Ocean Drive

What Ocean Drive does

Ocean Drive is a privately held, family-owned boutique yacht brokerage and management firm founded in 1999 by Renaud Canivet, headquartered in Golfe-Juan on the French Riviera. The firm operates across the full yacht ownership lifecycle, offering four core service lines: yacht charter (rental of crewed and bareboat yachts on MYBA terms with a typical 30% APA), brokerage (pre-owned yacht sales), new yacht sales (acting as exclusive Mediterranean representative for eight shipyards including ISA Yachts, EXTRA Yachts, Fountaine Pajot, Columbus Yachts, AMELS, Baglietto, Rossi Navi, and SINOT), and yacht management (technical supervision, crew management, accounting, registration, and refit coordination). The company has sold more than 200 yachts since inception and maintains a managed-yacht portfolio serviced through DEEPBLUE software for real-time communication between owners, crew, and the agency.

The target customer base is ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) seeking luxury motor yachts and catamarans in the Mediterranean, with secondary demand from yacht builders and shipyards who appoint Ocean Drive as their exclusive regional dealer. Listed inventory ranges from approximately €1.25M for pre-owned Prestige 680 models to €38.9M for a Columbus Atlantique 55, with new builds from ISA, EXTRA, Fountaine Pajot and Columbus delivering through 2027. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction commissions on brokerage and new-build sales, charter facilitation fees, and annual management fees, with no public pricing disclosed.

The firm is staffed by approximately 68 people, including a six-person core leadership team anchored by Renaud Canivet (CEO), Catherine Canivet (Senior Yacht Manager), and family heir-apparent Martin Canivet (Sales Assistant). Distribution is direct-to-client, supplemented by participation in yacht shows (Cannes Yachting Festival) and membership in MYBA, IYBA, and ECPY. Beyond the West Mediterranean, Ocean Drive has expanded charter offerings to the Bahamas/Exumas, Antarctica, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Spain, and has added an eco-friendly yachting service line to capture sustainability-oriented buyers. There is no disclosed outside funding, no regulator-action history, and no evidence of AI/ML capability; the business is fundamentally a relationship-driven services firm.

Name

Ocean Drive

Legal name

Ocean Drive

Website

https://oceandrive.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ocean Drive is a family-owned boutique yacht brokerage and management firm headquartered in Golfe-Juan on the French Riviera, founded in 1999, serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals across new yacht sales, brokerage, charter, and full-service management in the Mediterranean and select global destinations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Brokerage

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA), Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (THAEABAF), Catamaran & Sailing Cat Cruise Operators (THAEADAD)

Keywords

• Yacht brokerage services
• Luxury yacht charter
• Yacht management services
• New yacht sales
• Pre-owned yacht sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Golfe-Juan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Yacht Brokerage Sales: Commission-based brokerage fees on new and pre-owned yacht sales. The company acts as intermediary between buyers and sellers of luxury yachts.
2. Yacht Charter: Facilitation fees and commissions from yacht charter services. Charter fees are based on MYBA Terms with APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) of approximately 30% of charter fee to cover operating expenses.
3. Yacht Management Services: Comprehensive yacht management services including technical supervision, administrative management, accounting, crew management, and maintenance coordination. They utilize DEEPBLUE software for real-time yacht management communication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ocean Drive is a boutique yacht brokerage and management firm operating from Golfe-Juan on the French Riviera. It sells new and pre-owned luxury motor yachts and catamarans as exclusive representative for shipyards such as ISA Yachts, EXTRA Yachts, Fountaine Pajot, Columbus Yachts, AMELS, Baglietto, Rossi Navi, and SINOT, arranges crewed and bareboat yacht charters (MYBA terms), and provides comprehensive yacht management covering technical supervision, administrative handling, crew management, accounting, and maintenance/refit coordination. The firm also develops eco-friendly yachting offerings and expedition charters to destinations such as Antarctica and the Bahamas/Exumas.

Product overview

Ocean Drive is a boutique yacht brokerage and management company based in Golfe-Juan, French Riviera, founded in 1999, offering comprehensive yachting services through four core divisions: Charter (yacht rental services), Brokerage (pre-owned yacht sales), New Build (construction representation), and Management (operational oversight). The company represents exclusive yacht brands including ISA Yachts (VIPER and ZEFFIRO ranges), EXTRA Yachts, Fountaine Pajot (Motor and Sailing), and Columbus Yachts (Atlantique, Crossover, and TOMAHAWK lines), as well as AMELS, BAGLIETTO, ROSSI NAVI, and SINOT. Ocean Drive provides eco-friendly yachting options, expedition charters (Antarctica, Bahamas/Exumas), and comprehensive management services including crew selection, accounting, maintenance, and refit coordination. The company utilizes DEEPBLUE yacht management software for real-time communication between crew, owners, and the agency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Charter Yacht rental services for clients seeking to charter yachts in the Mediterranean and French Riviera, including crewed charters and bareboat options, offered under MYBA Terms.
• Yacht Brokerage Brokerage services for buying and selling pre-owned yachts, connecting buyers with sellers and providing market valuation expertise for luxury motor yachts and catamarans.
• New Yacht Sales New yacht sales representing exclusive shipyard brands (ISA Yachts, EXTRA Yachts, Fountaine Pajot, Columbus Yachts, AMELS, Baglietto, Rossi Navi, SINOT), offering construction management and custom build coordination for luxury yachts.
• Yacht Management Comprehensive yacht management including technical supervision, administrative handling, crew management, accounting, and maintenance coordination for luxury yachts, supported by DEEPBLUE software.
• Yacht Maintenance & Refit Maintenance and refit services including project consultation, yard supervision, and delivery coordination for yacht upgrades and repairs.
• Eco-Friendly Yachting Sustainable yachting services promoting environmental responsibility through hybrid propulsion systems, solar panels, and eco-conscious operational practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ yachts sold since inception
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bristow-HolmesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Bristow-Holmes (represented by Harry Bristow-Holmes) was the selling broker's representative for the Wally 48X TT MAVERICK sale. Ocean Drive's Renaud Canivet represented the buyer.
• ISA YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean Drive represents ISA Yachts as exclusive dealer for the VIPER Range and ZEFFIRO Range. ISA Yachts, part of the Palumbo Group, is an Italian builder known for luxury motor yachts and catamarans including the 45.7m Zeffiro 150.
• EXTRA YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean Drive represents EXTRA Yachts, an Italian shipyard producing high-performance luxury yachts such as the X90 Fast, X99 Fast, and X145 Global.
• Fountaine PajotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean Drive represents Fountaine Pajot for both sailing and motor catamarans. They have achieved remarkable sales success including Power 80, FPY 70, FPY 70S, and Samana 59 models.
• Columbus YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean Drive represents Columbus Yachts for their range including Atlantique 43, Atlantique 47, Atlantique 55, Crossover 51, Crossover 57, and Tomahawk 52m models.
• AMELSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean Drive represents AMELS, a Dutch shipyard specializing in superyachts, including the 62.4m AMELS 206 model.
• BagliettominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean Drive represents Baglietto, an Italian shipyard known for the T52 model (52m flybridge yacht).
• Rossi NaviminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean Drive represents Rossi Navi for the Zephyr 55 model (55m flybridge yacht).
• SINOTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean Drive represents SINOT for their 499GT concept (50m flybridge yacht).
• MYBA (Mediterranean Yacht Broker Association)coreOthersMYBA is a worldwide yachting trade association founded in 1984, promoting professionalism and ethics. Ocean Drive is a member, providing credibility and adherence to professional standards in yachting transactions.
• IYBA (International Yacht Brokers Association)coreOthersInternational Yacht Brokers Association - Ocean Drive holds membership for professional yacht brokerage standards.
• ECPY (European Committee for Professional Yachting)minorOthersEuropean Committee for Professional Yachting - Ocean Drive maintains membership in this European industry body.
• DEEPBLUE SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationOcean Drive uses DEEPBLUE yacht management software as their dedicated management tool, providing real-time communication between yacht crew, owners, and the agency.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northrop & Johnson: Long-established superyacht broker covering sales, charter and management; competes for similar large-yacht and UHNWI Mediterranean clients and represents several of the same shipyard brands.
• IYC (International Yacht Company): International yacht brokerage and management firm with strong presence in the Mediterranean and Caribbean — directly comparable across sales, charter and management service lines.
• Burgess: Large international yacht broker with sales, charter, management and new-build services; competes for the same UHNWI Mediterranean client base and many of the same Italian shipyards that Ocean Drive represents.
• Fraser Yachts: Global yacht broker and full-service management company (charter, sale, management, crew); directly comparable business model and overlapping Mediterranean footprint.
• Y.CO: Boutique superyacht sales, charter and management firm with a comparable Mediterranean focus and similar integrated service offering for UHNWI clients.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Historic global yacht broker and management company offering new-build sales, brokerage, charter and yacht management — the most direct functional analogue to Ocean Drive's full-service model across the Mediterranean.
• Denison Yachting: Yacht brokerage and charter firm offering sales, charter and new-build representation; comparable business model though more US-centric, with growing Mediterranean activity.

Broad incumbents

• ISA Yachts: Italian luxury motor-yacht shipyard (Palumbo Group) whose VIPER and ZEFFIRO ranges Ocean Drive exclusively represents; a key principal rather than competitor, but its broader dealer network overlaps Ocean Drive's Mediterranean territory.
• Fountaine Pajot: French catamaran and motor-yacht shipyard whose sailing and motor ranges Ocean Drive exclusively represents; not a direct competitor but a critical principal whose distribution decisions shape Ocean Drive's new-build pipeline.
• Columbus Yachts: Italian superyacht builder (Palumbo Group) whose Atlantique, Crossover and TOMAHAWK ranges Ocean Drive represents; a brand principal rather than competitor, but competes for the same end-buyer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ocean-Drive-272626169477150
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ocean-drive
• Instagraminstagram.com/oceandrive_yachting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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