Naples Princess

What Naples Princess does

Naples Princess Cruises operates a single 105-foot, USCG-certified luxury yacht from Port O Call Marina in Naples, Florida, offering daily public cruises (sightseeing, lunch buffet, sunset dinner, and hors d'oeuvres cruises), private charters, weddings, group events, and seasonal specialty cruises. The vessel accommodates up to 149 passengers across three levels, with climate-controlled main and second-level salons, an outdoor covered deck, a third-level sun deck, two full-service bars, and an onboard galley producing meals prepared fresh daily. A captain-narrated historical and wildlife tour runs on all public cruises through Naples Bay, Port Royal, and into the Gulf of Mexico.

The company generates revenue through ticket sales for daily public cruises, custom-priced private charters for 2-149 guests, full-service wedding planning, corporate event hosting (named enterprise clients include Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, FedEx Custom Critical, Anheuser-Busch, and Ritz Carlton), specialty themed cruises (holidays, wine tastings, live entertainment, fashion shows), and gift certificates. Distribution combines direct online booking via starboardsuite.com, phone reservations, and walk-up ticketing at the marina, with group discounts offered for parties of 20 or more.

Founded in 1991 with an 80-foot vessel, the company has grown into the self-described largest dining cruise operator in Southwest Florida, recently completing a million-dollar renovation on a now-$4M vessel. It operates as part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies and holds U.S. Coast Guard certification, is a Passenger Vessel Association member, and has accumulated multiple regional awards including the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and The Knot Best Wedding Venue recognition. Operating geography is restricted to Southwest Florida with no global footprint claim.

Name

Naples Princess

Legal name

Naples Princess Cruises

Website

https://naplesprincesscruises.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Naples Princess Cruises operates a single 105-foot USCG-certified luxury yacht from Port O Call Marina in Naples, Florida, offering daily public sightseeing, lunch, and dinner cruises, private charters, weddings, corporate events, and seasonal specialty cruises for up to 149 passengers in Southwest Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury yacht cruises and waterfront event hospitality

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Boutique Yacht Cruise Operators (Scheduled Itineraries) (THAEADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA), Specialty-Themed Boutique Cruises (Culinary, Wellness, Diving, Culture) (THAEADAJ), Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht cruises
• Waterfront dining cruises
• Private yacht charters
• Destination wedding venues
• Sightseeing boat tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Cruise Tickets: Daily public cruises including afternoon/sunset sightseeing tours, Sea Breeze lunch buffet cruises, sunset dinner cruises, and sunset hors d'oeuvres cruises. Tickets sold per person with pricing that does not include port charge and tax.
2. Private Charter Rentals: Custom private charter cruises for corporate events, weddings, birthdays, and special occasions. Options to rent one level or the entire boat for groups from 2-149 passengers.
3. Wedding Services: Full-service wedding planning including ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, and post-wedding celebrations aboard the luxury yacht
4. Onboard Food and Beverage: Two full-service bars offering liquor, wine, beer, specialty drinks, soda, juice, coffee, water and tea. Dining cruises include food (lunch buffet, dinner, or hors d'oeuvres) prepared fresh on board. Sightseeing cruises offer appetizers for purchase.
5. Specialty Cruises and Events: Specialty themed cruises including holiday celebrations (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day), live entertainment cruises, wine tasting events, and fashion shows
6. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates available for any cruise on the Naples Princess

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Naples Princess operates a single 105-foot, three-level luxury yacht out of Port O Call Marina in Naples, Florida, selling narrated public sightseeing cruises, lunch buffet, sunset dinner and hors d'oeuvres cruises, fully private yacht charters, and full-service wedding and group event hosting. The vessel seats up to 149 passengers across climate-controlled salons and open-air decks, with two full-service bars and meals prepared fresh on board, serving tourists, locals, couples, and corporate clients in the Southwest Florida market.

Product overview

Naples Princess Cruises operates as a single-vessel luxury yacht cruise company offering a portfolio of cruise experiences. The core offering centers on the 105-foot Naples Princess yacht, which serves as a unified platform for multiple product lines: daily public cruises (afternoon/sunset sightseeing, SeaBreeze lunch buffet, sunset dinner, and hors d'oeuvres cruises), private charter services, wedding event hosting, and group event bookings. The company also offers seasonal specialty cruise add-ons including holiday dinners, wine tasting events, live entertainment shows, and fashion cruises. The vessel features climate-controlled interior salons, two full-service bars, multiple decks including a sun deck, and a private bridal room. All products share the same vessel infrastructure and onboard amenities including food service, bar services, narration, and AV capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Naples Princess: The main luxury yacht brand offering daily public cruises, private charters, weddings, and group events in Naples, Florida.

Products and services

• Afternoon and Sunset Sightseeing Cruises Narrated 90-minute afternoon and 2-hour sunset cruises through Naples Bay, Port Royal, and the Gulf of Mexico with wildlife viewing including dolphins, eagles, herons, pelicans, and manatees, targeting individual tourists, couples, and small groups.
• SeaBreeze Lunch Buffet Cruises 90-minute mid-day lunch buffet cruises featuring assorted deli meats, premium cheeses, chicken and seafood salads, fresh fruit, breads, chips, and homemade chocolate chip cookies prepared fresh on board, for individuals, families, and small groups.
• Naples Sunset Dinner Cruises 2-hour sunset dinner cruises featuring a double-entree buffet with carved prime rib, beef tenderloin, or roast beef, roasted chicken or fresh catch of the day, Caesar salad, vegetables, potato, dessert, and coffee, for couples and groups seeking a waterfront fine-dining experience.
• Sunset 'More Than Hors D'oeuvres' Cruises 2-hour sunset cruises with a lighter bite-sized menu including pulled pork or beef sliders, cheese tray, BBQ meatballs, smoked mahi/wahoo/whitefish dip, fresh fruit, cheese tortellini, and crème puffs, with a cash bar, targeting guests seeking a lighter alternative to a full dinner cruise.
• Private Charter Cruises Custom private yacht charters for corporate events, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions accommodating groups from 2 to 149 guests, with options to rent individual levels or the entire vessel, targeting event planners, corporate clients, and large private parties.
• Wedding Services Full-service wedding planning including ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, welcome parties, and post-wedding brunches held aboard the luxury yacht with multiple panoramic-view decks and an onboard bridal room, for engaged couples and wedding planners.
• Group Events Group event hosting for community clubs, fraternities, retirements, office gatherings, alumni events, golf groups, and corporate functions with group discounts for 20 or more guests, targeting organizers of social and corporate group gatherings.
• Holiday Specialty Cruises Seasonal cruise experiences including Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas and Holiday Parties, New Year's Eve cruises with DJ and champagne toast, and Easter Dinner cruises, targeting guests seeking holiday celebrations on the water.
• Sunset Wine Tasting Cruises Monthly sunset wine tasting cruises featuring over 25 different wines from regions around the world presented by Naples Wine Collection, with onboard ordering at a discount, for adults seeking a curated tasting experience.
• Live Entertainment Cruises Specialty cruises featuring live music including Joe Marino's 50s/60s/70s piano show, Jimmy Buffett tropical entertainment, and contemporary hits performances paired with dinner buffet options, for guests seeking live entertainment combined with dining.
• Fashion Show Cruises Ladies lunch and fashion show cruises featuring a lunch buffet, fashion presentations by Rebecca's Fashions, and mini pop-up shopping opportunities, for groups seeking a fashion-focused social outing.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available for purchase online for any regularly scheduled cruise aboard the Naples Princess, valid for any public cruise offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Millions of satisfied passengers hosted since 1991
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Naples Wine CollectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborates with Naples Wine Collection for monthly sunset wine tasting cruises featuring over 25 different wines from regions around the world. Guests can sample wines from sparkling to dessert varietals and order at a discount onboard.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Marina Jack Dining Cruises: Sarasota-based dining cruise and waterfront dining operator offering dinner and sightseeing cruises in a similar Florida coastal tourist market. Comparable in product type (dining cruise + sightseeing) though operating in a different Florida region.
• Showboat Atlantic City: Atlantic City waterfront cruise and event venue operator offering similar sightseeing and private charter experiences, though in a different regional market than Naples.

Direct peers

• Jungle Queen Cruises: Long-standing Fort Lauderdale-based dinner cruise and sightseeing operator offering similar narrated sightseeing, lunch, and dinner cruise experiences on a large passenger vessel to a comparable tourist and group event audience in Florida.
• Captain Anderson's Cruises: Florida dinner cruise and sightseeing operator in Panama City Beach offering scheduled public cruises, private charters, and group events on passenger vessels, directly comparable in product mix and target market.
• Miss Naples / Naples Catamaran: Sister brand also operating under the Hoffmann Family of Companies from the Naples waterfront, offering catamaran cruises and tours to a similar Southwest Florida tourist and charter clientele. Directly comparable as a same-market competitor with overlapping customer base and shared corporate ownership.

Broad incumbents

• Hornblower Cruises and Events: Larger established operator of dining cruises, sightseeing cruises, and private charter events across multiple U.S. cities. Comparable product offering (sightseeing, dining cruises, weddings, corporate events) but at significantly broader scale and geographic footprint than Naples Princess.
• Spirit Cruises: Multi-city operator of upscale lunch, dinner, and sightseeing cruises plus private charter and corporate events, directly overlapping Naples Princess' product mix across sightseeing cruises, dining cruises, and event hosting at a broader national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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