Marina di Varazze

What Marina di Varazze does

Marina di Varazze is a luxury tourist marina and integrated resort located on the Riviera di Ponente in Varazze, Liguria, Italy. Founded in 2007 and operated within the D-Marin network under the Azimut|Benetti Group, the facility spans approximately 232,000 square meters (144,000 sqm of water area) and provides 800 berths for vessels from 5 to 50 meters, plus 36 seafront luxury apartments (Le Residenze, 60–150 sqm), 900 parking spaces with 8 Tesla Superchargers, and 24/7 mooring assistance. The complex was designed by architects Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola in a style referencing early 20th-century Ligurian bathing establishments, using iroko wood, exposed stone, and antiqued copper.

The company's revenue model is built around berth rentals on annual and seasonal subscription contracts, supplemented by marine services (refit, maintenance, fuel, concierge), F&B and retail concessions, charter commissions, event venue hire, luxury residential leases, and ancillary offerings such as whale watching excursions, sailing courses, and on-site partnerships (Cantaluppi Yacht Provisions, Coop Liguria grocery delivery, partner hotels). Customers include private yacht and boat owners (vessels up to 50 meters), leisure tourists and day visitors, marine dealers and manufacturers running test days, and corporate event clients — served through a direct-to-consumer model via the marina website, the D-Marin booking platform, social media, signature events (Summerfest, Yachting Special Days, whale watching), and a network of on-site third-party operators and hotel partners.

Marina di Varazze holds 17 consecutive Blue Flag certifications (2008–2025) from the Foundation for Environmental Education, ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification, and a Five Star rating from the International Marine Certification Institute of Brussels. Ownership is held within the Azimut|Benetti / D-Marin structure, with no public listing, no disclosed cap table, and a direct headcount of 1–10 employees — most operational functions are executed via parent-company, concessionaire, and partner networks. Revenue, funding, and detailed financial metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Marina di Varazze

Legal name

Marina di Varazze

Website

https://marinadivarazze.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marina di Varazze is a luxury tourist marina in Liguria, Italy, operated under the D-Marin / Azimut|Benetti network, offering 800 berths for vessels up to 50 meters, alongside nautical services, F&B and retail, 36 luxury apartments, event venues, and seasonal experiences for yacht owners, tourists, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Marina & Nautical Resort Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Luxury marina services
• Berth rental
• Yacht maintenance
• Nautical tourism
• Marine concierge

Headquarters

HQ city

Varazze

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Berth Rental: Annual and seasonal berth rentals for boats and yachts up to 50 meters, with 800 berths available ranging from 5 to 50 meters in length. Provides fixed and floating mooring facilities.
2. Marine Services: Nautical services including refit, maintenance, technical services, fuel station, and concierge services for vessel management.
3. Food & Beverage & Retail: Restaurant, bar, and retail gallery operations including multiple restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues within the marina complex.
4. Whale Watching Excursions: Guided whale watching excursions in partnership with Consorzio Liguria Via Mare, offering tickets at €45 for adults and €27 for children aged 5-14.
5. Boat Charter & Rental: Charter and rental services through third-party operators including Varazzers Boat, MF Charter, and Aurora Rent Boat for boats without nautical license and crewed charters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Marina di Varazze operates a luxury tourist marina providing 800 berths for vessels from 5 to 50 meters, along with comprehensive nautical services including refit, maintenance, fuel station, and concierge. The facility integrates a Food & Shopping Gallery, luxury seafront residences (Le Residenze), sailing schools, boat charter and rental, whale watching excursions, and event venue hosting on the central dock. It is operated under the D-Marin network with expertise from the Azimut|Benetti Group.

Product overview

Marina di Varazze is a luxury tourist marina and resort operating as a unified service platform built around its core berth and mooring offering. The facility provides 800 berths for vessels from 5 to 50 meters, complemented by comprehensive nautical services including refit, maintenance, and authorized dealers. Supporting services include a Food & Shopping Gallery with restaurants and retail, sailing schools and courses, charter and rental operations, whale watching excursions, luxury apartments (Le Residenze), event venue services, concierge offerings, and 24/7 security. The marina operates under D-Marin management and the Azimut|Benetti Group philosophy, integrating third-party services such as Navimeteo weather forecasting and Coopshop grocery delivery for customer convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berths and Mooring Services 800 berths for vessels from 5 to 50 meters in length, with fixed and floating mooring facilities (12 fixed pontoons and 3 floating pontoons). Eastern quays serve sailing boats while western areas accommodate motor vessels. Berths are offered on annual and seasonal contracts.
• Nautical Services Comprehensive technical and nautical services for yachts up to 50 meters including refit and maintenance, authorized dealers, brokers, shipyards, craftsmen, harbor divers, and fuel station.
• Charter and Rental Services Boat rental and charter services including vessels without nautical license, aperitifs on board, excursions, sunset aperitifs, and private parties through operators including Varazzers Boat, MF Charter, and Aurora Rent Boat.
• Sailing Courses Sailing schools, courses, regattas, and water sports instruction for adults and youth delivered through on-site partner schools and clubs.
• Whale Watching Excursions Marine biologist-guided cetacean observation excursions departing from Marina di Varazze in partnership with Liguria Via Mare consortium. Adult tickets priced at €45 and youth (5–14) at €27, with a 50% discount on a repeat outing if no sighting occurs.
• Luxury Apartments (Le Residenze) 36 exclusive seafront residential units ranging from 60 to 150 square meters with autonomous climate control and terrace or garden, designed by Italian designers including Culti, Berloni, and Olivieri.
• Event Venue Services Event venue services on the central dock for gala dinners, concerts, corporate events, and private celebrations with catering support from on-site restaurants and cocktail bars.
• Food & Shopping Gallery Commercial gallery featuring restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, clothing, jewelry, marine equipment stores, and authorized yacht dealers and brokers, including venues like Boma, Crazy Pizza, and Life.
• Yacht Dealers and Brokers Authorized dealers for brands including Azimut Yachts, Cranchi Yachts, Absolute, Solaris, Dufour, Fiart Mare, Ranieri, Scanner Marine, and others, along with brokerage services for new and used vessels through 13 on-site subsidiaries.
• Yacht Provisions Premium provisioning services delivering fresh produce, fine wines, and gourmet products directly to yachts, including Cantaluppi Yacht Provisions with daily delivery upon 24-hour notice.
• Luxury Concierge Services Personalized concierge services including babysitting, car rental, inland tours, show bookings, wine tastings, catering arrangements, and yacht provisioning for berth holders and guests.
• Parking Services with EV Charging 900 parking spaces (covered and open-air) serving the entire complex, equipped with 8 Tesla Supercharger stations for electric vehicle charging.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consorzio Liguria Via MarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for whale watching excursions and cetacean observation activities. Founded in 2005, the consortium unites the two main operators of Genoa and the Riviera di Ponente. Departures are scheduled every Wednesday from July to September 2025, with a marine biologist on board providing commentary on wildlife sightings.
• Hotel CristallominorGTM or Marketing Partner4-star hotel partner offering 10% discount on bed and breakfast option for marina customers. Located at Via Francesco Cilea, 4, Varazze.
• Hotel CoccodrillominorGTM or Marketing Partner3-star hotel partner offering 10% discount for marina customers. Located at Via Sardi, 16, Varazze.
• Hotel San NazariominorGTM or Marketing Partner3-star hotel partner offering 10% discount on Booking.com prices for marina customers. Located at Via Montanaro, 3, Varazze.
• Hotel PuntabellaminorGTM or Marketing Partner2-star hotel partner offering 15% discount for marina customers (excluding Easter, May 30-June 2, and August 10-16). Located at Via Genova, 149, Varazze.
• Lega Navale Italiana Sezione di VarazzecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian Naval League section providing sailing school, regattas, water sports instruction, and community programs. Open days offer free outings on dinghies, J24s, and kayaks.
• Varazze Club NauticocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports club organizing sailing events, regattas, and the annual Veleggiata Festa del Mare. Host venue for water sports competitions.
• Cantaluppi Yacht ProvisionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium food and beverage supplier for yachts with 101 years of experience. Offers 10% discount on first order for new marina customers. Delivers daily with 24-hour notice.
• D-MarincoreOthersParent company operating the marina and providing the booking platform. D-Marin network includes multiple marinas across the Mediterranean enabling the Happy Berth Days program.
• Coop Liguria (Coop on Board)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery delivery service allowing boaters to order supplies online and receive them directly on their vessel at the berth.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Porto Mirabello: La Spezia marina offering berths (including superyacht-size), residences, retail, and F&B on the eastern Ligurian coast; comparable integrated marina-resort model with mixed real estate and berth revenue.
• Marina di Sanremo: Western Ligurian premium marina in Sanremo offering berths, yacht services, and dining; competes directly with MdV for Riviera di Ponente berth holders and visiting yachts.
• Marina di Loano: Premium marina on the Ligurian Riviera di Ponente, just west of Varazze, offering berth rentals, nautical services, F&B, and yachting services for a similar HNW clientele; directly comparable geographic and product positioning.
• Marina di Punta Ala: Tuscan premium marina offering berths, boat services, and resort amenities for HNW sailing and motor yacht owners; similar integrated services profile targeting the Italian upper-crust yachting segment.
• Marina di Portisco: Sardinian premium marina with berths, refit, and concierge for visiting superyachts in the Costa Smeralda cruising area; comparable Mediterranean luxury marina target market and service mix.
• Cala del Forte Marina: Sister D-Marin marina in Ventimiglia on the Italian-French border, offering premium berths, superyacht services, and integrated hospitality; same network and operating philosophy, making it the closest operational analogue to Marina di Varazze.
• Marina di Portofino: Iconic Ligurian marina serving Portofino's luxury yachting clientele with berths, concierge, and dining; competes for the same Riviera HNW berth holders and superyacht visitors as MdV.

Broad incumbents

• Porto Montenegro: Adriatic superyacht marina-resort with berths, residences, retail, F&B, and refit services targeting HNW owners; comparable integrated marina-resort model in a competing Mediterranean cruising destination.
• Port Vauban (Antibes): One of Europe's largest and most prestigious superyacht marinas on the French Riviera; competes with MdV for Mediterranean superyacht berth demand and offers comparable F&B, retail, and concierge services.
• OneOcean Port Vell (Barcelona): Superyacht marina in central Barcelona with berths, hospitality, and event venues for visiting mega-yachts; comparable premium Mediterranean marina-resort positioning though in a different cruising territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYirJg5yAACdzNKL8hOn37w
• Facebookfacebook.com/marinadivarazze
• Instagraminstagram.com/marinavarazzemdv

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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