Nausika Yacht Srl

What Nausika Yacht Srl does

Nausika Group S.r.l. (operating as Nausika Yacht) is a family-owned Italian integrated nautical services and luxury hospitality platform founded in 1971 by the Giardelli family and now led by second-generation owner Giada Giardelli. The company operates two complementary sites: the Alto Lario Marine Center in Colico on Lake Como - the only yacht club on the northern stretch of the lake, offering 200 berths for vessels up to 18 metres plus a 29,000 sqm Work Center with mechanical workshop, painting area, storage and a new boat showroom - and the Costa Smeralda Marine Center in Olbia, Sardinia, providing indoor storage for vessels up to 30 metres and 110 tonnes, plus refitting, port assistance and authorized service. Headline infrastructure includes 12-, 25- and 40-tonne gantries, a 110-tonne travel lift, a 260 sqm spray booth and self-service yard facilities at both locations.

Revenue is generated across six streams: recurring annual berthing and indoor storage subscriptions; professional maintenance, refitting and port assistance services; luxury hospitality (the 10-room Lago Dorato Marina Lodge, Lago Dorato Apartments, Villa Meraviglia, Villa Sabrina, and the Itaka Lakeside Lounge Bar & Bistrot); boat sales as Premium Dealer for Invictus Yacht and Capoforte Boats plus dealer for Comitti Yacht in Lombardy and North Sardinia; third-party brokerage commissions on used boats (ranging from €16,000 to €940,000 listed); and usage-based boat rental and organized tours. The Costa Smeralda facility is an authorized service center for Volvo Penta, Invictus and Capoforte, while technical assistance is also provided for Aschenez. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer sales via company-owned showrooms and online booking (FareHarbor-integrated), sales-led relationships for dealer partnerships, and event-driven marketing anchored by Milan Design Week presence and the June 2026 55th anniversary celebration.

Customer segments are diversified across international high-net-worth yacht owners (Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, USA), luxury tourism visitors, and brand-specific boat owners. The business is privately held with no external institutional capital, currently employing a small core team (firmographic headcount 14) that almost certainly understates total operational staffing across two marina sites, a hospitality operation, a public restaurant, and an under-construction 45-50 room hotel expansion. Forward momentum is supported by growing berth waiting lists at Lake Como and a series of 2025-2026 capacity, partnership and brand investments.

Name

Nausika Yacht Srl

Legal name

Nausika Group S.r.l

Website

https://nausika.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nausika Group operates an integrated Italian luxury nautical services and hospitality platform with marinas at Lake Como (Colico) and Costa Smeralda (Olbia), serving high-net-worth yacht owners and luxury tourists through berthing, maintenance, authorized boat-brand dealership, and curated accommodations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina & Yacht Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Dealers (441222), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Water Transportation (4400), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD), Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF), Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (THAEABAF)

Keywords

• Marina berthing services
• Yacht maintenance refitting
• Boat sales brokerage
• Luxury boat tours
• Nautical hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colico

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Berthing and Marina Services: Annual berthing services at Lake Como (200 spots for boats up to 18m) and Costa Smeralda (indoor storage for vessels up to 30m and 110 tonnes), including mooring, port assistance, and winter storage services.
2. Boat Maintenance and Refitting: Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance, hull painting, engine servicing, carpentry, upholstery work, and refitting services at Costa Smeralda facility. Includes dedicated processing departments and spray booth.
3. Hospitality Services: Marina Lodge (10 luxury rooms/suites), Lago Dorato Apartments and Villas, and Itaka Lakeside Lounge Bar and Bistrot operating daily 8:30am-8:30pm.
4. Boat Sales: Sale of new and used boats as dealer for Invictus, Capoforte, and Comitti brands, plus third-party brokerage services with commission-based model.
5. Boat Rental and Tours: Boat rental with/without license (Tempest 690, Eden 22, AS 19 GL, Eden 590, Voyager 19), organized boat tours (Upper Lake 1-3h, Lake Centre 4-6h, Como/Lecco branch 7-8h), and photoshoot boat tours.
6. Dealer Commissions and Service Fees: Authorized service center fees for Volvo Penta, Invictus, Capoforte, and Aschenez brands. Commission from sales (fixed amount or percentage-based) for third-party boat brokerage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nausika Yacht operates two integrated marine centers — the Alto Lario Marine Center on Lake Como (Colico) and the Costa Smeralda Marine Center near Olbia — providing marina berthing, indoor/outdoor boat storage, maintenance and refitting services, authorized servicing for Volvo Penta/Invictus/Capoforte/Aschenez brands, official dealership for Invictus/Capoforte/Comitti, third-party boat brokerage, boat rentals, organized tours, and luxury hospitality including Lago Dorato Marina Lodge, apartments, villas, and the Itaka Lakeside Lounge Bar & Bistrot.

Product overview

Nausika Yacht operates as an integrated nautical services and luxury hospitality company with two primary locations: Nausika Lake Como (Alto Lario Marine Center) and Nausika Costa Smeralda Marine Center in Olbia, Sardinia. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio combining maritime services (marina/berthing, boat storage, refitting, port assistance, yard for own work, third-party sales brokerage) with official dealer partnerships for Invictus Yacht, Capoforte Boats, and Comitti Yacht brands. A dedicated boat rental and tour division provides self-drive and skippered rentals plus organized tours ranging from 1-8 hours. The hospitality arm includes Lago Dorato Marina Lodge (10 rooms/suites with lake views), Lago Dorato Apartments (contemporary design residences), and exclusive villas (Villa Meraviglia, Villa Sabrina). The Itaka Lakeside Lounge Bar completes the guest experience. The company was founded in 1971 by the Giardelli family and celebrates its 55th anniversary in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Itaka: Lounge bar e bistrot all'interno dello Yacht Club di Colico, con vista panoramica sul Lago di Como
• Lago Dorato
• Alto Lario Marine Center
• Colico Work Center
• Costa Smeralda Marine Center

Products and services

• Nausika Lake Como (Alto Lario Marine Center) Yacht club and marina facility in Colico on Lake Como offering 200 berths for vessels up to 18 metres, with berthing/mooring, boat rental, boat tours, and hospitality services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Growing waiting lists for berths at Lake Como marina, indicating strong demand exceeding capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• HaierflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Prestigious collaboration on Invictus TT460 Shell Edition showcased at Milan Design Week/Fuorisalone 2026, combining nautical design with household appliance innovation.
• Invictus YachtflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 February 2026Premium dealer for Invictus Yacht brand (Advanced & Premium collections) covering Lombardy and North Sardinia territories, including authorized service center support.
• Capoforte BoatsflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 February 2026Premium dealer for Capoforte boat brand covering Lombardy and North Sardinia territories, with full sales and service support.
• Comitti YachtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer relationship for Comitti yacht brand, including new and used boat sales and service support at Lake Como and Costa Smeralda locations.
• Volvo PentaflagshipTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Volvo Penta service center for engine maintenance and support, exclusively for Olbia location, part of Costa Smeralda Marine Center operations.
• AschenezcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical assistance services for Aschenez boat brand yard products, providing maintenance and support capabilities.
• Studio RotellacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio responsible for aesthetic reinterpretation of Invictus TT460 Shell Edition lines, created by Cristian Grande, for Milan Design Week exhibition.
• Cristian GrandecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner of Invictus TT460 Shell Edition, with original boat lines reinterpreted for the special shell edition collaboration.
• AutotorinocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium automotive partner at The Nausika Experience 2026, exhibiting Mercedes-Benz and Xpeng vehicles to create dialogue with nautical lifestyle.
• Florence Hotel BellagiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner160-year historic restaurant partner for exclusive boat tour experiences, offering dining under wisteria and lakeside terrace for tour guests.
• La Fiorida (Agri Relais)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichelin-starred Agri Relais (La Preséf by Chef Gianni Tarabini) partner for exclusive tour packages including cooking classes, spa experiences, and helicopter aperitivo excursions.
• Azienda Agricola Del RistiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal winery partner for 'A day in the vineyard' tour experience, producing wines and honey from family-run estate between mountains and lake.
• Azienda Agricola SorsassominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinery partner in Domaso producing the Domasino DOC wine, included in exclusive boat tour wine tasting experiences.
• Be TwillyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury lifestyle brand providing exclusive customized silk foulards for The Nausika Experience 2026 event.
• Acqua del LariominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal fragrance brand inspired by Lake Como, featured at The Nausika Experience 2026 for sensory brand experience.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ferretti Group: Italian luxury yacht manufacturer (Riva, Ferretti, Pershing, CRN, Custom Line, Itama, Wally). Comparable to Nausika as several Nausika-represented brands (e.g., Riva) sit within Ferretti's portfolio, and the broader Italian luxury yacht ecosystem overlaps.
• Italian Sea Group: Italian operator of luxury yacht brands (Admiral, Tecnomar, Perini Navi, Picchiotti). Comparable to Nausika as a leading Italian luxury-yacht ecosystem player serving the same HNW clientele, though vertically positioned as a builder.
• Sanlorenzo: Italian luxury yacht builder with superyacht and composite line serving HNW owners globally. Comparable to Nausika as a leading Italian luxury yacht ecosystem participant; aligned with Nausika's HNW clientele, though operating as a manufacturer rather than marina operator.

Direct peers

• Porto Montenegro: Luxury Adriatic marina and resort destination combining superyacht berthing, residences, hotels, and retail. Comparable to Nausika's strategy of integrating marina services with luxury hospitality and HNW amenities.
• Marina di Portofino: Italian luxury marina combining berthing with upmarket hospitality and concierge services for superyachts. Comparable to Nausika's integrated marina-plus-hospitality model serving an HNW clientele in a top-tier Italian destination.
• Marina di Loano: Ligurian marina and resort complex with berthing, technical services, and hospitality offerings. Comparable to Nausika's integrated marina-service-hospitality model in the Italian Riviera/Ligurian coast context.
• Marina di Porto Cervo: Premier luxury marina in Sardinia operated by Marina di Porto Cervo Srl, offering berthing, hospitality, and yacht services to HNW owners. Directly comparable to Nausika's Costa Smeralda Marine Center in geography, customer segment, and service mix.
• Marina d'Arechi: Full-service marina in Salerno offering berthing, refitting, and boat services for vessels up to 100m. Comparable to Nausika's Costa Smeralda facility in its mix of berthing, technical services, and large-vessel handling capacity.
• Marina di Cala del Forte: New-build premium marina in Ventimiglia near the Italian/French Riviera offering 178 berths for yachts up to 70m. Comparable to Nausika's berthing-with-hospitality concept for HNW yachts in the western Mediterranean.

Others

• Azimut|Benetti Group: World's largest private luxury yacht manufacturer with Azimut and Benetti brands. Comparable to Nausika as a top-tier Italian luxury yacht stakeholder; the Azimut Atlantis model is among the boats resold via Nausika's brokerage channel, making it an ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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 →

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