Izenah Croisières

What Izenah Croisières does

Izenah Croisières is a seasonal ferry and cruise operator legally constituted as GOLFE CRO SARL (€164,644.94 share capital), headquartered at Port-Blanc in Baden, Brittany. The company runs a year-round shuttle service connecting Baden to Île aux Moines (5-minute crossing, every 30 minutes) and to Île d'Arz (20-minute crossing), supplemented by guided individual cruises, group and corporate event cruises, school trips, auto-moto club packages, freight and vehicle transport, gift vouchers, and hiking-cruise combinations across the Golfe du Morbihan's 42 islands. The fleet comprises four vessels — Le Jules Verne (280 pax), Riviera Bay (250 pax), L'Archipel II (197 pax), and Le Thalassa (120 pax) — with core technology limited to the LS-Résa online booking platform and a multilingual audio guide mobile app (French, English, Spanish, German).

The business operates under a horizontal segmentation model across individual tourists, schools, corporate groups, clubs, and island residents, with no single named anchor customer. Distribution is omnichannel within France only: a self-serve website (resa.izenah-croisieres.com), dedicated phone lines for individuals and groups, the physical ticket office at Port-Blanc, and a network of local partnerships (Veloc'Ouest for bike rentals, SARL TRANSPORTS RIGUIDEL for freight, 15+ restaurant partners, campsites, and guided-walk operators). The company is a member of the "Club des Plus Belles Baies du Monde" and operates under maritime transport and vehicle circulation licenses issued by local authorities.

Revenue mechanics are pure transactional: per-passenger unit pricing on shuttles (€3.40 one-way, €6.80 round trip) and cruises (€21–€28 adult for 1–2 hour tours), per-person pricing on group packages (€11.50 school trips, €65.50–€71.50 themed lunch/dinner cruises, €1,300–€1,500 corporate evening packages), and unit fees for vehicle/freight transport. Headcount is 8 employees, the capital base is modest at under €165K, and pricing is publicly disclosed. There is no AI/ML capability, no external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Izenah Croisières

Legal name

GOLFE CRO SARL

Website

https://izenah-croisieres.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Izenah Croisières is a small seasonal ferry and cruise operator in the Golfe du Morbihan, Brittany, running shuttles and guided cruises to Île aux Moines and Île d'Arz for individual tourists, schools, corporate groups, and island residents using a four-vessel fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Passenger Transport and Cruise Services

NAICS

Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Island & Archipelago Ferry Services (THAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Ferry Operators (Intercity & Regional) (THAEAGAA), Tourist & Scenic Passenger Ferries (Non-Cruise) (THAIAJAH), Integrated Ferry + Ground Transport (Intermodal) Services (THAEAGAK)

Keywords

• Passenger ferry services
• Guided cruise tours
• Maritime passenger transport
• Group event charters
• Island shuttle service

Headquarters

HQ city

Baden

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passenger Ferry Services: Year-round ferry crossings between Baden (Port-Blanc) and Île aux Moines/Île d'Arz. Revenue generated through per-passenger tickets with various pricing tiers (adults, children, vehicles, bicycles).
2. Individual Cruises: Guided cruise tours around the Golfe du Morbihan with options for island stops. Sold as per-person tickets with pricing varying by cruise duration and route (1h, 2h, multi-island tours).
3. Group and Corporate Events: Private charter cruises, lunch/dinner cruises, cocktail events, school trips, and club outings. Revenue from per-person pricing with minimum passenger requirements and custom menu packages.
4. Vehicle and Freight Transport: Vehicle ferry service (up to 3.5 tonnes) and goods transport to Île aux Moines. Requires reservation, with specific pricing for vehicles and freight pallets.
5. Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift cards (bons cadeaux) redeemable for any cruise offering on the platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Izenah Croisières operates year-round scheduled passenger ferry crossings between Baden (Port-Blanc) and the car-free islands of Île aux Moines (5-minute shuttle, every 30 minutes) and Île d'Arz (20-minute crossing). It complements the ferry service with seasonal guided cruise tours of the Golfe du Morbihan (1-2 hour Gulf circuits with optional island stopovers), group and corporate event cruises (lunch, dinner, cocktail, school, and club packages), and a freight/vehicle transport service for island residents and businesses.

Product overview

Izenah Croisières is a maritime transport and cruise company operating in the Gulf of Morbihan in Southern Brittany, France. The company operates a year-round regular shuttle ferry service (liaisons régulières) connecting Baden (Port-Blanc) to Île aux Moines (5-minute crossing, every 30 minutes) and Île d'Arz (20-minute crossing), alongside seasonal cruise products for tourists. The cruise portfolio comprises individual cruise packages (Croisières 1–9) offering guided 1–2 hour tours of the Gulf with optional island stopovers at Île aux Moines and/or Île d'Arz, available April–September and Toussaint. Group offerings include lunch cruises (Déjeuners croisières), dinner cruises (Dîners croisières), cocktail cruises, corporate event packages, school trips, and boat charter/privatization. The fleet comprises four ships: Le Jules Verne (25m, 280 pax), Le Thalassa (16.5m, 120 pax), L'Archipel II (197 pax), and Riviera Bay (24.25m, 250 pax). Complementary services include a bicycle rental partner network (Veloc'Ouest), an Audioguide mobile app (Android/iOS, multilingual), gift vouchers, freight/vehicle transport to Île aux Moines, and a real-time online booking system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liaisons régulières (Regular shuttle ferry) Year-round scheduled ferry service connecting Baden (Port-Blanc) to Île aux Moines (5-minute crossing, every 30 minutes, no reservation required) and Île d'Arz (20-minute crossing). Operates 7:00–22:00 depending on season. Adult fare €6.80 round trip / €3.40 one-way to Île aux Moines; €10–12 round trip to Île d'Arz. 20-trip subscription card available for €66.
• Croisières individuelles (Individual guided cruises) Portfolio of nine numbered guided cruise formulas (Croisières 1–9) offering 1–2 hour narrated tours of the Golfe du Morbihan with optional island stopovers at Île aux Moines and/or Île d'Arz. Fares from €10 (direct Île d'Arz crossing) up to €28 (full two-island circuit). Available April through September and Toussaint holidays.
• Offres tout compris (All-inclusive packages) All-inclusive cruise packages combining round-trip ferry from Baden with dining experiences on Île d'Arz, including day trips, plateau (tasting) options, and multi-day stays.
• Déjeuners croisières (Group lunch cruises) Group lunch cruises of approximately 2h30 departing at 12h00, with table service and island stopovers at Île aux Moines or Île d'Arz. Themed menus include Marie-Galante (€67.50), Brocéliande (€65.50), Celte, Cocktail, and Cochon. For groups of 40–130+ seated adults.
• Dîners croisières (Themed dinner cruises) 3-hour dinner cruises departing at 19h00 year-round, illuminating the Gulf's 42 islands with boat spotlights. Marie-Galante menu (€71.50 adult / €32 child) features crab timbale, cod with saffron, and macaron dessert. Themed alternatives include Brocéliande (€69.50), Celte, Cochon sous toutes ses formes, and Cocktail dînatoire. For 40–130 seated adults.
• Croisières entreprises (Corporate cocktail and event cruises) Corporate cruise packages accommodating up to 600 passengers, including Cocktail déjéunatoire (2h30 cruise), Cocktail dînatoire (3h cruise), aperitif cruise (€20 TTC per person with 8 appetizer pieces), and combined aperitif-on-board plus dinner-on-island packages (€1,300–€1,500 HT for up to 40 people). Departures from Vannes/Baden/Port-Navalo, with quote-based pricing.
• Sorties scolaires (School trips) School group mini-cruise of 45 minutes on the Gulf with a stopover at Île aux Moines, departing from Baden Port-Blanc. Priced at €11.50 per person for maternelle, primaire, collège, lycée, and centre de loisirs. Minimum 50 passengers including supervisors.
• Club Auto-Moto (Auto-moto club package) All-inclusive package for auto-moto clubs: free vehicle parking at Port esplanade, boarding on Izenah boats for a 2h30 commented cruise with or without island stopover, 5 menu choices. From €65.50 per person all-inclusive, minimum 40 persons.
• Randonnées Golfe du Morbihan (Hike-and-cruise packages) Combined hiking and cruise packages: one-way hike or bike from Larmor Baden or Arradon (~9–10 km, 2h15–2h30) with return by boat from Île aux Moines (5-minute crossing). Available April through September.
• Transport de marchandises (Vehicle and freight transport) Freight transport service to Île aux Moines: vehicle ferry for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes (Monday–Friday mornings only, reservation required, €6.80 round trip TTC, €3.40 one-way TTC) and goods pallet transport via SARL TRANSPORTS RIGUIDEL. Bicycle supplement €6.20 (classic) or €7.00 (electric).
• Bon cadeau croisière (Cruise gift voucher) Gift voucher allowing customers to purchase any individual cruise formula as a gift, presented as a printable gift check redeemable across the Izenah Croisières cruise offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ visitors transported annually to Île d'Arz alone
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Les Balades de JackieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalking tour guide service on Île aux Moines. Jackie offers guided walks out of the beaten path, half-day or full-day tours, narrating the history of the 'Pearl of the Gulf'. Contact: 06 16 37 72 41.
• Camping du MenhirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily campsite 1km from Atlantic beaches and 2km from Golfe du Morbihan. 180 pitches including 60 mobil-homes and premium tent lodges. Features aquatic area with heated pools and water slides, bar, snack. Contact: 02 97 45 22 88.
• Veloc'Ouest (Multiple Locations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBicycle rental partner with multiple locations on Île aux Moines (P'tit Louis, Port, Bourg) and Île d'Arz. Offers premium electric and mechanical bikes for adults and children. 5% discount code IZENAH5 for cruise passengers.
• SARL TRANSPORTS RIGUIDELcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFreight transport partner for goods delivery to Île aux Moines. Pallets deposited at Port-Blanc quai before 10h Monday-Thursday are transported to the island. Contact: 02 97 40 09 10.
• Restaurant Partners (Île aux Moines, Île d'Arz, Baden, Arradon, Larmor-Baden, Le Bono)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of approved restaurants for group dining during island stopovers. Includes: Le Baden-Roc, Les Terrasses de l'Île, Le Cap Horn, L'Escale en Arz, and 15+ others. Partners listed on dedicated restaurant groups page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Penn Ar Bed: Breton maritime company operating ferry services to the Glénan, Molène, and Ouessant archipelagos out of Finistère. Highly comparable inter-island ferry and island-discovery service model in the same French region.
• Navix: French short-sea passenger ferry operator serving multiple Atlantic and Channel routes including Noirmoutier, Yeu, and other islands. Comparable maritime ferry model with similar commuter/tourism product split.
• Vedettes de l'Odet: Brittany-based ferry and cruise operator in the Odet estuary near Bénodet/Quimper. Similar mix of coastal passenger transport, scenic cruises, and group/event offerings against a similar tourism base.
• Compagnie du Golfe: Direct competitor operating ferry and cruise services within the same Golfe du Morbihan, serving the same islands with comparable daytime cruising and shuttle offerings. Most direct head-to-head competitor on identical routes and customer base.
• Compagnie Corsaire: Brittany ferry operator serving Belle-Île-en-Mer, Groix, and the Quiberon peninsula, with both commuter ferry and seasonal cruise products. Closely comparable in operating model, regional scope, and seasonality.
• Vedettes de Bréhat: Breton ferry and excursion operator in Côtes-d'Armor running passenger services to Île de Bréhat with cruise and group packages. Comparable small operator model in Brittany combining inter-island ferry with leisure cruises.

Broad incumbents

• Bateaux-Mouches: Iconic Parisian sightseeing cruise operator on the Seine. Comparable leisure water passenger transport product (scenic cruises, group events, restaurant packages) but operating in a different geography and at a much larger scale.
• Ponant: French-flagged luxury cruise operator running expedition and premium cruises globally. Illustrative upscale end of the French maritime cruise spectrum — comparable in being a French maritime passenger brand, but with a global luxury cruise model rather than regional ferry.
• Brittany Ferries: Major French/UK ferry operator running cross-channel routes from Brittany and Normandy to the UK, Ireland, and Spain. A much larger national incumbent whose commercial scale and route network set the broader competition context, but not a direct niche competitor.

Regional players

• Les Bateaux de l'Adour: Small French passenger boat operator running river and bay cruises on the Adour estuary near Bayonne. Comparable niche-scale leisure water transport operator, but in a different southwest geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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