EcoMaris

Name

EcoMaris

Legal name

EcoMaris

Website

https://ecomaris.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Experiential Education

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Eco-Cruises & Small-Ship Nature Cruises (Expedition Cruising) (THAAAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (THAEABAF), Educational Cruises & Shipboard Learning Programs (THAKAGAM), Sailing, Catamaran & Day-Cruise Excursions (nature-focused) (THAAAIAG)

Keywords

• Sailing education programs
• Youth sail training
• Marine experiential programs
• Nonprofit maritime services
• Social reintegration sailing

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Expedition fees: Fees charged for sailing expeditions and programs such as the 'Sailing through the seasons' eco-cruise at $2,390/person. As an NPO, revenues from tourism activities are reinvested into social and environmental programs.
2. Donations and fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support the marine support mission and youth programs.
3. Government and foundation grants: Funding from government bodies such as Secrétariat à la jeunesse, Government of Canada, and various foundations to support youth programs and educational initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EcoMaris is a Quebec-based non-profit organization that operates two sail training vessels (EcoMaris 1 and EcoMaris 2) on the St. Lawrence River to deliver educational and social programs. Its offerings include the Cabestan 2-week youth sailing expedition, CasaMaris transitional housing, school immersion expeditions (Giving Back the St. Lawrence, Philomaris), Indigenous training (Fleuve des origines), women's leadership voyages (Route des possibles), and ecotourism cruises (Eco-Cruises, Sailing through the Seasons). Revenue from paid cruises is reinvested into the organization's social and environmental mission.

Product overview

EcoMaris is a Quebec-based non-profit organization operating a fleet of sail training vessels offering educational and social programs focused on the St. Lawrence River and Gulf. The portfolio consists of: Cabestan (flagship 2-week youth expedition program, est. 2014), CasaMaris (transitional housing aboard docked ship), Philomaris (philosophy and sailing for schools), Giving Back the St. Lawrence (school immersion expeditions), Opportunity Road (women's leadership), Origins River (Indigenous training), and Eco-Cruises (scientific ecotourism). EcoMaris operates two vessels: EcoMaris 1 (sail training) and EcoMaris 2 (steel-hull vessel with 32 berths). Revenue from commercial cruises supports social programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parcours Cabestan (Capstan) Flagship 2-week sailing expedition program for unemployed/out-of-school young adults aged 18-30, developed in 2014. Participants develop professional and personal skills aboard a sail training vessel while discovering St. Lawrence ecosystems, with one year of post-expedition follow-up support.
• CasaMaris Temporary transitional housing program for young adults aged 18-30 in precarious situations or social rupture. Operates October to April aboard EcoMaris 2 docked at Port of Québec, providing 6-week stays with holistic support addressing mental health, addiction, and social reintegration.
• Philomaris

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of youth found employment, returned to education, or improved mental health through Capstan program since 2014
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lise Watier FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Since 2022, the Lise Watier Foundation collaborates with EcoMaris to offer women from the 's'Entreprendre' program sailing experiences. These stays allow women to step out of their comfort zone, put their professional projects in perspective, and practice entrepreneurial skills.
• Fondation Jeunes en TêtecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondation Jeunes en Tête's mission is to prevent psychological distress in youth aged 11-18 in Quebec. Partners with EcoMaris on PhiloMaris program.
• Réseau des carrefours jeunesse-emploi du Québec (RCJEQ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouth employment centers across Quebec offering professional services to job seekers. Precious partners of the Capstan program providing participant referrals and support.
• Groupe OcéanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime industry partner supporting EcoMaris vessel operations and maintenance.
• Institut Maritime du Québec (IMQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec maritime institute providing educational support and maritime training resources.
• Port de MontréalminorOthersPort authority providing docking facilities for EcoMaris vessels.
• Port de QuébecminorOthersPort authority providing docking facilities for EcoMaris 2 (October-April for CasaMaris program).
• Transport CanadaminorOthersGovernment agency providing vessel safety approval and regulatory oversight.
• ParafilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocumentary filmmakers who co-organize expeditions with EcoMaris including 'Peuple du plancton' (2014), 'Plancton Baleine' (2015), 'Plancton cosmique' (2018), and the 'Appel du Golfe' series showcasing Gulf of St. Lawrence marine protected areas.
• RÉCIT Culture-ÉducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory service for cultural organizations helping develop pedagogical and cultural aspects of educational activities for the 'Giving Back the St. Lawrence' project.
• Collège Marie-de-l'IncarnationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate school (UNESCO network member) that developed complete French learning situations including drama and dance around slam poetry in collaboration with EcoMaris.
• Sail Training InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization supporting sail training initiatives and tall ships events.
• CommunautiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting citizen participation through information mastery and ICT appropriation. Provides internship opportunities for youth to develop digital skills and 21st century competencies.
• La Voie maritime du Saint-LaurentminorOthersSt. Lawrence Seaway organization supporting marine infrastructure and navigation.
• Parks CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal parks agency providing access rights to national parks visited during expeditions.
• Broad Reach CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime training and environmental organization.
• St. Lawrence Shark Observatory (ORS-GEERG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShark research organization collaborating on Brion Island shark research expeditions.
• KaravaniersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdventure travel agency offering stays in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in collaboration with EcoMaris.
• QSLminorOthersMaritime terminal operator supporting EcoMaris port operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ponant: French-headquartered luxury expedition cruise line operating small ships to remote and nature-rich destinations including the St. Lawrence. Comparable in vessel size, expedition-style product, and educational/environmental positioning, though at much larger scale.
• Adventure Canada: Canadian expedition cruise company operating small-ship nature and cultural cruises including St. Lawrence itineraries. Comparable to EcoMaris's Eco-Cruises and expedition product format but at significantly larger commercial scale and with a profit model.
• Lindblad Expeditions (National Geographic): US expedition cruise company partnering with National Geographic offering small-ship itineraries with strong educational and environmental content. Comparable to EcoMaris in expedition + education positioning but operates globally with much larger ships and budgets.
• AML Group (Groupe AML): Parent of Croisières AML and a portfolio of Quebec marine tourism, hospitality, and transport businesses. Comparable as a Quebec marine tourism operator with substantially greater scale and capital access than EcoMaris.

Direct peers

• Class Afloat: Canadian sail training vessel program for high school and university students combining academics with seamanship. Closest comparable in combining vessel-based education, youth development, and Canadian operation; competes for similar institutional and donor support.
• Tall Ships America: US-based sail training network coordinating tall ship operators delivering youth sail training programs. Highly comparable to EcoMaris in mission (youth sail training, life skills, environmental education) and beneficiary cohort, with overlapping pedagogical and regulatory context.
• Sail Training International: International membership organization supporting sail training vessels and tall ship events globally. EcoMaris is a partner/affiliate; STI is comparable in mission and target operator audience, and shapes the standards EcoMaris follows.
• Broad Reach Canada: Canadian maritime training and environmental organization delivering sail-based youth programs. EcoMaris lists Broad Reach Canada as a strategic partner; the two are highly comparable in mission, target audience, and operational model.
• Croisières AML: Quebec's largest St. Lawrence cruise operator offering whale watching, fjord, and river cruises from Montreal and Quebec City. Direct competitor to EcoMaris's Eco-Cruises and Sailing through the Seasons products on the same waterways and with overlapping customer base.

Others

• Fondation Lise Watier: Quebec-based women's entrepreneurship foundation and EcoMaris partner running the Route des possibles program. Comparable as a Quebec non-profit serving overlapping social-impact themes, particularly women's professional integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDDFTVyjgnH3gK6x9b4b9dQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecomaris
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecomaris
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecomaris
• Xtwitter.com/EcoMaris
• TikToktiktok.com/@ecomaristiktok

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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