What Catlante Catamarans does

Catlante Catamarans is a privately held French cruise operator specializing in crewed catamaran cabin cruises, founded approximately in 2000 and headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. The company pioneered the per-cabin booking model in Europe, allowing individual travelers, couples, and small groups to book individual cabins on crewed catamarans without chartering the entire vessel — a structural alternative to traditional yacht charter that lowers the cost barrier for premium sailing vacations. Catlante operates a fleet organized across three ranges (COMFORT, ELEGANCE, PRESTIGE) and five vessel types — Catlante 600, Lagoon 450, Catlante 620, Catlante 720, and the Catlante NEO flagship — sailing across Mediterranean (Corsica, Provence, Tuscany, Balearics), Caribbean (Grenadines, Guadeloupe, St. Barths, Antigua), and Indian Ocean (Seychelles) itineraries.

The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, executed through a multilingual booking website (French, English, German), a phone contact center, and email quotation handling. All-inclusive pricing of approximately €1,100-€3,690 per person covers accommodation, meals, beverages, crew, insurance, and water sports equipment. Catlante augments its core product with a loyalty program (Club Catlante), early-booking discounts up to 12%, successive-cruise discounts, and special private-charter rates for groups of 10+. In 2023 the company received its first disclosed institutional funding from Bpifrance and Montefiore Investment, and has since expanded into sustainable sailing product formats with environmental partnerships (Pure Ocean) and low-carbon transit partnerships (Sailcoop, Corsica Linea). The company self-describes as the French market leader in catamaran cruising for 20 years.

Name

Catlante Catamarans

Legal name

CATLANTE Catamarans

Website

https://catlante-catamarans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catlante Catamarans is a privately held French cruise operator offering all-inclusive crewed catamaran cabin cruises across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Indian Ocean, serving individual travelers, couples, families, and small groups via direct online booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catamaran Cruise Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Catamaran & Sailing Cat Cruise Operators (THAEADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabin Charters & Shared Yacht Trips (THAEADAH), Cabin Charters on Private Yachts (By-the-Cabin) (THAEAEAD), Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG)

Keywords

• Catamaran cruises
• Cabin cruises
• Yacht charters
• Sailing holidays
• Crew charters

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulogne-billancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cabin Cruise Bookings: Revenue generated from per-person cabin bookings on scheduled catamaran departures across Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Indian Ocean itineraries. Prices range from approximately €1,100 to €3,690 per person depending on destination, duration, vessel class, and season. All-inclusive pricing covers accommodation, meals, beverages, crew services, captain, cook, and water sports equipment.
2. Private Boat Charters: Revenue from privatizing entire catamarans for exclusive use by families, friend groups, or corporate events. Special offers exist for groups as small as 10 people on specific vessels.
3. Loyalty Program (Club Catlante): Club Catlante rewards returning customers with discounts and benefits from their second cruise onward, combining with Book Early (up to 12% discount) and Successive Cruises offers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Catlante Catamarans operates a fleet of crewed French-flagged catamarans offering all-inclusive cabin cruises and full-boat private charters across Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Indian Ocean destinations. Customers book individual cabins or charter entire vessels for 3-14 day sailing vacations including crew, captain, cook, three daily meals, unlimited beverages, and water sports equipment.

Product overview

Catlante Catamarans operates a fleet of crewed catamarans for high-end cruise vacations, offering both cabin bookings and full-boat charter options. The fleet comprises five catamaran models across three ranges: COMFORT (Catlante 600 with 6 cabins for 12-14 passengers, Lagoon 450 with 4 cabins for 8 passengers), ELEGANCE (Catlante 620 and Catlante 720), and PRESTIGE (Catlante NEO flagship with 6 cabins for 12-14 passengers). The company offers diverse cruise itineraries across Mediterranean destinations (Corsica, Provence, Tuscany, Balearic Islands), Caribbean (Grenadines, Guadeloupe, St. Barths, Antigua), Indian Ocean (Seychelles), and eco-conscious sustainable sailing experiences in Corsica and Provence. The portfolio includes loyalty programs (Catlante Club), advance booking discounts (Book Early up to 12%), successive cruise offers, and special privatization packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CATLANTE Club: Loyalty program offering advantages and discounts on cruises for repeat customers from their second cruise onwards.
• COMFORT Range
• ELEGANCE Range
• PRESTIGE Range

Products and services

• Cabin Cruises Individual cabin bookings on crewed catamarans, allowing solo travelers, couples, or small groups to book just the number of cabins needed without chartering the entire boat. All-inclusive pricing covers accommodation, meals, beverages, captain, crew services, and water sports equipment.
• Private Boat Charters Full-boat privatization for families, groups of friends, or corporate events, offering exclusive use of an entire crewed catamaran with customizable itineraries. Special rates available for groups as small as 10 people on specific vessels such as the Catlante 600.
• North Corsica 5 Days Cruise 4-night cruise departing from Ajaccio to Scandola, the Calanques and Cargèse, exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites and wild Corsican coastlines. All-inclusive on a crewed catamaran.
• North Corsica 8 Days Cruise 8-day cruise from Ajaccio to Calvi and the Agriates, featuring the Scandola reserve, Sanguinaires islands, and deserted beaches along the Corsican coast.
• South Corsica 8 Days Cruise 8-day cruise to southern Corsica including the Lavezzi islands and Bonifacio, featuring iconic beaches and coastal landmarks of southern Corsica.
• Corsican Riviera 8 Days Cruise 8-day cruise from Porto-Vecchio to Bonifacio along the elegant southern Corsican coastline with legendary beaches and secluded anchorages.
• Sustainable Sailing Corsica 8 Days Experimental cruise laboratory experience prioritizing wind navigation, flexitarian organic cuisine, reusable water bottles, eco-friendly products, solar lighting, and environmental commitments through partnership with Pure Ocean.
• Provence 8 Days Cruise 8-day Mediterranean cruise departing from Marseille to Saint Tropez, visiting calanques, Porquerolles islands, and the Pelagos marine sanctuary.
• Provence Weekend & Mid-week Cruises Shorter 3-5 day cruises departing from Marseille exploring calanques, archipelagos, and villages of Provence. Weekend and midweek break format starting from €1,100 per person.
• Tuscan Islands 8 Days Cruise 8-day cruise to the Tuscan archipelago including Elba and Capraia, departing from Cap Corse (Macinaggio).
• Seychelles 8 Days Cruise 8-day cruise in the Indian Ocean archipelago departing from Mahé (Eden Island), visiting Praslin, La Digue, Curieuse, and Cousin islands.
• Grenadines 8 Days Cruise 8-day Caribbean cruise departing from Martinique (Le Marin) to the Grenadines archipelago including Tobago Cays and Bequia.
• Grenadines 11 Days Cruise Extended 11-day Caribbean cruise departing from Martinique, offering total immersion through the Grenadines including St. Lucia and extended Tobago Cays exploration.
• Guadeloupe & Dominica 8 Days Cruise 8-day Caribbean cruise from Pointe-à-Pitre visiting the Saintes archipelago, Dominica, and the nature island.
• Guadeloupe, Dominique, Martinique 8 Days Cruise 8-day Caribbean odyssey departing from Pointe-à-Pitre through Guadeloupe, Dominique, and Martinique.
• Martinique, Dominique, Guadeloupe 8 Days Cruise 8-day reverse Caribbean itinerary departing from Martinique through Dominique to Guadeloupe.
• St. Barths Caribbean 8 Days Cruise 8-day VIP cruise departing from St-Martin (Marigot) to St. Barths, Anguilla and surrounding turquoise islands.
• Antigua & Barbuda 8 Days Cruise 8-day cruise to Antigua and Barbuda exploring British-influenced Caribbean culture and coconut-palm-lined beaches.
• Majorca & Menorca 8 Days Cruise 8-day cruise departing from Palma exploring the Balearic Islands' turquoise coves, marine life, and authentic villages.
• Sustainable Sailing Provence 8 Days Eco-conscious sailing cruise in Provence prioritizing reduced environmental impact and responsible navigation practices, in partnership with Pure Ocean.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average catamaran cruise costs approximately €2,000-2,100 per person for a week-long all-inclusive experience
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pure OceancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership supporting marine conservation projects through contributions from sustainable sailing cruise bookings. Includes transparent impact reporting to passengers after cruises, supporting ocean protection, biodiversity, and scientific research initiatives.
• SailcoopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable travel partner offering sail-assisted ferry crossings from Saint-Raphaël to Calvi in Corsica. Provides carbon-reduced travel option for passengers combining with Catlante cruise departures; overnight sailing experience with 8-passenger vessels.
• MisterFlyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlight booking partner enabling customers to purchase airline tickets alongside cruise bookings through embedded MisterFly booking links on catamaran cruise pages.
• Corsica LineaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFerry operator partner providing hybrid electric vessel crossings from Marseille to Corsica as sustainable travel alternative with reduced CO2 emissions through electric shore power connections at port.
• Manu TransportminorOthersRecommended taxi transfer service for airport pickup and drop-off at Ajaccio, with contact details provided on cruise booking pages. Contact: 06.09.75.35.74 / [email protected].

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCciOv0ZdXbEeFkdaohR5ZUg
• Facebookfacebook.com/catlantecatamarans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catlante-catamarans
• Instagraminstagram.com/catlantecatamarans/?hl=fr
• Xx.com/catlante

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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