Cala Del Forte

What Cala Del Forte does

Cala Del Forte is a premium marina located in Ventimiglia, Italy, on the Ligurian coast approximately 7.9 nautical miles (15 minutes via the Monaco One shuttle) from Monaco's Port Hercule. The marina is wholly owned by Monaco Ports (SEPM), the state port operator of the Principality of Monaco, which acquired the site through SMIP in 2016 to address acute berth saturation in Monaco's ports. The facility features 180 berths accommodating vessels from 6.5 to 76 metres, supported by an advanced wave-dissipating breakwater design (validated at 1:43 scale by the University of Florence), perforated wave-absorbing internal docks, a water recirculation system, 107 surveillance cameras, and 582 parking spaces. Services span daily, monthly, and seasonal berth rentals; long-term 40-year berth leases; a sub-concessioned shipyard (Cantieri di Imperia, 25-year term, 180-ton travel-lift for yachts up to 30m); a marine fuel station (Servizio Mare, 5-year license, 150,000 litres capacity); AQUA superPower and Enel X electric charging; a 35-unit shopping gallery; crew amenities; Schengen border processing; and the proprietary Monaco One aerodynamic power catamaran shuttle. The marina opened in October 2020, was officially inaugurated in July 2021 by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, and operates under the longest concession in the Mediterranean, running until 2094. It holds Blue Flag certification (2023) and is pursuing ISO 14001.

The business model blends recurring berth revenue with multiple complementary streams: short-term transient rentals (subscription-style, daily/monthly/seasonal), long-term 40-year concession sales (one-time licensing fees with optional rental income back to the berth owner through Monaco Ports' centralised reservation system), parking fees (€2-2.50/hour), commercial tenant rents across the shopping gallery, fuel margins (Servizio Mare managed), shipyard fees (Cantieri di Imperia managed), and Monaco One shuttle fares. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales (Sales Office in Monaco and Marina Manager-led relationship management at Ventimiglia) with self-serve online reservation, a centralised Monaco Ports booking system, and a high-visibility presence at the Monaco Yacht Show. Primary customer segments are ultra-high-net-worth yacht owners and superyacht operators, supported by yacht captains and crews, yacht investors/brokers interested in long-term leases, and Riviera di Fiori visitors.

Name

Cala Del Forte

Legal name

Cala del Forte S.r.l.

Website

https://caladelforte-ventimiglia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina & Yacht Berthing Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Marinas (713930), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

Keywords

• Yacht berthing services
• Superyacht marina operations
• Marine fuel bunkering
• Vessel repair refitting
• Maritime passenger shuttle

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventimiglia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Short-term berth rental: Cala del Forte accepts reservations for berths at daily, monthly, and seasonal rates. This is the core recurring revenue stream from transient yacht traffic. The marina's proximity to Monaco (7.9 nautical miles) and the Monaco One shuttle service drive continuous turnover of visiting yachts.
2. Long-term berth lease (40 years): A limited number of berths are available for purchase via long-term concession (40-year lease). Berths can produce rental income when the owner is not occupying the berth. Ports of Monaco coordinates bookings via a centralised reservation system. This provides substantial upfront capital infusion while maintaining long-term operational control.
3. Parking services: 582 parking spaces generate revenue from daily and nightly rates. 226 reserved for berth owners, 46 for commercial activities, 120 indoor public, 110 street-level. Daily rate €2.50/hour (8am-7pm), nightly rate €2.00/hour (7pm-8am). First hour free. Automated access control with cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard.
4. Fuel station operations: Servizio Mare srl operates the marina's exclusive marine fuel station under a 5-year license. Total capacity of 150,000 litres across three tanks. Provides direct refuelling for yachts up to 35m with private and commercial diesel and unleaded petrol. Contributes to overall marina service revenue.
5. Commercial gallery and retail spaces: 35 shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafés, ship chandler, beauty centre, and car rental within the marina's shopping area. These commercial tenants generate rental income and create a vibrant environment that attracts yacht owners and visitors.
6. Shipyard services: Cantieri di Imperia operates the shipyard under a 25-year sub-concession, providing hauling (up to 180 tons via travel-lift), refit, and repair services for yachts up to 30m. Services include hull maintenance, engine service, metalwork, painting, and technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cala Del Forte is a state-of-the-art marina in Ventimiglia, Italy, offering 180 premium berths for yachts from 6.5m to 76m on daily, monthly, seasonal, and 40-year long-term lease terms. Operated by Monaco Ports (SEPM), the marina provides a comprehensive service portfolio including the Monaco One high-speed shuttle to Port Hercule, a marine fuel station, shipyard services through Cantieri di Imperia, electric boat and car charging, 582 parking spaces, Schengen border processing, and a 35-unit commercial gallery with shops and restaurants.

Product overview

Cala del Forte is a state-of-the-art marina operated by Monaco Ports (SEPM), offering a comprehensive portfolio of yachting and maritime services. The core product is premium berthing for vessels from 6.5m to 76m with 180 berths, complemented by the Monaco One high-speed shuttle connecting to Port Hercule in 15 minutes. The service portfolio includes shipyard services (via Cantieri di Imperia), marine fuel station, electric charging infrastructure for vehicles and boats, 582 parking spaces, 40-year berth lease options, crew amenities, and a commercial gallery with 35 shops and restaurants. Additional services include Amazon Locker parcel collection and CRAIGO convenience store. The marina holds the longest concession in the Mediterranean (until 2094) and serves as a sister marina to Monaco's Port Hercule and Port of Fontvieille.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marina Berthing Services Premium marina berthing for yachts from 6.5m to 76m, offering 180 berths with daily, monthly, and seasonal rates, operated by Monaco Ports to Monaco professional standards.
• Long-Term Berth Lease (40-Year Concession) Long-term berth concessions of 40 years for select berths, enabling purchase of usage rights with rental income generation when owners are not occupying the berth. Coordinated through the Monaco Ports centralised reservation system. Financing options and resale services available.
• Monaco One High-Speed Shuttle High-speed 12-metre aerodynamic power catamaran connecting Port Hercule (Monaco) to Cala del Forte in 15 minutes (7.9 nautical miles) at speeds up to 45 knots, carrying up to 11 passengers. Available exclusively for Monaco Ports clients. Equipped with REPCET marine mammal tracking device.
• Shipyard Services (Cantieri di Imperia) Yacht repair, hauling, refit, and maintenance services delivered by Cantieri di Imperia under a 25-year sub-concession, offering hauling up to 30m with 180-ton travel-lift, plus mechanical, hull, painting, metalwork, and technical support services.
• Marine Fuel Station Marine fuel station operated by Servizio Mare srl offering refuelling for yachts up to 35m with private and commercial diesel and unleaded petrol, including assistance with customs procedures for bunkering authorization.
• Parking Services 582 parking spaces including 120 indoor, 110 street-level, 226 for berth owners, and 46 for commercial activities. Automated access control with cash, debit, and credit card payment. First hour free; €2.50/hour from 8am to 7pm and €2.00/hour from 7pm to 8am.
• Electric Vehicle and Boat Charging Two Enel X fast charging points for electric cars at street-level carpark, plus two AQUA superPower stations (AC and DC up to 150 kW maximum power) for electric boats at the head of the Molo d'Onore main pier. Discounts offered for electric and hybrid boats.
• Commercial Gallery and Shopping Area 35 commercial units including boutiques, cafés, restaurants, ship chandler, beauty centre, and car rental services designed to serve both yacht owners and visitors, generating rental income for the marina.

Quantifiable outcome

• Berth capacity: 180 berths for vessels from 6.5m to 76m
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CRAIGO / CRAI GroupminorOthers · 11 June 2026CRAIGO, a convenience store brand operated by the CRAI Group, opened a 175 sqm outlet at Cala del Forte on 11th June 2026. Open seven days a week from 7:30am to 10:00pm, the store offers Food & Drink To Go, fresh products, ready-to-eat meals, and a walk-in refrigerated beverage area. A dedicated onboard delivery service for yachts and superyachts moored at the marina is also provided.
• Amazon (Amazon Locker — Giacomina)minorOthers · 15 June 2022Amazon installed an Amazon Locker (Giacomina) at Cala del Forte port near the port entrance elevator and Coast Guard office. Available 24/7, the locker allows yacht owners, crew, and visitors to securely receive and collect Amazon deliveries on site. This convenience service enhances the overall marina experience.
• Servizio Mare srl (Centro Petroli Impianti)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2021Servizio Mare srl, a specialised marine fuel distribution company operating since 1983, signed a 5-year license agreement with Cala del Forte in January 2021 for the operation of the marina's exclusive marine fuel station. The station has a total capacity of 150,000 litres across three tanks, providing refuelling for yachts up to 35m with private and commercial diesel and unleaded petrol. The fuel station was inaugurated on 1st March 2023.
• Advanced Aerodynamic Vessel (A2V)coreTechnology or Integration · 16 December 2020Advanced Aerodynamic Vessel (A2V), based in La Rochelle, France, designed and built the Monaco One — a 12-metre aerodynamic power catamaran in sandwich-structured carbon and glass composite. The vessel features breakthrough aerodynamic design that halves fuel consumption at speeds over 40 knots. A2V conducted years of R&D and sea trials in high seas and strong winds. The Monaco One was launched on 16th December 2020 and christened on 8th March 2021.
• Cantieri di ImperiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2020Cantieri di Imperia, a leading shipbuilding company founded in 1982 and based in Imperia (53 km from Ventimiglia), signed a 25-year sub-concession agreement with Cala del Forte in July 2020. The shipyard operates within Cala del Forte, providing hauling (up to 180 tons via travel-lift), refit, repair, and maintenance services for yachts up to 30m LOA. Services include hull maintenance, engine and generator service, propulsion systems, metalwork, painting, and technical support. Operations began Q1 2021.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Port of Fontvieille (Monaco): Second Monaco Ports facility and direct sister marina to Cala del Forte. Targets a similar superyacht and resident-owner demographic on the same Monaco network, sharing the centralised reservation system that underpins Cala del Forte's berth-rental model.
• Port Hercule (Monaco): Flagship Monaco Ports facility in the Principality and Cala del Forte's sister marina. Serves the same ultra-high-net-worth superyacht clientele and operates under the same Monaco Ports management, with berths for yachts up to large sizes in the same Riviera catchment.
• Port Canto (Cannes): Old Port of Cannes' dedicated superyacht marina on the French Riviera, hosting vessels up to 170m. Directly competes for the same Mediterranean superyacht transient traffic that Cala del Forte targets via its Monaco One shuttle.
• Marina di Porto Montenegro: Luxury superyacht marina in Tivat, Montenegro with berths for vessels up to 250m and a comparable service ecosystem (fuel, shipyard, retail, residential). Comparable as a high-end Mediterranean marina targeting the same international UHNW superyacht segment.
• Quai des Milliardaires (Port Vauban, Antibes): Berthing area of Port Vauban in Antibes known as the Quai des Milliardaires for its concentration of superyachts. Competes for the same Riviera/Côte d'Azur superyacht transient and seasonal berth demand as Cala del Forte.
• Porto Cervo (Marina di Porto Cervo): Iconic luxury marina in Sardinia operated by Marina di Porto Cervo / Smeralda Holding. Comparable to Cala del Forte in serving UHNW Mediterranean superyacht owners with premium services, berthing up to superyacht size, and a high-end commercial gallery.
• Porto Rotondo: Long-established luxury marina in Sardinia where former Cala del Forte CEO Giovanni Battista Borea d'Olmo directed operations for over 20 years. Directly comparable in clientele, superyacht capability, and premium service positioning.
• Marina di Loano: Ligurian Riviera marina where incoming Cala del Forte CEO Marco Cornacchia served as Director from 2011 to 2017. Comparable regional Ligurian peer with berthing for yachts up to 77m, also serving the Italian Riviera market near Monaco.

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: Global luxury marina operator managing a portfolio of high-end marinas across the Caribbean, Americas, and Europe. Comparable as a multi-port superyacht marina operator but at much greater scale and without Mediterranean specialisation equivalent to Cala del Forte's Monaco affiliation.
• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: International operator and developer of premium marinas with properties across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Asia. Comparable as a luxury-marina operator serving UHNW yacht owners but operating a wider portfolio without Cala del Forte's Monaco state backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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