What ICE Yachts does

ICE Yachts srl is an Italian designer and builder of high-performance luxury sailing yachts and catamarans, headquartered in Salvirola (Cremona), Italy. Founded in 2014, the company manufactures monohulls ranging from the ICE 33 to the ICE 80 and catamarans under the ICE CAT sub-brand, including the ICE CAT sixty four and ICE CAT seventytwo, with custom projects up to 100 feet. Construction is based on hybrid glass/carbon and full-carbon composites using epoxy resin infusion and one-shot vacuum infusion techniques, achieving a final resin content of 35–40% and approximately 25% lower weight than category averages. Naval architecture is delivered primarily through a decade-long partnership with Felci Yacht Design, supplemented by collaborations with Farr Yacht Design and Micheletti + Partners on flagship racing projects such as the ICE 66 rs.

The company's commercial model combines direct new-build sales from headquarters with a global dealer network spanning more than 20 countries across Europe, Oceania, East Asia, the Middle East, and Russia. Pricing spans from approximately €400,000 for the entry KASTER ERYD 40 racing yacht to €4.5 million for the ICE Cat 67 Elssa blue-water cruiser, with most ICE 70-class units priced in the multi-million euro range. Revenue is supplemented by brokerage of pre-owned ICE and Felci yachts and refitting services. Marketing is event-driven, anchored on the Cannes Yachting Festival, the company's own ICE Cup regatta, and a strong Mediterranean regatta presence that has produced multiple championship wins including the Italian Offshore Championship 2025 and Ruta de la Sal 2025.

ICE Yachts is privately held by founders and management, with no disclosed venture or institutional capital. The company is led by CEO Marco Malgara. It has earned one ABA Best Sailing Yacht over 45 feet award (ICE 52, 2017), five European Yacht of the Year nominations across the ICE 52, 60, 62, and 62 Targa, and the 2025 Altagamma Award (Young Entrepreneurs), positioning it within Italy's recognized luxury-goods establishment. Operations are concentrated in a single Salvirola production facility with a small craft workforce (11–50 employees), and the company sells under three sub-brands: ICE Line (monohulls), ICE Cat (catamarans), and Masterpieces (legacy/classic models).

Name

ICE Yachts

Legal name

ICE Yachts srl

Website

https://iceyachts.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICE Yachts is an Italian (Salvirola) builder of high-performance luxury sailing yachts and catamarans (33–80 feet, custom up to 100 feet), serving affluent sailing enthusiasts and regatta competitors through a global dealer network and event-driven marketing, with pricing from €400K to €4.5M per unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Sailing Yachts

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Sailing Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Catamaran (Power & Sail) Manufacturing (IMAJAMAF), Explorer Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAE), Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Luxury sailing yachts
• High-performance catamarans
• Carbon fiber construction
• Custom yacht building
• Yacht refitting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Salvirola

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Yacht Sales: ICE Yachts manufactures and sells high-performance luxury sailing yachts and catamarans ranging from 33 to 80 feet. Revenue generated from direct new build orders with custom configurations and finishes. Pricing varies by model and specification, with base models starting around €400,000 and larger vessels reaching €4-5 million.
2. Brokerage and Second-Hand Sales: The company manages brokerage of ICE Yachts and Felci Yachts built over the past 15 years. They also refit selected pre-owned boats to new state conditions, facilitating resale transactions.
3. Refitting Services: Complete refit services for ICE and other yachts including hull painting, rigging replacement, mast repairs, system overhauls, and interior renovations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICE Yachts manufactures and sells high-performance luxury sailing yachts and catamarans ranging from 33 to 80 feet, using advanced carbon fiber and hybrid glass/carbon epoxy infusion construction. The company offers custom new builds, the ICE Cat series catamarans, the ICE Line monohulls, refitting services for pre-owned vessels, and brokerage of second-hand ICE Yachts and Felci Yachts. Production is based at its shipyard in Salvirola, Italy, with pricing for base models from approximately €400,000 to €4.5 million.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICE Cat: Catamaran product line including ICE Cat 61, ICE Cat 67, ICE CAT sixty four, and ICE CAT seventytwo models.
• ICE Line
• Masterpieces

Products and services

• ICE 52 RS Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line monohull series, designed for racing and cruising audiences.
• ICE 52 ST Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series for sport-touring sailing.
• ICE 53 ST Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series developed for racing experience up to 90 feet in collaboration with Axxon.
• ICE 54 Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series, 17.21m LOA, 12.7t displacement, with 18 hulls produced.
• ICE 56 Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series featuring full carbon technology and racing performance for luxury sport cruising.
• ICE 62 Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series, nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2014.
• ICE 62 TARGA Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series, nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2023.
• ICE 64 Explorer Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series designed for blue water exploration, with sea trials completed in 2024.
• ICE 66 RS Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series developed with Farr Yacht Design (naval architecture) and Micheletti + Partners (interior/exterior styling).
• ICE 70 Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series, 21.30m LOA, 27.03t displacement, full carbon construction with Yanmar 230hp engine, custom 5-cabin layout.
• ICE 70 RS Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series, racing sport variant of the ICE 70 platform.
• ICE 70 Suite Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series, designed for extreme comfort in luxury cruising.
• ICE 80 Blue Water Sport Flagship 24-meter luxury performance sailing yacht with full carbon construction, numerically controlled retractable keel, double-cockpit layout, master cabin, and high-tech systems. Combines RS model elegance with Blue Water Cruiser versatility.
• ICE 80 ST Monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Line series, sport-touring variant of the flagship ICE 80 with full carbon construction, high-tech interiors and emphasis on speed.
• ICE CAT seventytwo Luxury sailing catamaran in the ICE Cat series.
• ICE CAT sixty four Luxury sailing catamaran in the ICE Cat series.
• ICE Cat 67 Luxury sailing catamaran in the ICE Cat series, 20.47m LOA, 12-person capacity, full carbon composite with Epoxy Infusion, optimized for blue water cruising.
• ICE 52 (Legacy) Legacy monohull sailing yacht in the ICE Masterpieces product line, featuring dual-purpose racing/cruising design. The No Regret (2018) currently serves as the Italian Offshore Champion 2025.
• Refitting Services Complete refit services for ICE and other yachts including hull painting, rigging replacement, mast repairs, system overhauls, and interior renovations. Available to owners seeking to restore pre-owned vessels to new condition.
• Brokerage and Second-Hand Sales Brokerage of pre-owned ICE Yachts and Felci Yachts built over the past 15 years, with selected refit services to bring boats to new condition for resale.
• Custom Yachts Custom yacht design and construction service for clients seeking bespoke sailing yachts up to 100 feet, with tailored layouts, finishes, and specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% weight reduction compared to category average through carbon/glass hybrid construction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Felci Yacht DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing design partnership (over a decade) where Felci Yacht Design handles naval architecture, hull design, waterlines, appendages, deck and interior styling. Felci srl located in Padenghe sul Garda, BS, Italy. Responsible for all major yacht designs in the ICE range.
• Phi!NumberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides consulting, logistics and training services to support competitive sailing projects. Mobile: +39 346 1366308, www.phi-number.com
• Arielecharter.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoat rental service based in Rapallo (GE), Italy. Provides charter opportunities for potential customers to experience ICE Yachts vessels.
• AxxoncoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides carbon masts and V-furling booms for ICE yachts. Racing Department collaboration for optimized racing setups, including work on ICE 53 ST project with experience on racers up to 90 feet.
• Farr Yacht DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Farr Yacht Design for hull and naval architecture on ICE 66 rs project.
• Micheletti + PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationInterior and exterior styling partnership for ICE 66 rs project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nautor Swan: Finnish luxury sailing-yacht builder (Swan series) competing directly in the 40-100 ft premium performance sailing segment with strong racing credentials. Comparable in customer base (UHNW sailing enthusiasts), pricing tier and dual-purpose racing/cruising design philosophy.
• Sunreef Yachts: Polish builder of luxury sailing and power catamarans (Sunreef 60-100 ft range). Directly comparable to ICE Yachts' ICE Cat line on luxury composite catamaran manufacturing, custom build model and premium price points.
• Solaris Yachts: Italian builder of high-end sailing yachts from 40 to 80 feet, positioned similarly to ICE Yachts in the luxury semi-custom sailing segment. Comparable in Made-in-Italy provenance, racing capability and HNW customer targeting.
• X-Yachts: Danish builder of premium performance sailing yachts (Xr, Xp, Xc lines) with strong racing pedigree and Scandinavian craftsmanship. Directly comparable to ICE Yachts on dual-purpose racing/cruising positioning, semi-custom production and European premium customer base.
• Cantiere del Pardo (Grand Soleil): Italian sailing-yacht shipyard producing the Grand Soleil range of performance/cruising monohulls from roughly 34 to 80 feet. Highly comparable to ICE Yachts in terms of Made-in-Italy positioning, semi-custom production model, racing pedigree and price points.
• Southern Wind Shipyard: South African/Italian builder of semi-custom performance sailing yachts in the 70-100 ft range with strong ocean-passage and racing credentials. Comparable in carbon-composite construction, semi-custom approach and UHNW customer base.
• Vitters Shipyard: Dutch builder of high-performance semi-custom sailing yachts (80-130 ft) and megayachts. Comparable in carbon construction expertise, semi-custom build model and ultra-premium pricing tier.

Broad incumbents

• HanseYachts: German group producing Hanse, Dehler, Moody and Fjord sailing and motor yacht brands. Comparable in premium sailing-yacht manufacturing, though operating at much larger scale with broader portfolio.
• Wally: Iconic luxury sailing-yacht and motor-yacht brand (now part of the Ferretti Group) with high-end performance sailing yachts. Comparable in premium positioning and sailing-yacht innovation, though operating at larger scale and broader portfolio scope.
• Beneteau First: The Beneteau Group's First and Oceanis lines cover the mass-market to premium sailing-yacht segment with global reach. Comparable on product category and customer overlap, though operating at significantly greater scale and broader price range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iceyachts
• Instagraminstagram.com/iceyachts

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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