Privilège

What Privilège does

Privilège Marine is a French shipyard founded in 1985 by Philippe Jeantot, the creator of the Vendée Globe ocean race, specializing in the design and manufacture of bespoke bluewater sailing and power catamarans. The company operates from its single shipyard in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France, and serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families seeking custom-built luxury catamarans for long-distance ocean cruising, circumnavigation, and extended life aboard. Its product portfolio centers on the Signature series (510, 580, 600, and 650, with lengths from approximately 17 to 19+ meters) plus the new Privilège 5X concept, all designed in collaboration with naval architect Cabinet Marc Lombard and interior design firm Darnet Design.

The core technology combines French craftsmanship with precision naval engineering, with all models certified to CE A-12 standards for serious offshore use. Each yacht is built-to-order around owner specifications, with full customization of interior volumes (including flexible spaces like the customizable aft portside cabin on the Signature 600), shaft-drive propulsion for robustness, protected helm stations for short-handed sailing, and—as of April 2026—SEA.AI computer-vision safety technology as standard equipment. The company became the first multihull shipyard globally to integrate SEA.AI as a default feature, using optical and thermal cameras with AI to detect floating objects and navigation risks that conventional radar cannot identify.

Privilège's business model is built on one-time project-based sales of highly customized yachts, with quote-based pricing not publicly disclosed but representing multi-million-euro transactions per unit. Revenue is generated through a combination of direct sales at the Les Sables-d'Olonne headquarters, a global network of 13+ authorized dealer partners spanning the USA, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, UAE, Tahiti, Scandinavia, and additional European markets, and direct presence at major international yacht shows (Cannes Yachting Festival, Multihull Show in Charleston). The company is privately held, with capital stock of approximately €21.4M, 101-250 employees, and no external venture or private equity investment disclosed.

Name

Privilège

Legal name

Privilège Marine

Website

https://privilege-marine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Privilège Marine is a French shipyard founded in 1985 that designs and builds bespoke luxury bluewater catamarans (17-19m) for ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking ocean-crossing vessels. The company operates from Les Sables-d'Olonne, selling direct and through a global dealer network of 13+ partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Catamaran Manufacturing

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Boat Building (336612), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Catamaran (Power & Sail) Manufacturing (IMAJAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Yacht Hull & Superstructure Fabrication (Composite/Aluminum/Steel) (IMAJAMAG), Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Luxury catamaran manufacturing
• Bluewater sailing yachts
• Custom multihull shipyard
• Ocean cruising catamarans
• Bespoke boat building

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Sables-d'olonne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Luxury Catamaran Sales: Privilège Marine builds bespoke bluewater luxury catamarans to order. Each yacht is unique and tailor-made to reflect its owner's personality and sailing requirements. Revenue is generated through the sale of custom-built vessels ranging from approximately 51 to 65 feet in length. Pricing is project-specific based on model, customization level, and specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Privilège Marine designs and manufactures bespoke luxury bluewater catamarans at its shipyard in Les Sables d'Olonne, France. Each yacht in the Signature series (510, 580, 600, 650) is custom-built to order around the owner's specifications, combining French craftsmanship with offshore-capable naval architecture, AI-powered safety systems, and CE A-12 certification for ocean crossings.

Product overview

Privilège Marine is a French shipyard specializing in luxury bluewater catamarans built to order since 1985. The product portfolio centers on four core catamaran models in the Signature series: the Signature 510 (17.09m), Signature 580 (19.10m), Signature 600 (18.28m), and Signature 650, plus the new Privilège 5X concept. All models are designed for ocean-crossing capability with CE A-12 certification, featuring customization around each owner's lifestyle. The collection is complemented by SEA.AI safety technology (standard Watchkeeper 320, optional Watchkeeper 1024), the Owners' Stories content platform, the Privilège Guide blog, shipyard visit experiences, and a global dealer network. The shipyard's approach combines French craftsmanship with precision engineering, emphasizing robustness, reliability, and serenity at sea.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Signature 510 A bluewater luxury catamaran measuring 17.09 meters overall with a 7.98-meter beam, 165 m² sail area, and CE A-12 certification. Available with 2x 80 hp or 110 hp engines. Designed by Cabinet Marc Lombard with interior design by Darnet Design. Built to order for ocean-crossing capability.
• Signature 580 A bluewater luxury catamaran measuring approximately 19.10 meters overall with a 9.18-meter beam and full-load displacement of 35 tonnes. Features flybridge, forward cockpit access, 259 m² sail plan, CE A-12 certification, and 2x 485L fuel plus 2x 450L freshwater capacity.
• Signature 600 A bluewater luxury catamaran measuring 18.28 meters overall with a 9.18-meter beam, featuring refined interior design with fluid spatial continuity, customizable aft portside guest cabin, and 259 m² total sail area. Specified with two 110 hp engines.
• Signature 650 A bluewater luxury catamaran in the Privilège collection designed for long-distance cruising, can be fitted with two 150 hp or 195 hp engines for enhanced performance.
• Shipyard Visits In-person visits to the Privilège Marine shipyard in Les Sables d'Olonne, offering prospective buyers the opportunity to see catamarans under construction, meet the Dream Shapers team, and experience the shipyard's craftsmanship firsthand.

Quantifiable outcome

• First multihull shipyard globally to make AI-powered safety technology (SEA.AI) standard across entire catamaran range

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cabinet Marc LombardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2026Long-standing collaboration with naval architect Cabinet Marc Lombard for the design of Privilège catamarans. Marc Lombard brings expertise in offshore sailing capabilities and bluewater naval architecture to the Privilège range.
• Darnet DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2026Long-standing collaboration with Darnet Design for interior design. Darnet Design creates fluid, integrated and architectural approach to interior volumes, harmonizing materials and introducing indirect lighting as a central design element for refined onboard experience.
• SEA.AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 April 2026Strategic partnership making SEA.AI safety technology standard across entire Privilège catamaran range. SEA.AI uses optical and thermal cameras combined with artificial intelligence for real-time detection of floating objects and navigation risks. Watchkeeper 320 offered as standard equipment; Watchkeeper 1024 available as option. This makes Privilège Marine the first multihull shipyard to offer this technology as standard.
• Bluewater Cruising BoatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the USA market from Naples, Florida.
• The Multihull CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the USA market from Charleston, South Carolina. Hosts Spring Multihull Show featuring Privilège vessels.
• Inspiration Marine GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the UK market from Hamble Point Marina, Southampton.
• Cat SaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the German market from Bremen.
• Dirk Agter YachtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the Dutch market from Roermond.
• NautadockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the Spanish market from Barcelona.
• YACHT-MATCHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the Scandinavian market through Viktor Savooyen.
• Delapalme Brokerage FZ-LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the UAE market from Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone.
• Sail TAHITIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the Tahiti/French Polynesia market from Papeete.
• CaptainE FalcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the French market from Cap d'Agde.
• Emeraude Sea TecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the French market from La Rochelle and Canet en Roussillon.
• SMN Port GrimaudminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the French market from Port Grimaud.
• TPS CENTRUMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Privilège Marine catamarans serving the Czech Republic market from Lipuvka.

Scale indicators4 records

Emerging players

• HH Catamarans: South African builder of high-performance luxury cruising catamarans using carbon construction in the 44–66 ft range. Comparable at the premium-performance end of the bluewater catamaran segment, with a smaller scale than Privilège.
• Gunboat: US-based builder of high-performance luxury catamarans in the 48–68 ft range. Comparable as a premium-positioned performance cruising catamaran specialist serving a similar HNW buyer profile, with limited volume.
• Wider Yachts: Italian luxury yacht builder offering premium catamarans and motor yachts. Adjacent competitor in the HNW yacht space with some overlap in the 50–60 ft luxury catamaran niche, though broader in product range.

Direct peers

• Sunreef Yachts: Polish luxury catamaran builder offering semi-custom and fully custom sailing and power catamarans in the 50–100+ ft range. Most direct competitor in the bespoke luxury catamaran niche, often competing for the same HNW buyer.
• Bali Catamarans (Catana Group): Part of the Catana Group, Bali produces innovative open-space catamarans across overlapping size bands (Bali 4.6 to 5.8). Direct competitor for buyers prioritizing liveaboard space, with more production-yacht positioning than Privilège.
• Leopard Catamarans (Robertson & Caine): South African-built catamaran brand with models in the 40–55 ft range, distributed globally through a strong charter and ownership network. Direct competitor in the bluewater cruising segment, primarily volume-driven.
• Lagoon (Beneteau Group): World's largest serial-production catamaran builder (part of Groupe Beneteau), offering sailing and power catamarans in overlapping 50–65 ft sizes. Direct competitor for bluewater catamaran buyers, though positioned at higher volume and lower customization than Privilège.
• Outremer Yachts: French catamaran builder (also La Rochelle based) specializing in performance-oriented bluewater catamarans in the 45–65 ft range. Direct peer targeting similar owner-operator bluewater buyers with a more performance-led value proposition.
• Fountaine Pajot: French catamaran and motor yacht manufacturer with a comparable 50–65 ft sailing catamaran range (Alegria, Tanna, Samana). Direct peer based in nearby La Rochelle, competing head-to-head in the French and international bluewater segment.

Broad incumbents

• Catana Group (parent of Bali & Catana): Public parent group combining Catana (performance cruising) and Bali (volume) catamaran brands, plus Outremer. A broader incumbent competing across multiple catamaran price points and segments relevant to Privilège's market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Privil%C3%A8geCatamarans
• Facebookfacebook.com/PrivilegeMarine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/privilegecatamarans
• Instagraminstagram.com/privilegecatamarans

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Privilège