Aquaevent

What Aquaevent does

Aquaevent (legal entity Stenungsunds Aqua Event & Marine AB) is a Swedish adventure tourism and experience provider headquartered at Stenungsbaden Yacht Club in Södra Stenungsön, Stenungsund, Västra Götaland. Founded in 1995 and operating RIB boat tours since 2001, the company runs a portfolio of roughly 30 water-, land-, and indoor-based activities along the Swedish west coast. Core offerings include RIB tours (Krogsafari pub crawls, Kamp competitions, Middagstur, Gourmesafari, Sälafari, and Transport), water sports (Flyboard, SUP rentals, jet ski), sailing on a Dufour 44 yacht, paintball on a private island, team-building events (Teambuilding, 5-Kamp, Marin Teamduell, Lådbilsrally go-kart rally, Beachvolleyboll), and digital quest products delivered via the proprietary Quizhunt-Walkabout tablet platform that uses AI, AR, and 360-degree imaging. A jet ski operator certification course is delivered in partnership with Sjösportskolan under Swedish regulation effective May 2022. Underlying technology consists of a fleet of multiple RIBs (Ring Powercraft 11.3m Viper, Dahl 32 Vibratour, C-RIB 30 Velocity, Gemin 1060 Voyage, with Suzuki outboards up to 350HP and Garmin navigation), the Dufour 44 sailing yacht, Flyboard systems powered by jet ski via 18-meter hoses, dedicated island paintball facility, and the in-house software platform.

The business serves two principal customer segments: corporate/enterprise clients seeking team building, conferences, kickoffs, company parties, and offshore transport (primary segment), and private individuals — especially Swedish bachelor and bachelorette ("Svensexa/Möhippa") parties, birthdays, and group celebrations — for whom Aquaevent self-identifies as the largest provider on the west coast. Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis via per-person pricing (typically 500–1,900 SEK per participant, ~$50–$190), tiered by group size, with multi-activity bundled packages (e.g., Flyboard + Paintball + RIB Krogsafari) priced up to ~1,895 SEK per person and corporate events quoted ex-VAT versus VAT-inclusive private bookings. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: inbound inquiries by phone (0303-444200) and email ([email protected]), with detailed activity listings and booking information on aquaevent.se. Operational footprint comprises a headquarters and primary base at Stenungsbaden Yacht Club, a Gothenburg departure point at Klippan, and a seasonal (June–August) Smögen departure at Smögenbryggan, covering a Gothenburg-to-Fjällbacka archipelago corridor. The company is a privately held Swedish Aktiebolag with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and headcount of approximately 9 employees; an ecosystem of operational sponsors (Suzuki Marine, Garmin, Tenson, Alpine Electronics, Survey Bureau, Dr. Zipe, and Stenungsbaden Yacht Club) supports the 2022 season.

Name

Aquaevent

Legal name

Stenungsunds Aqua Event & Marine AB

Website

https://aquaevent.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aquaevent (Stenungsunds Aqua Event & Marine AB) is a Swedish adventure tourism provider operating RIB tours, flyboard, paintball, sailing, team building, and digital quest activities along Sweden's west coast (Gothenburg to Fjällbacka), serving corporate groups and private individuals — particularly bachelor and bachelorette parties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Tourism & Event Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB), Jet Ski, Parasailing & Tow Sports (Wakeboard, Waterski, Tubing) (THAJAJAH)

Keywords

• RIB boat tours
• Corporate team building
• Outdoor event services
• Boat charter services
• Bachelor party packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Stenungsund

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Adventure Activity Bookings: Per-person pricing for water-based and land-based adventure activities including RIB tours, paintball, flyboard, team building exercises, and bachelor/bachelorette party packages. Revenue is transaction-based with minimum participant requirements.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP), paintball equipment, ArcheryTag gear, Segways, VR equipment, and bubble ball equipment for home/in-house events
3. Watercraft Licensing/education: Jet ski operator certification courses in partnership with Sjösportskolan, providing both the training revenue and indirect equipment rental

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aquaevent (Stenungsunds Aqua Event & Marine AB) is a Swedish adventure-tourism operator that sells RIB boat tours, flyboard experiences, paintball, team sailing, team-building activities, equipment rentals, and curated bachelor/bachelorette party packages along the Swedish west coast from Gothenburg to Smögen. Its geographic base spans Stenungsund (HQ at Stenungsbaden Yacht Club), Gothenburg (Klippan/ Novotel), and Smögen (seasonal), serving both corporate clients (conferences, kickoffs, team events) and private individuals. Revenue is generated through per-person activity bookings, equipment rentals, packaged bachelor/bachelorette parties, and jet-ski certification courses.

Product overview

Aquaevent is an activity and experience company offering a diverse portfolio of water-based and land-based activities along Sweden's west coast. The core offerings include RIB boat tours (Krogsafari, Kamp, Transport, Safaris, Gourmesafari, and Segling), water sports (Flyboard, Paintball on a private island, SUP rentals), and team building activities (Teambuilding, 5-Kamp, Teamduellen). The company operates from Stenungsund, Gothenburg, and Smögen, serving both corporate clients (conferences, team events, kick-offs) and private individuals (bachelor parties, birthdays). Additional offerings include educational courses (jet ski certification), equipment rentals, and packaged activity experiences combining multiple activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RIB Krogsafari (pub crawl) RIB boat pub crawl experience along the Swedish west coast archipelago, visiting coastal restaurants and bars; available 2-4 hour options with capacity for 8-12 guests per RIB.
• RIB Kamp (boat challenge competition) Team challenge competition using RIB boats across islands, with staged challenges and final competition to determine the winning team.
• RIB Transport Chartered RIB boat transportation service for groups traveling between destinations along the west coast, with professional skippers; up to 12 passengers per RIB.
• Flyboard Water-propelled jet pack experience powered by a jet ski via an 18m hose, allowing participants to fly above water or dive below the surface; available for corporate groups and private parties.
• Paintball on private island Paintball gameplay on a private island with natural terrain, including all equipment, paintballs, and optional food packages for groups of 8 to 36.
• Teambuilding Cooperative team-building activities with challenges and problem-solving exercises designed for corporate groups to improve collaboration and communication.
• Beachvolleyboll (Beach volleyball tournament) Hosted beach volleyball tournament at the west coast's beach volleyball court at Stenungsbaden Yacht Club, accommodating 10 to 100 participants, with optional DJ and team T-shirts.
• Prickskytte (precision shooting) Relay-style precision shooting competition using blowpipes, paintball rifles, knife throwing, archery and golf chipping for groups and corporate events.
• Hyra SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard rental) Rental of inflatable Stand Up Paddleboards with paddles and life jackets at Stenungsbadens marina for individual or small-group water use.
• RIB Event Göteborg RIB boat experiences departing from Gothenburg including pub crawls, battle competitions, transport and seal safaris in the Gothenburg archipelago.
• RIB Middagstur (dinner tour) RIB boat evening tour combining archipelago navigation with visits to coastal restaurants for evening meals.
• Gulasch & RIB-Kamp Combined RIB battle competition with hot goulash soup meal, beverages, and team medal awards, targeted at corporate and private groups.
• RIB Gourmesafari Multi-stop culinary RIB boat tour visiting Åstols Rökeri, Salt o Sill, and Trålverket with food and drink pairings.
• Krogsafari Göteborg RIB boat pub crawl departing from Gothenburg's Klippan area, visiting islands and coastal establishments.
• AquaSpelen (custom Olympics-style games) Custom Olympics-style sports competition with unique events including frisbee golf accuracy, shrimp peeling relays, raft building, and SUP slalom.
• 5-Kamp (customizable pentathlon) Customizable pentathlon with team challenges such as blowpipe shooting, air pistol, knife throwing, golf chipping, and fire building.
• AquaQuest (digital team challenge) Digital team challenge using tablets and backpacks, incorporating AI, AR, and 360-degree photography for point collection across outdoor locations.
• Treasure Hunt Treasure hunt with buried chests from the 1800s, combination locks, maps on tablets, and equipment provided for digging, run as a digital outdoor experience.
• Hyra hem (home event equipment rental) Rental service for team-building equipment including 5-kamp sets, Segways, BubbleBall, ArcheryTag, Paintball gear, and VR headsets, available for pickup or delivery to customer location.
• Svensexa/Möhippa (bachelor/bachelorette packages) Pre-configured bachelor and bachelorette party packages combining multiple activities such as Flyboard, Paintball, RIB Krogsafari, Elsurf, Matchrace, and 5-Kamp at fixed per-person rates for 8 to 24 guests.
• Teamsegling med Dufour 44:a (team sailing) Team sailing experience aboard the 13.4m Dufour 44 Sans Soucis sailing yacht with kitchen, fridge, and facilities for 11 passengers plus skipper.
• Lådbilsrally (go-kart building and racing rally) Go-kart building competition where teams construct vehicles from provided materials, then race them on a parallel track with obstacles for groups of 20-400.
• Förarbevis för vattenskoter (jet ski operator certification) Personal watercraft (jet ski) operator certification course in partnership with Sjösportskolan, including theory and practical training required under Swedish regulation since May 2022.
• Done in 60 sec (60-second challenge activities) 60-second challenge activities using household items where teams select members to complete various timed tasks in an indoor or controllable environment.
• Kodjakten (code hunt) Indoor code hunt activity where teams use tablets to unlock hidden codes placed around corridors and solve related challenges.
• Pirate Treasure (portable escape room) Portable escape room in a box where teams solve pirate-themed puzzles, mazes, and riddles within 60 minutes to open a treasure chest.
• Kickstart (early morning RIB tour) Early morning RIB boat experience departing at 6:30 AM to watch sunrise in the archipelago, with breakfast and three activity challenges.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stenungsbaden Yacht ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Home marina location and sponsor partner. Aquaevent operates from Stenungsbaden Yacht Club marina, providing access to facilities, boat slips, and event infrastructure. Sponsorship relationship established for 2022.
• Suzuki MarineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sponsor partner providing marine engine support. Suzuki supplies outboard motors for RIB fleet including 350HP, 300HP, and 250HP configurations.
• GarminminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sponsor partner providing marine electronics and navigation equipment for RIB boats and fleet management.
• TensonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sponsor partner providing outdoor and marine apparel for staff and operations.
• Alpine ElectronicsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sponsor partner providing marine electronics and audio equipment for RIB fleet.
• Dr. ZipeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sponsor partner for 2022, nature of partnership related to marine/adventure equipment.
• Survey BureauminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sponsor partner for 2022, providing maritime survey and navigation services.
• Sjösportskolan (Sea Sports School)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for jet ski operator certification courses. Sjösportskolan provides the official certification curriculum and examination while Aquaevent provides practical on-water training. Required certification as of May 2022 per Swedish government regulation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stena Line: Large Swedish-originated ferry operator with passenger routes across Scandinavia and Northern Europe. Comparable marine passenger and excursion category, though Stena Line operates scheduled ferry service at substantially larger scale than Aquaevent's RIB-based tours.
• Parks and Resorts Scandinavia: Operates Swedish theme and animal parks including Gröna Lund (Stockholm) and Kolmården. Overlaps with Aquaevent's corporate group-outing and family/adventure leisure demand, though focused on fixed-park experiences rather than water-based adventures.
• Hurtigruten: Norwegian coastal voyage and expedition cruise operator running scenic sea-based tourism across Northern Europe. Comparable as a Scandinavian sightseeing water-transportation brand, but operating multi-day itineraries at cruise-scale rather than short-format tours.
• Liseberg: Major amusement park in Gothenburg serving as the dominant leisure attraction in the same metro region Aquaevent draws from. Comparable as a destination for corporate events and group outings on the Swedish west coast, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Viking Line: Passenger ferry and short-cruise operator in the Baltic Sea between Sweden, Finland, and Estonia. Comparable as a Scandinavian passenger-marine experience brand, though at scheduled-cruise scale rather than short-format coastal adventure tours.
• TUI Sverige: One of Sweden's largest tour operators selling packaged leisure experiences including activities, excursions, and themed trips. Comparable demand-side customer base (corporate and consumer group experiences) but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• DFDS Seaways: Major European ferry and passenger shipping operator with routes connecting Scandinavia. Overlaps with Aquaevent's marine passenger/transport and excursion business at the broader regional category level, but at vastly larger scale and on scheduled cross-water routes.

Direct peers

• Wildgoose: UK-based provider of team building experiences and corporate group activities (treasure hunts, challenges, outdoor events). Closely comparable to Aquaevent's team building, 5-Kamp, Quizhunt/Walkabout, and corporate event portfolio on the activity-mix dimension.
• Strömma Sverige: Sweden's largest sightseeing boat tour operator, running RIB and classic vessel tours in the Stockholm archipelago and other coastal cities. Directly comparable to Aquaevent's RIB sightseeing, pub-crawl, and dining-tour offerings along the Swedish coast.
• Vaxholmsbolaget: Operates scheduled and chartered archipelago boat services from Stockholm, including sightseeing-style and charter experiences. Comparable to Aquaevent's RIB tours and private charter products (e.g., Teamsegling Dufour 44, RIB Transport) along a Swedish coastal archipelago.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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