Port Chantereyne

What Port Chantereyne does

Port Chantereyne is a municipal pleasure marina founded in 1975 and operated by the Ville de Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, located within the largest artificial harbour in Europe (~1,500 hectares protected by over 6 km of sea walls). The port offers 1,600 berths across four basins at 100% annual occupancy, plus 190 dedicated visitor berths that accommodate approximately 5,000 visiting boats and ~14,000 overnight stays per year, making it one of France's leading port-of-call destinations on the Channel/Atlantic corridor. Services include 24/7 tide-independent access, a self-service fuel station (two diesel, one unleaded 98), boat lifting up to 40 tons, dry land storage and craneage, free Wi-Fi on pontoons, a self-service launderette, and accessibility-adapted pontoons H, J, K, N, and Q.

The port runs on a multi-stream operating model anchored by recurring annual berth subscriptions (paid in 10 monthly installments via SEPA direct debit) supplemented by visitor berth fees, seasonal forfait packages, dry land storage, craneage, fuel sales, launderette, and €30-€55 annual Passeport Escales network cards that unlock reciprocal nights across ~150 partner ports in France, England, and Spain. Technology infrastructure centers on the Alizée subscriber portal (portail.alizee-soft.com) for invoice management, contract documents, online payments, and waitlist registration, complemented by a proprietary mobile application launched in June 2025 and a live webcam. The port holds Pavillon Bleu (since 2002), 5 Gold Anchors (TYHA), and 5 Ancrages Qualité Plaisance certifications, and hosts major international events including the DRHEAM-CUP/Grand Prix de France de Course au Large, the Rolex Fastnet Race, La Solitaire du Figaro, and the annual Le Nauting boat show, anchoring a co-located ecosystem of ~15 nautical businesses and multiple sailing clubs.

Name

Port Chantereyne

Legal name

Ville de Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Website

https://portchantereyne.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Port Chantereyne is a municipal pleasure marina in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France, offering 1,600 annual berths and 190 visitor berths with 24/7 tide-independent access, fuel, lifting, and digital subscriber services for Channel and Atlantic cruising boaters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Berth Subscriptions: Annual subscribers pay recurring fees for 1,600 berths. 100% of annual berths are occupied. Port offers annual contracts with monthly direct debit in 10 installments per year.
2. Visitor Berth Fees: Daily, weekly, and monthly rates for visiting boats (190 visitor berths). Pricing varies by boat length and season (high/low). Escale rates start and end at noon.
3. Seasonal Forfait Packages: Summer and winter flat-rate packages on the water for boats moored at Port Chantereyne.
4. Dry Land (Terre-plein) and Craneage Fees: Fees for boat storage on land and crane/lifting services. An elevator with 40T maximum capacity is available, with larger catamarans and boats handled at the Mielles dry land area.
5. Passeport Escales Membership: Annual card sold for 30 EUR (boats under 9m) or 55 EUR (boats over 9m), granting access to a network of ~150 ports in France, England, and Spain with 10 free nights per year.
6. Fuel Sales: Diesel and unleaded 98 fuel sold 24/7 via self-service pumps on pontoons.
7. Laundry Services: Self-service launderette open 7 days a week from 7h to 21h, operated with coin-operated washing machines and dryers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Port Chantereyne is a municipal pleasure marina operating 1,600 berths across four basins, providing annual and short-term (daily/weekly/monthly) mooring contracts for private boats and sailing vessels. Supporting services include a 24/7 self-service fuel station, boat lifting up to 40 tons, dry stack storage, a self-service launderette, free Wi-Fi, and the Aliz\u00e9e online subscriber portal.

Product overview

Port Chantereyne is a municipal pleasure port facility offering a comprehensive suite of maritime services. The core product portfolio centers on berthing services: annual berths (1,600 places) and visitor berths (190 places). Supporting services include 24/7 fuel station, boat lifting (up to 40 tons), dry stack storage, waste management, and technical services from on-port nautical professionals. Digital services include the Alizée user portal for account management and online payments, plus webcam viewing. The port participates in the Pass-Ports network for reciprocal berthing privileges across European ports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Berths (Places annuelles) Annual mooring contracts providing 1,600 berths across four basins (bassin Chantereyne, quai de Caligny, bassin du commerce, Port de l'Epi) for private pleasure boats and sailing vessels. Contracts are paid by monthly direct debit in 10 installments, with 100% annual occupancy.
• Visitor Berths (Places visiteurs) Temporary mooring services for visiting boats, with ~190 dedicated visitor berths across multiple pontoons in the Chantereyne basin. Accommodates vessels up to 25m length and 3m draft, supporting ~5,000 passages and ~14,000 overnight stays per year. Daily, weekly and monthly rates vary by boat length and season; escale periods begin and end at noon, stays under 4 hours are charged at 50% of the daily rate.
• Fuel Station (Carburant) 24/7 self-service fuel station with two diesel pumps and one unleaded 98 pump on the pontoon near the port office. Accessible by bank card (300 EUR limit) or by payment at the port office during opening hours.
• Boat Lifting and Haul-out (Levage / Grutage) Boat lift service with a 40-ton maximum capacity elevator and a 600 kg mast crane in free access. Craneage of catamarans and boats over 40 tons is handled at the Mielles dry land area managed by Ports Normands Associ\u00e9s.
• Dry Stack and Hardstanding (Terre-plein) Dry storage and hardstanding services on land (terre-plein) for boat maintenance, with dedicated areas for hauling, blocking and cradle storage. Available to annual subscribers and visitors.
• Launderette Self-service launderette located on the north side of the port office, open 7 days a week from 7h to 21h, with coin-operated washing machines and dryers.
• Aliz\u00e9e User Portal (Portail Aliz\u00e9e) Online subscriber portal providing invoice overview, annual berth management forms, rapid data updates, document storage for insurance, online waitlist registration, and online bill payment. New users create an account using their email address.
• Port Chantereyne Mobile Application Dedicated mobile application launched for Port Chantereyne boaters, providing services and information on the go, complementing the Aliz\u00e9e web portal for account and berth management.
• Passeport Escales Membership Card Annual card sold for 30 EUR (boats under 9m) or 55 EUR (boats 9m+), granting access to ~150 ports in France, England and Spain with 10 free nights per year (2 consecutive nights maximum per port). For DRHEAM CUP 2026, boaters freeing their berth July 4-12 receive 8 bonus nights.
• Webcam (live port view) Live webcam feed installed at the port office allowing real-time viewing of Port Chantereyne.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération Française des Ports de Plaisance (FFPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort Chantereyne is a member of the French Federation of Pleasure Harbours, a national network representing and promoting France's leading pleasure harbours. The federation provides quality standards, shared services, and the Qualité Plaisance label (Port Chantereyne holds 5 stars).
• Association des Ports de Plaisance Normands (APPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort Chantereyne is a member of the Association of Norman Pleasure Harbours, a regional network of Normandy's pleasure ports, promoting shared nautical tourism and best practices across the Normandy coastline.
• Passeport Escales (network of ~150 ports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort Chantereyne participates in the Passeport Escales network of ~150 ports across France, England, and Spain. Annual subscribers can access free berths at partner ports (10 nights per year, 2 consecutive maximum per port). The port offers a 30 EUR card (boats under 9m) or 55 EUR card (boats over 9m). During DRHEAM-CUP 2026, additional bonus nights are available.
• MDL Marinas (18 UK marinas)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMDL Marinas operates 18 marinas across England. Port Chantereyne annual subscribers receive a 20% discount on port dues year-round at all MDL Marinas locations, as part of a reciprocal discount arrangement for FFPP/Port Chantereyne annual card holders.
• Jersey HarboursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPort Chantereyne annual subscribers receive 50% discount on visitor rates at Jersey ports (Monday through Thursday inclusive, year-round) as part of the reciprocal discount program for annual card holders.
• Royal Belgian Yacht ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyal Belgian Yacht Club offers 50% discount on 3 consecutive nights for Port Chantereyne annual subscribers as part of reciprocal discount arrangements.
• Brittany FerriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrittany Ferries operates ferry routes between Cherbourg and Poole/Portsmouth in Great Britain, serving as a key transport link for UK boaters arriving at Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and vice versa.
• Irish FerriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIrish Ferries connects Ireland to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, providing a maritime route for Irish pleasure boaters arriving at Port Chantereyne.
• Stena LineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStena Line operates ferry services connecting Ireland to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, serving as a transport link for Irish and cross-channel boaters.
• Cap'Cotentin / ecovelominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCap'Cotentin operates the regional bus network and the electric bike-sharing service (Cap'Cotentin Vélos). A bike station is located directly in front of the Port Chantereyne port office. Pricing: 1 EUR/hour for casual users; 20 free minutes for subscribers.
• NOMAD transport networkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNOMAD is a regional bus network connecting Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to other Normandy towns (Barfleur, Valognes, Avranches, La Hague) at competitive rates, enabling visiting boaters to explore the region beyond the city.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Port Hercule (Monaco): Monaco's iconic marina hosting international yacht events and superyacht traffic. Comparable in terms of premium positioning, environmental certification profile, and inclusion in the European marina network. Differs mainly in scale and yacht-size mix.
• Port Vauban (Antibes): Largest pleasure marina in France, located in Antibes on the Côte d'Azur. Shares the same public/private marina operating model with high visitor traffic, premium berth pricing, and similar classification under the FFPP network. Directly comparable in terms of service depth and clientele quality.
• Port de Saint-Malo: Major Brittany marina serving the same Channel/Atlantic cruising corridor. Shares the same cross-Channel visitor dynamic, French municipal operating model, and participation in the Breton nautical ecosystem. Closest geographic peer on the French mainland.
• Port de Brest: Major Brittany marina and port complex hosting international sailing events (e.g., Tall Ships Races). Shares the same French municipal operating model, FFPP membership, and major-event hosting profile as Port Chantereyne.
• Port de Plaisance de La Rochelle: Major French Atlantic marina serving ~5,000 berths with a mix of annual and visitor usage. Highly comparable in operating model, French marina certifications, and Atlantic/Channel visitor traffic profile.
• Jersey Harbours: Channel Islands port authority operating marina and commercial port facilities. Listed as a reciprocal discount partner (50% off Monday–Thursday for Port Chantereyne subscribers), and shares the same cross-Channel visitor market and premium marina positioning.
• Port de Granville: Regional Normandy marina in the Manche department, ~50 km from Cherbourg. Directly comparable in terms of clientele (Channel cruising), Normandy membership in the APPN network, and mix of annual and visitor berths.

Broad incumbents

• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: International operator of premium marinas across the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Operates a multi-asset marina portfolio at a higher price tier, providing a comparable benchmark for premium marina service delivery and certification standards.
• MDL Marinas: Network of 18 UK marinas offering reciprocal 20% discounts to Port Chantereyne annual subscribers. Comparable in scale and service breadth, but operates as a multi-site commercial group rather than a single municipal marina.

Emerging players

• Port de plaisance de Calvi: Corsican marina with a strong visitor flow and similar mix of annual and tourist berths. Comparable in client mix (pleasure boaters and tourists) and event participation, though geographically concentrated in the Mediterranean rather than the Channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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