AMC CAPE GRACE

What AMC CAPE GRACE does

AMC Cape Grace (SAS AMC CAPE GRACE) is a French maritime passenger transport company founded in 2016 and registered in Fréjus, operating a fleet of five maxi-catamarans (Iladora, Felicita, Baïla, Mayba, Samba) from five ports along the French Riviera. The company sells all-inclusive cruise experiences to leisure travelers and tourists, including day trips, brunches, sunset cruises, dinners, and themed evenings, with per-passenger pricing between €50 and €149 and capacity of up to 200 passengers per vessel.

The vessels use hybrid/triple propulsion technology delivering fuel efficiency of 0.8 liters per passenger, supporting an eco-friendly brand positioning that has yielded the first hybrid propulsion homologation in French passenger maritime transport. The company has secured exclusive access partnerships with Parc National de Port-Cros and Parc National des Calanques de Marseille, including the first passenger transport authorization in the Calanques, providing a regulated access advantage competitors cannot easily replicate.

Revenue is generated primarily through B2C ticket sales to tourists visiting the French Riviera, with limited B2B activity including educational institutions (Collège Marcel Rivière, Cité Éducative de Hyères) and corporate event hosting. The company is led by President Maurin Coste and is approaching its 10th anniversary in 2026, at which point it plans to roll out new themed cruise experiences (gastronomic, DJ sets, product launches). Share capital is €355,000 and no revenue is publicly disclosed.

Name

AMC CAPE GRACE

Legal name

SAS AMC CAPE GRACE

Website

https://amccapegrace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AMC Cape Grace is a French maritime cruise company operating five hybrid-powered maxi-catamarans from five ports along the French Riviera, offering all-inclusive day and evening cruise experiences to leisure travelers and tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coastal Cruise Tourism Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Catamaran & Sailing Cat Cruise Operators (THAEADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (Under ~500 Guests) (THAEADAC), Day & Short-Horizon Private Cruises (Half-Day/Day/Overnight) (THAEAEAF), Specialty-Themed Private Cruises (Wellness, Diving, Culinary, etc.) (THAEAEAG), Luxury Cruise Charters & Private Expeditions (THAEABAG)

Keywords

• All-inclusive cruises
• Maxi-catamaran charters
• Mediterranean coastal cruises
• Private event cruises
• Eco-friendly catamarans

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Raphaël

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Cruise Tickets: Direct sales of tickets for scheduled shared cruises including day trips, half-day excursions, sunset cruises, brunch cruises, and themed dinner evenings. Revenue collected upfront at booking with secure online payment.
2. Catamaran Privatization: Full-boat charter services for private events including weddings, birthdays, seminars, team-building, corporate events, and product launches. Customized pricing based on event type, duration, and services required.
3. Gift Cards: Prepaid gift certificates sold through the dedicated portal (resa-amccapegrace.com) valid for one year from purchase date.
4. Optional Services and Add-ons: Catering menus, beverage packages, entertainment (DJ, musicians, dancers), floral decoration, photography/videography, and additional water activities available as upgrades for private events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AMC Cape Grace operates all-inclusive maritime cruise experiences aboard a fleet of five hybrid/triple-propulsion maxi-catamarans along the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), with departures from multiple ports between Cannes and Saint-Tropez. The company sells day cruises, brunch cruises, sunset cruises, dinner cruises, and themed evenings on a per-person basis, and offers full catamaran privatization for private celebrations (weddings, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties) and corporate events (seminars, team-building, product launches).

Product overview

AMC Cape Grace operates a fleet of five premium maxi-catamarans (Felicita, Baïla, Mayba, Samba, and Iladora) offering all-inclusive cruise experiences departing from five Mediterranean ports along the French Riviera (Saint-Raphaël, Hyères, Marseille, Marina Baie des Anges, and Nice). The company provides diverse cruise formats ranging from half-day excursions to full-day experiences, sunset cruises, brunch cruises, dinner cruises, and themed evenings (Jazz, fireworks, salsa, 80s nights). The fleet operates in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, including Parc National des Calanques and Parc National de Port-Cros. Services include both shared cruise experiences and full ship privatization for private events (weddings, birthdays, corporate seminars, team-building activities) with capacities ranging from 110 to 200 passengers per vessel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Croisière La journée avec repas (Full-day cruise with meals) All-inclusive full-day cruise aboard a maxi-catamaran along the French Riviera, including on-board meals, drinks, swimming stops, and scenic coastal navigation. Targeted at individual leisure travelers, couples, families, and tourist groups.
• Croisière La matinée découverte (Morning discovery cruise) Half-day morning cruise on the French Riviera aboard a maxi-catamaran, offering scenic navigation, swimming opportunities, and on-board refreshments for individual leisure travelers and small groups.
• Croisière L'après-midi farniente (Afternoon relaxation cruise) Half-day afternoon cruise aboard a maxi-catamaran along the French Riviera, oriented toward relaxation, sunbathing, swimming, and on-board refreshments for individual leisure travelers.
• Croisière Le coucher de soleil (Sunset cruise) Evening cruise on a maxi-catamaran timed to sunset along the French Riviera coast, with drinks and a scenic navigation experience for individuals, couples, and small groups.
• Le brunch en mer (Brunch cruise) Mid-morning cruise aboard a maxi-catamaran pairing navigation along the French Riviera with a brunch service on board, targeted at leisure travelers and special occasion groups.
• La soirée dîner (Dinner cruise) Evening maxi-catamaran cruise featuring an on-board dinner service with drinks, navigation along the French Riviera coast, and scenic sunset/nighttime views for leisure travelers and couples.
• La soirée Cocktail & Jazz (Cocktail and Jazz evening cruise) Themed evening maxi-catamaran cruise combining live jazz ambiance, cocktail service, and coastal navigation along the French Riviera for individual leisure travelers and groups.
• La Sunset Guinguette (Sunset Guinguette cruise) Themed evening cruise aboard a maxi-catamaran featuring a guinguette-style festive atmosphere with music, drinks, and French coastal navigation.
• Privatisation Événements Privés (Private event privatization) Full or partial catamaran privatization service for private celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and bachelor/bachelorette parties, with bespoke on-board catering and customizable cruise itinerary along the French Riviera.
• Privatisation Événements Professionnels (Corporate event privatization) Full or partial catamaran privatization service for corporate clients including team-building events, seminars, product launches, and client entertainment, with tailored quotations and customized cruise formats along the French Riviera.
• EVJF / EVG / Anniversaire en mer (Bachelor/Bachelorette and birthday cruise) Group maxi-catamaran cruise package designed for bachelor parties (EVG), bachelorette parties (EVJF), birthdays, and similar group celebrations on the French Riviera.
• Bon Cadeau AMC Cape Grace (Gift card) Prepaid gift voucher (Bon Cadeau) redeemable against any AMC Cape Grace cruise or privatization, sold online and intended as a present for leisure travelers and private event recipients.

Named customers2 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jazz à PorquerollesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Partnership for special jazz concert events at sea. Collaboration on July 3, 2026 for jazz cruise featuring Diana HP and Mathias Allamane duo, combining live music with sunset cruise experience.
• Recyclop VarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in the 'Voyage en Méditerranée' project, an educational initiative bringing school children to discover the Mediterranean Sea and marine ecosystems. AMC Cape Grace provides the vessel Iladora for educational cruises with workshops on marine biodiversity and environmental protection, partnering with Recyclop and the Cité Éducative de Hyères.
• Parc National de Port-CroscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership allowing AMC Cape Grace catamarans to navigate and moor within the national park boundaries, providing exclusive access to protected marine areas for passengers.
• Parc National des Calanques de MarseillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership with the national park. Samba catamaran has obtained special approval to navigate within the Calanques, offering passengers unique access to this iconic natural site. AMC is the first passenger transport company with this approval.
• Chantier de l'Arsenal (La Rochelle)coreTechnology or IntegrationShipbuilder for AMC Cape Grace's entire fleet of maxi-catamarans. All five vessels (Iladora, Felicita, Baïla, Mayba, Samba) built at the Chantier de l'Arsenal yard in La Rochelle, representing 'Made in France' quality craftsmanship and innovative naval architecture.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ponant: France-based luxury cruise line operating small premium ships and yachts globally, including the Mediterranean. A broader incumbent in the small-ship luxury/expedition cruise category that competes for the upper end of the leisure cruise customer.
• MSC Croisières: Global ocean cruise line with a major Mediterranean presence and French Riviera embarkation ports. While much larger and mainstream, it competes for Mediterranean leisure cruise demand and corporate event business in the same region.

Others

• Parc National de Port-Cros: French national park authority granting AMC Cape Grace exclusive mooring and navigation rights inside the park. Ecosystem partner that confers a regulatory moat rather than a direct competitor.
• Chantier de l'Arsenal (La Rochelle): French shipbuilder that constructs AMC Cape Grace's entire fleet of hybrid Day One maxi-catamarans. Adjacent enabling participant in the value chain as a key technology and supply partner.

Direct peers

• Bateaux de Saint-Raphaël: Local Saint-Raphaël cruise and boat tour operator offering scenic cruises along the Estérel coast and to the Iles de Lérins. Directly competes with AMC Cape Grace from the same home port on overlapping itineraries.
• Comptoir des Iles: Catamaran operator running day cruises from Hyères and Port-Cros around the Hyères islands (Porquerolles, Port-Cros, Le Levant). Directly comparable on vessel type (catamaran), itinerary (island/scenic cruises), and departure geography overlapping with AMC Cape Grace's Hyères operations.
• Blue Azur Croisières: Boat tour and catamaran operator based on the French Riviera (Cannes, Nice, Saint-Raphaël) offering scenic cruises and privatization. Comparable business model, customer base (tourists, private events), and Riviera geography.
• Vedettes de Cannes: Operator of boat trips and cruises from Cannes to the Iles de Lérins and along the Riviera. Overlaps with AMC Cape Grace on the Cannes/Lérins day-cruise itinerary, a key shared route.
• Riviera Lines: French Riviera-based ferry and cruise operator connecting Nice, Monaco, Saint-Tropez and Cannes. Competes for the same tourist clientele on coastal sightseeing experiences in the same PACA region.
• Trans Côte d'Azur: Established operator of cruises and ferry services along the French Riviera (Nice, Cannes, Saint-Raphaël, Iles de Lérins). Direct competitor offering sightseeing boat tours and island connections in the same geographic corridor as AMC Cape Grace.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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