Marina di Porto Rotondo

What Marina di Porto Rotondo does

Marina di Porto Rotondo operates a premium marina complex in Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, providing mooring, maintenance, and ancillary nautical services to international luxury yacht owners, sailing clubs, and Mediterranean tourists. The company manages 652 berths (312 sail, 314 motor, 25 mega yachts) protected within a natural bay between Punta Nuraghe and Punta Volpe, with infrastructure capable of handling vessels up to 45+ meters in length through a 20-ton crane and horizontal hydraulic trailer. Service offerings include a fuel station with oil-change capability, professional scuba diver assistance, 24-hour VHF Channel 09 communications, paid WiFi, laundry, periodical sea-assistance subscriptions, and ordinary/extraordinary boat maintenance. Revenue is generated through short-term berth rentals (subscription/usage-based), long-term Right of Use berth licenses marketed as investment-grade assets, fuel transaction fees, professional maintenance and repair services, and ancillary fees; pricing is quote-based and size-dependent.

The business is part of Gruppo Marina di Porto Rotondo, owned by the Molinas family (internationally recognized as one of the world's largest cork stopper manufacturers) following the 1997 acquisition from the Ciga Group. The group comprises a network of 5 strategic Sardinian marinas (Punta Marana, Cala Bitta, Bosa Marina, Portus Karalis in Cagliari), 3 storage dockyards (Cantieri Costa Smeralda, Punta Marana, Cala Bitta), and 3 luxury hotels (Sporting 5-star, Petra Bianca 4-star superior, Marana 4-star). Yacht Club Porto Rotondo, founded 1985, anchors an event-driven go-to-market strategy by hosting major international regattas (Perini Navi Cup, Audi Invitation, Baltic Cup, Bailli de Suffren, Vele d'Epoca) and recurring tournaments (Solaris Yachts Days, TheO' Game Sardegna). Distribution combines a self-serve online berth booking system (marinapr), harbor office direct sales, partner-hotel referrals, and the marina network. The company has received multiple consecutive Blue Flag of Europe (Bandiera Blu) certifications for water quality, environmental respect, safety, and service quality.

Name

Marina di Porto Rotondo

Legal name

Marina di Porto Rotondo

Website

https://marinadiportorotondo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marina di Porto Rotondo operates a 652-berth luxury marina in Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, providing berth rental, mega yacht services, maintenance, fuel, and ancillary nautical amenities to international yacht owners, sailing clubs, and Mediterranean tourists under the family-owned Gruppo Molinas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK), Dry Docking & Dockyard Operations (Graving/Floating Docks, Docking Services) (TLAHAMAA)

Keywords

• Marina berth rental
• Yacht harbor services
• Boat maintenance services
• Mega yacht mooring
• Nautical tourism services

Headquarters

HQ city

Olbia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Berth Rental - Short Term: Temporary berth rental with flexible periods for yachtsmen visiting the marina
2. Right of Use - Long Term: Sale of long-term berth usage rights for very extended periods, considered a safe investment due to high demand for renting and value appreciation
3. Fuel Station: Refueling services on old dock with oil change capability via suction pumps. Open daily with summer (8:30-13:00, 15:30-19:00) and winter (9:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00) hours
4. Maintenance Services: Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance on motors and hulls, repairs, and transformations for boats up to 45m. Includes 20-ton crane haulage and launching
5. Scuba Diver Services: Professional diving assistance for berthing problems and underwater maintenance
6. Laundry Services: Daily collection and delivery service managed by qualified partner companies
7. WiFi Service: Paid WiFi internet access throughout the marina
8. Periodical Sea Assistance: Bi-weekly bilge control, battery checks, engine starting, aeration, monthly washing with fresh water, and external metal greasing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marina di Porto Rotondo operates a 652-berth marina in a protected natural bay in Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, providing berth rentals for sailing vessels, motor boats, and mega yachts (vessels over 30 meters). The marina delivers a comprehensive suite of nautical services including fueling, professional scuba diving, slipway and crane operations (20-ton), shipbuilding, winter storage, and periodical maintenance. It is part of a 5-marina Sardinian network under Gruppo Marina di Porto Rotondo and offers long-term berth usage rights (Diritto di Utilizzo) as an investment asset.

Product overview

Marina di Porto Rotondo operates a network of 5 strategic marina locations in Sardinia, with its main facility at Porto Rotondo offering 652 berths for sailing vessels, motor boats, and mega yachts. The marina provides a comprehensive suite of nautical services including fuel station, professional scuba diver, slipway/horizontal truck for boat transfers, shipbuilding and winter storage with 20-ton crane capacity, periodical maintenance and sea assistance. Affiliated services include Yacht Club Porto Rotondo hosting international sailing events, and an online berth booking system. The marina is part of a broader network (Rete Porti) including marinas at Punta Marana, Cala Bitta, Bosa, and Cagliari (Portus Karalis), along with 3 storage dockyards and luxury hotel partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berths (Posti Barca) The core marina product: berth and mooring service providing 652 total berths (312 sail, 314 motor, 25 mega yachts for vessels over 30 meters) protected by the natural bay between Punta Nuraghe and Punta Volpe in Costa Smeralda. Available for short-term rental and long-term 'Right of Use' (Diritto di Utilizzo) arrangements.
• Fuel Station

Quantifiable outcome

• Berths: 652 total (312 sail, 314 motor, 25 mega yachts)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Hotel SportingmajorGTM or Marketing Partner5-star luxury hotel in Porto Rotondo offering dream holidays with special monthly promotions. Direct referral source for marina guests seeking accommodation.
• Hotel Petra BiancamajorGTM or Marketing Partner4-star superior hotel overlooking Cala di Volpe bay and famous Costa Smeralda beaches. Near exclusive Pevero Golf Club.
• Hotel MaranamajorGTM or Marketing Partner4-star hotel in Marinella Gulf, 3km from Porto Rotondo near Costa Smeralda. Renowned for quality hospitality.
• Sacs MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational leader in rigid inflatable boat production and marketing for pleasure cruising. Shares yachting community with marina.
• BunkerpointcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTailored refueling service with tankers directly on boats in Costa Smeralda. Essential fuel service partner.
• Cantieri di OlbiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImportant and prestigious shipyard in Olbia, open year-round. Provides technical assistance, repairs, and maintenance services.
• Cantieri RibmarineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipyard with 30 years of chartering experience and over 10 years satisfying demanding yacht owners with artisanal craftsmanship.
• YCM - PortomaranacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPort of Marana in beautiful north Sardinia corner offering easy and safe harbor for boats up to 15 meters. Part of marina network.
• Tirrenia NavigazioniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFerry company offering discounted round-trip tickets for boaters and families associated with Consorzio Rete Porti Sardegna.
• MobyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFerry company offering 2015 season discounted rates on Sardinia routes for Marina di Porto Rotondo clients.
• Deiyana LocationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate exclusive space for small appetizers with certified helipad (coordinates 41.01.10.N - 009.32.26.E) for event hosting.
• Marina di Punta MaranacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the 5-marina network under Gruppo Marina di Porto Rotondo. Located in strategic Sardinian position.
• Marina di Cala BittacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the 5-marina network under Gruppo Marina di Porto Rotondo.
• Bosa MarinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the 5-marina network under Gruppo Marina di Porto Rotondo.
• Portus Karalis (Cagliari)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPort in Cagliari that hosted 2010 final stage of Audi MedCup. Part of 5-marina network under Gruppo Marina di Porto Rotondo.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marina di Porto Cervo: Premier luxury marina in Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, operating alongside Marina di Porto Rotondo in the same high-end nautical corridor with comparable mega-yacht services and international clientele. Direct competitor for berth rentals and mega-yacht customers in the same regional market.
• Marina di Capri: Luxury marina serving Capri's high-end nautical tourism market with comparable services for visiting yacht owners. Operates in the same Italian luxury maritime hospitality segment with similar mega-yacht capabilities.
• Marina di Cala del Forte: Italian mega-yacht marina near Ventimiglia on the Ligurian coast, specializing in berths for large vessels. Comparable in its mega-yacht focus, premium service offering, and Mediterranean positioning targeting international yacht owners.
• Marina di Portofino: Iconic luxury marina in Portofino serving the Italian Riviera with similar prestige clientele and yacht services. Comparable heritage brand, premium positioning, and dependence on international luxury yacht tourism in the Mediterranean.
• Marina di Loano: Italian marina operator on the Ligurian coast providing berthing and yacht services. Comparable in scale and service offering for the Italian yachting market, though positioned in a different micro-region with somewhat less prestige than Costa Smeralda.
• Port Vauban (Antibes): Largest marina in Europe located in Antibes on the French Riviera, hosting the majority of the world's superyachts. Comparable as a premium mega-yacht destination competing for the same international Mediterranean yachting clientele.
• Port Mirabello (La Spezia): Italian marina providing berths and yacht services on the Ligurian coast. Comparable as an Italian marina operator targeting visiting yacht owners with similar service offerings including fuel, maintenance, and concierge services.

Broad incumbents

• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: International marina developer and operator with locations across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and beyond. Comparable in operating premium yacht marinas and providing berth services, though at a larger and more international scale.
• IGY Marinas: Global marina operator with locations across the Americas, Europe, and Caribbean. Comparable in operating premium marinas for luxury yachts but with broader geographic diversification and significantly greater scale.
• D-Marin: Mediterranean marina network operator with multiple premium locations across the region. Comparable as a multi-marina operator targeting luxury yacht owners, though larger and more geographically diversified than Marina di Porto Rotondo's Sardinia-focused network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MPR_Sardinia
• Facebookfacebook.com/marina.diportorotondo

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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