieve a common goal.
- Fostering Leadership: Every boat needs a leader to set the pace, creating an excellent opportunity to develop management skills in a practical setting.
- A Memorable Experience: Give your teams a powerful and positive memory—one that’s far more memorable than a typical meeting.
- Turnkey Event Planning: We manage the entire event, from logistics to the awards ceremony, ensuring you complete peace of mind.
How Your Dragon Boat Event Will Unfold
The program is flexible and can be tailored to your needs (recommended duration: 2–3 hours).
- Welcome and Briefing: Our facilitators welcome your teams, explain the origins of the sport, the tournament rules, and the safety guidelines.
- Team Formation: Participants are divided into crews, and each boat is assigned a certified helmsman-coach.
- Preparation: Go to the locker room to change into comfortable workout clothes.
- Dry Land Warm-up: A fun session to synchronize basic paddling movements and prepare the crews for the challenge.
- On-the-Water Training: The teams set out on test runs to find their rhythm as a team and get familiar with the maneuvers.
- Start of the Tournament: The competition begins! Teams compete over distances of 100 and 200 meters in timed qualifying rounds and finals.
- Awards Ceremony and Celebration: The day concludes with a debriefing, the announcement of the results, and the presentation of awards to the winning teams in a festive atmosphere.
- After the Activity: Access to the locker rooms and showers to change clothes.
Practical Information
- Location: On the Tiber River or at Lake EUR. Outside Rome: Lakes Bracciano, Castel Gandolfo, or Sabaudia.
- Language: Italian, English (other languages available upon request).
- Duration: About 2–3 hours (adjustable depending on the number of participants).
- Level: Open to everyone; no prior experience is required.
- Prerequisite: All participants must know how to swim.
- Capacity: Maximum of 20 participants per boat.
- Participants: Minimum 20 – Maximum 700.
Rates
Prices per person (including tax):
- 20 to 50 participants: starting at €280.00
- 50 to 100 participants: starting at €250.00
- 100 to 150 participants: starting at €210.00
- 150 to 300 participants: starting at €190.00
- 300 to 400 participants: starting at €160.00
- 400 to 700 participants: starting at €130.00
The price includes:
- Provision of fully equipped dragon boats (bow, stern, drum), paddles, and all safety equipment.
- Comprehensive supervision by our qualified team (instructors, certified rowing coaches, referees).
- Rental of the water area and access to the sailing club’s facilities (locker rooms, showers, relaxation area).
- A security motorboat for constant monitoring of operations.
- Federal licensing fees.
- Prizes for the winning teams.
Additional Options
- Bus or minivan transfers from your hotel or seminar venue.
- Catering service: appetizers, lunch, or a cocktail party by the water.
- Photo and/or video coverage (including drone footage) to capture the event.
- Customization of prices and materials with your company's logo.
- Sound system for entertainment and music.
Terms and Conditions
- Reservations: Reservations must be made by email or through our contact form at least 3 business days in advance, subject to availability.
- Payment Terms: Payment is required at the time of booking and can be made by bank transfer or credit card. Please note that a 3.9% fee applies to credit card payments processed through the secure Stripe system.
- Contact: To ensure accurate and efficient follow-up, all requests and reservations are handled exclusively via email. We do not process requests by phone, text message, or WhatsApp. Thank you for your understanding.
- Force Majeure: The agency shall not be held liable for events resulting from force majeure, including, but not limited to, natural disasters, political or social unrest, strikes, epidemics or pandemics, as well as unexpected closures of monuments or roads, or delays on the part of suppliers.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Our cancellation policy is directly based on that of the activity provider. The specific terms and conditions for your reservation are available upon request.
- Please note that for all services, agency fees are due and non-refundable, even in the event of cancellation.
- Services that involve the delivery of equipment or special requests are non-refundable after purchase.
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- Bilingual hosting and moderation
See the most frequently asked questions
What are the terms and conditions for changes or cancellations?
Since every event is unique, the cancellation policies depend on the requirements of our local partners (hotels, private venues, or sites with strictly named-ticket policies, such as the Colosseum). These policies are always clearly and transparently outlined in your quote and contract.
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Agency Fees: Upon signing the contract and paying the first installment, the agency fees are considered definitively earned and non-refundable, even in the event of a cancellation at no charge by the service providers.
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Supplier Services: Cancellations of services (accommodations, activities, guides) are subject to the specific schedule outlined in your contract, based on the date the cancellation is notified.
What payment methods are accepted?
We offer two secure payment methods:
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Bank transfer (SEPA or international): This is our preferred payment method. Any fees charged by your bank for the transaction are your responsibility.
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Credit Card: You can pay directly online through our ultra-secure partner platform, Stripe. Note: A 3.9% transaction fee applies to the total amount for credit card payments.
Can I make a reservation directly on the website?
No, it is not possible to make a reservation or pay directly online.
Unlike automated booking platforms (such as GetYourGuide or Viator), we do not offer standardized services. Every event or corporate retreat is unique: we create a fully customized program to ensure the actual availability of our local partners, verify the logistical feasibility of your project, and tailor the terms to the specific needs of your group. After you’ve shared your preferences via the “Discuss My Project” button or confirmed “My Selection, ” a dedicated project manager will work with you to refine your specifications before sending you a detailed quote.
