Continental Maritime

Name

Continental Maritime

Legal name

Continental Maritime Yacht Transport and Insurance Services

Website

https://contimaritime.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yachting Services

NAICS

Water Transportation (483), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine & Boat Finance (FSAKADAH)

Keywords

• Yacht brokerage services
• Luxury yacht charters
• Yacht transport shipping
• Yacht registration advisory
• Yacht finance consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Glyfáda

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Yacht Sales: Commission-based revenue from yacht sales transactions, including motor yachts, sailing boats, and custom new buildings. The company acts as an intermediary helping clients find and purchase the right vessel.
2. Yacht Charters: Revenue from chartering luxury yachts in Greece and worldwide. The company offers an extensive fleet of crewed motor yachts and sailing boats for holiday rentals.
3. Yacht Transport: Fees for international yacht transport services via sea, land, and air. Services include shipping for dealers, manufacturers, and individuals.
4. Yacht Registrations: Consultancy fees for yacht registration services across various international jurisdictions, including EU and non-EU flag options.
5. Finance & Insurance Consultancy: Advisory services for yacht financing and insurance. The company liaises with reputable insurance companies and banks to help clients obtain appropriate coverage and financing for their yacht purchases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Continental Maritime is a boutique yachting services company that brokers yacht sales (motor yachts, sailing boats, custom new buildings), arranges luxury yacht charters in Greece and globally, organizes international yacht transport by sea, land, and air, advises on yacht registration across EU and non-EU jurisdictions, and provides consultancy on yacht financing and insurance through partner banks and insurers.

Product overview

Continental Maritime is a yachting services company founded in the early 1980s, offering a unified portfolio of interconnected services for yacht owners. The core offerings include Yacht Sales (Motor Yachts, Sailing Boats, Custom New Building), Yacht Charters (luxury yachts in Greece and worldwide), Yacht Transport (international shipping via sea, land, and air), and Yacht Registrations (international jurisdiction advisory). The company provides complementary consultancy services in Yacht Finance and Yacht Insurance as add-on modules. The company positions itself as a one-stop partner, with Yacht Transport being its historical specialty that has expanded into the broader yachting market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Sales Assists clients in finding and purchasing the right boat, including Motor Yachts, Sailing Boats, and Custom New Building projects, providing guidance throughout the purchasing process. Targets prospective yacht buyers and current owners seeking to upgrade or acquire new vessels.
• Yacht Charters Provides an extensive fleet of luxury yachts for charter in Greece and worldwide, including crewed Motor Yachts and Sailing Boats at destinations of the client's choice, arranged via direct consultation. Targets clients seeking luxury holiday rentals and yachting experiences.
• Yacht Transport Provides international yacht transport services via sea, land, and air freight, with capabilities including containers, break bulk, flat racks, LCL, and import/export shipping. The company states it has shipped hundreds of boats worldwide for dealers, manufacturers, and individuals.
• Yacht Registrations Assists yacht owners with registration in various international jurisdictions (EU and non-EU), advising on flag selection, taxes, insurance implications, and legal status. Targets yacht owners navigating complex registration decisions.
• Yacht Finance Consultancy Provides consultation on yacht financing opportunities for new and used boats, connecting clients with banks and offering advice on loan terms and finance plans. Targets prospective yacht buyers and owners seeking financing solutions.
• Yacht Insurance Consultancy Liaises with reputable insurance companies worldwide to identify appropriate coverage and policies to safeguard clients' yachts in any part of the world. Targets yacht owners seeking tailored insurance solutions.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Burgess: Global yacht broker offering sales, charter, management, new build, and crew services to ultra-high-net-worth clients. The most directly comparable multi-service peer to Continental Maritime's integrated offering.
• Y.CO: Yacht brokerage offering charter, sale, management, and yacht design services with a focus on personalized client experience. Mirrors Continental Maritime's boutique positioning.
• Fraser Yachts: World-leading yacht broker spanning charter, sales, yacht management, and new build supervision. Closely aligned with Continental Maritime's multi-service yacht advisory model.
• Edmiston: Yacht broker offering sales, charter, management, and new build services to ultra-high-net-worth clients. Comparable integrated service model and HNW target segment.
• Ocean Independence: Yacht brokerage offering sales, charter, and management services globally. Closely comparable to Continental Maritime as a multi-service yacht advisor.
• Camper & Nicholsons: International yacht brokerage providing charter, sales, management, and new construction services for luxury yachts. Directly competes in the same full-service yacht advisory space as Continental Maritime.
• Northrop & Johnson: International yacht broker specializing in sales, charter, and management for large yachts. Direct competitor in the yacht sales and charter brokerage market.
• IYC (International Yacht Collection): International yacht brokerage offering sales, charter, and management services globally. Comparable as a multi-service yacht advisor competing for the same HNW clientele.
• 7Seas Yacht Transport: Specialist in international yacht shipping and transport via sea, land, and air. Directly comparable to Continental Maritime's historical yacht transport specialty.

Regional players

• Worth Avenue Yachts: US-based yacht brokerage offering sales, charter, and management services in the North American market. Comparable service mix but operates primarily in a different geography than Continental Maritime's Mediterranean focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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