Ethics Yachting

What Ethics Yachting does

Ethics Yachting is a French luxury yachting services company founded in 2017 as a subsidiary of ETHICS Group, headquartered in Blagnac with operational bases in Port-Vendres and Saint-Cyprien along the Côte Vermeille. The company operates a fleet of six vessels — the Ferretti 550 motor yacht (L'ETHICS), Leopard 40 (L'AppY), Leopard 42 (TIXY), Leopard 46 PC (AGORA), and Ranieri Cayman 28 (TIXME) — offered through three primary commercial channels: (i) customizable nautical stays (half-day through week-long charters), (ii) the Club One shared-usage boat club subscription program with tiered monthly plans (€500–€4,100/month), and (iii) authorized dealership for Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, and Riva Yacht across 220 km of Occitanie coastline and Catalonia. Ancillary revenue streams include corporate seminar/team-building events, gift-box experiences, brokerage of pre-owned vessels, and boat staging services through partner Nautic Habitat.

The underlying technology stack is a conventional digital booking platform centered on an online stay configurator that lets customers select date, party size, vessel, departure port, formula, and add-ons, supported by a separate B2B portal at pro.ethics-yachting.com. Club One introduces a subscription management layer with a shared-ownership component where outside boat owners label their vessels Club One to earn rental income while gaining access to the broader fleet. The GTM motion combines direct-to-consumer website bookings, event-driven marketing through boat shows (Multicoque Show Canet, International Multihull Show La Grande Motte, Immerseaves festival) and PR in regional press (L'Indépendant, Made in Perpignan, Entreprises Occitanie), supplemented by a curated referral network of hotels, restaurants, and tourism boards along the Côte Vermeille and Costa Brava. The customer base spans affluent individual boaters, corporate groups, tourists visiting the Perpignan/Côte Vermeille/Costa Brava corridor, and existing boat owners seeking usage-sharing economics.

Name

Ethics Yachting

Legal name

ETHICS Yachting

Website

https://ethics-yachting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ethics Yachting is a French premium yachting operator founded in 2017, running a six-vessel fleet of catamarans and motor yachts along the Côte Vermeille and Costa Brava through chartered stays, a Club One subscription boat club, and Ferretti/Pershing/Riva brokerage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Charter Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE), Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht charter
• Boat club membership
• Yacht brokerage
• Nautical tourism services
• Catamaran charter

Headquarters

HQ city

Blagnac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nautical Stays and Charters: Per-booking nautical excursions ranging from half-day experiences to week-long charters. Pricing varies by vessel, duration, and included services (catering, activities, skipper).
2. Club One Subscriptions: Monthly subscription plans (€500-€4100/month) offering tiered access to the fleet with different usage limits depending on season and vessel class. Multi-year commitment options available.
3. Club One Owner Program: Shared ownership model where boat owners label their vessels as Club One, generating rental income when not in use, while accessing the full fleet.
4. Brokerage and New Boat Sales: Authorized dealer for Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, and Riva Yacht in Occitanie and Costa Brava. Also broker for pre-owned luxury vessels.
5. Corporate Seminars: Team-building and corporate event services at sea, targeting businesses seeking unique professional experiences.
6. Gift Packages: Pre-packaged gift boxes for learning navigation, discovery experiences, culinary escapes, and custom boat experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ethics Yachting operates a fleet of five premium vessels (Ferretti 550, Leopard 40, Leopard 42, Ranieri Cayman 28 Executive, and Leopard 46 PC) for charter, shared-usage through its Club One subscription program, and brokerage along France's Côte Vermeille and Spain's Costa Brava. Services include customizable nautical stays from half-day to week-long with themed experiences (heritage discovery, navigation training, scientific tourism, freedom sailing, private events), corporate seminars, gift packages, and authorized dealer services for premium yacht brands.

Product overview

Ethics Yachting operates as a luxury yachting services company offering a fleet of five premium vessels for charter and shared ownership (Club One subscription program). The core fleet consists of motor yachts and sailing catamarans: L'ETHICS (Ferretti 550), L'AppY (Leopard 40), TIXY (Leopard 42), TIXME (Ranieri Cayman 28 Executive), and AGORA (Leopard 46 PC). Services include customizable nautical stays (half-day to week-long experiences), themed voyages (heritage discovery, navigation training, scientific tourism, private events), an online stay configurator, gift boxes, and boat brokerage/purchase services. The company also offers corporate seminar experiences and partners with Nautic Habitat for boat staging services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• L'ETHICS - Ferretti 550 Ferretti 550 motor yacht (17 meters, capacity for 12 persons) offering luxury sailing experiences with elegant Italian design, featuring interior salon, bar-kitchen, cockpit, flybridge, and bow salon. Available for Club One subscription tiers and as part of nautical stays and corporate events.
• L'AppY - Leopard 40 Leopard 40 sailing catamaran (12 meters, capacity for 14 persons) with generous 96m² sail area, offering superior navigation performance with no roll while anchored, spacious deck, and preserved cabin intimacy. Available through Club One Discovery, Premium, and Elite subscription tiers and nautical stays.
• TIXY - Leopard 42 Leopard 42 sailing catamaran (13 meters, capacity for 12 persons, 2022) combining navigation performance with superior onboard comfort through lateral glazing, rigid rouf, and upper deck lounge space. Available through Club One Discovery, Premium, and Elite subscription tiers and nautical stays.
• TIXME - Ranieri Cayman 28 Executive Ranieri Cayman 28 Executive motor boat (8 meters, capacity for 8 persons, 2024) from Italian shipyard Ranieri offering high-quality construction, reliability and performance with executive cruise features including comfortable cabin and double berth. Available for Club One members and rent through partner Nautica Vermeille.
• AGORA - Leopard 46 PC Leopard 46 PC power motor catamaran (14 meters, capacity for 14 persons, 2024) offering style, luxury, space and comfort beyond traditional motor catamaran expectations with modern design and remarkable performance. Available through Club One Discovery, Premium, and Elite subscription tiers.
• Club One Subscription-based boat club membership offering tiered access (Discovery, Premium, Elite, with subscriptions ranging from €500 to €4,100 per month) to multiple vessels across the fleet without ownership responsibilities. Includes digital reservation system, concierge services, and exclusive experiences, with a separate Owner Program for boat owners seeking to label their vessels as Club One and generate rental income.
• Séjours Nautiques (Nautical Stays and Charters) Customizable nautical charter experiences including half-day, full-day, evening/overnight, and multi-day options aboard various fleet vessels. Themed offerings include Heritage Discovery Stay (from €161 HT/pers), Navigation Learning Stay (from €210 HT/pers), Liberty Stay 7-day navigation (from €919 HT/pers), and Private Events. Pricing varies by vessel, duration, and included services (catering, activities, skipper).
• Coffrets Cadeaux (Gift Packages) Pre-packaged gift boxes for nautical experiences including navigation learning, discovery packages, culinary escapes at sea, and custom boat experiences, available for purchase on the website as gifting offerings.
• Brokerage - Achat/Vente Bateaux (Boat Brokerage and Dealer Services) Boat purchase and sale services including authorized dealer for Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, and Riva Yacht in Occitanie and Costa Brava, plus brokerage for pre-owned luxury vessels and authorized agent for Leopard catamarans.
• Séjours Professionnels (Corporate Seminars and Events) Corporate seminar, team-building, and event services at sea, targeting businesses seeking unique professional experiences. Distributed through a dedicated professional portal at pro.ethics-yachting.com with personalized event coordination.
• Boat Staging Services Interior decoration and boat staging services through partner Nautic Habitat, allowing owners to personalize their vessel interiors with custom decor, textiles, and furnishings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Democratic access to luxury yachting experiences
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Les ImmerseavescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Festival of innovative and responsible nautical activities in Port-Vendres. Ethics Yachting is co-organizer alongside Nautica Vermeille and Le Paradis des Bulles.
• Parc Marin du Golfe du LioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Marine natural park involved in Bateau Bleu initiative for responsible nautical practices. Strategic partner for sustainable yachting initiatives.
• Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024French nautical industries federation organizing Bateau Bleu initiative and supporting sustainable yachting development in the region.
• Nautica VermeillecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpert boat rental company based in Port-Vendres offering services for exploring Côte Vermeille. Nautica Vermeille manages rental operations for Ethics Yachting's Ranieri Cayman 28 (TixMe) and is partner of Immerseaves festival.
• Villa DuflotcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4-star hotel, restaurant, spa, and event venue near Perpignan with seminar facilities and coworking space. Located near Ethics Yachting's home ports, offering combined land-sea packages.
• Le Fanal (Pascal Borrell)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant in Banyuls-sur-Mer offering exceptional dining experience. Chef Pascal Borrell showcases flavors from starred restaurants in France.
• Les Roches BrunesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoutique hotel in Collioure with views of the Mediterranean, fully renovated combining authenticity, refinement, and discreet luxury.
• Les Jardins du CèdreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel in Port-Vendres with heated pool and views of the Mediterranean, 10 minutes from town center. On-site restaurant under a centennial cedar tree.
• Intense Boutik HôtelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoutique hotel in Port-Vendres with eight elegant contemporary rooms renovated with noble materials, dedicated to guest wellbeing.
• Saint Cyp PressingminorOthersLaundry service handling bed linen and towels for boats, ensuring clean linens for overnight stays on board.
• Conciergerie BateauminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBoat concierge service for securing, maintaining, preparing, and managing boats during owner absence in Pyrénées Orientales since 2023.
• PSB LoungeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent company providing design furniture, sound and lighting solutions, and modular dome structures for events.
• Barrio ImmobilierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate agency in Côte Vermeille offering B'ici PASS discounts at local merchants for clients. Created partner discount program for Ethics Yachting customers.
• Nautic HabitatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoat staging specialist offering interior decoration and personalization services for boats. Partnership for enhancing customer experience through customized boat interiors.
• Office de Tourisme de PerpignancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism board organizing educational tours for tourism professionals from multiple countries. Collaboration for showcasing regional nautical experiences.
• Ferretti YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Ferretti Yachts covering 220km of Occitanie coastline from Port-Camargue to Cerbères.
• PershingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Pershing yachts in Occitanie region.
• Riva YachtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated agent in Catalonia for Riva Yacht (Ferretti Group brand), through partnership with Ventura Yachts.
• Leopard CatamaranscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized agent for Leopard catamarans on Côte Vermeille.
• ABYS YachtingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for new and pre-owned yacht sales on the French Riviera since 1997.
• Ventura YachtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivileged partner for Costa Brava, distributor for Ferretti Group and Pershing in Spain with 4 agencies since 2003.
• BC EventminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent company organizing exclusive evenings for regional entrepreneurs at Ethics Yachting fleet.
• Cap Béar Voile (Sébastien Illa)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional sailing instructor and partner offering navigation training and experience accompaniment.
• LCS Maillot FrançaisminorOthersTextile customization company based in Perpignan offering 100% French-made personalized apparel including Ethics Yachting branded caps.
• ETHICS GroupcoreOthersParent company specializing in organizational transformation and agile business performance. ETHICS Group launched Ethics Yachting as a subsidiary in 2017.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sunsail: Yacht charter specialist with strong Mediterranean presence, offering bareboat, skippered, and flotilla charters. Comparable as a premium leisure-yacht charter operator targeting similar customer demographics.
• Click&Boat: Boat rental marketplace owned by Bénéteau Group, offering both private-owner and professional fleet listings across the Mediterranean. Comparable through shared-usage access model and similar French/Mediterranean geographic focus.
• GlobeSailor: Online yacht charter marketplace aggregating crewed and bareboat charter offerings across the Mediterranean. Directly comparable as a French-headquartered charter booking platform targeting similar clientele.
• The Moorings: One of the largest yacht charter companies, offering crewed and bareboat charters plus ownership programs in the Mediterranean. Comparable in offering premium charter experiences with subscription-style ownership options.
• Filovent: French yacht charter broker specializing in Mediterranean charters with both bareboat and crewed options. Directly comparable as a French-based peer operating in similar geographies with overlapping customer segments.
• SamBoat: Peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace connecting boat owners with renters across Europe, including Mediterranean France and Spain. Comparable through its shared-usage/owner-monetization model that overlaps with Club One Owner Program.
• Dream Yacht Worldwide: Global yacht charter and subscription operator with shared-ownership (Dream Yacht Club) programs. Highly comparable business model combining crewed charters, fractional ownership, and subscription access across Mediterranean and global destinations.

Regional players

• Ventura Yachts: Distributor for Ferretti Group and Pershing in Spain with four agencies since 2003. Direct peer as a Ferretti/Pershing authorized dealer — Ethics Yachting's partner for Costa Brava Riva distribution.

Emerging players

• MedSailors: Younger-flavored Mediterranean sailing holiday operator offering skippered charter experiences across Croatia, Greece, and Italy. Comparable as a curated premium charter experience provider targeting similar HNW leisure customers.

Broad incumbents

• Beneteau Boat Club: Boat subscription/club offering from Bénéteau Group, one of the world's largest boat builders. Broad incumbent peer offering subscription access to Bénéteau-built vessels — directly comparable subscription business model at larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ethicsyachting
• Facebookfacebook.com/EthicsYachting
• Instagraminstagram.com/ethics_yachting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ethics-yachting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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