Sirènes

What Sirènes does

Vedettes Sirènes — Grottes Marines de Morgat is a family-owned French SARL operating guided maritime excursion tours on the Crozon Peninsula in Brittany, France. From two departure ports (Morgat and Camaret-sur-Mer), the company runs a fleet of six purpose-built passenger vessels — five Arcor-type unsinkable launches (Sirènes I–IV) optimized for close access to coastal caves and cliffs, the QEFS-equipped Quer 40 Carbon Sirène V for Morgat circuit 03, and the 90-98 passenger Sirène VI based at Camaret — delivering eight distinct circuits ranging from 50-minute sea cave tours (€18 adult) to a two-hour bay and fortifications excursion (€37 adult). The product portfolio extends beyond scheduled tours to include group privatization (≥20 passengers) for events, ash scattering ceremonies, and Carte Cadeau gift cards.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market, distributing through company-owned ticket offices at both ports, an own e-commerce booking platform (powered by Resamare), and a wide reseller network across Brittany tourism offices (Crozon, Camaret, Brest, Douarnenez, Quimper, Concarneau, etc.). Multilingual website support (French, English, German), TripAdvisor presence, and partnerships with regional accommodation providers (Clé Vacances, Belambra, Pierre & Vacances, Odalys, Lagrange Vacances) target both domestic French and inbound international tourists. Revenue is generated entirely on a transactional per-ticket or per-charter basis, with seasonal concentration during Brittany's tourist season.

The company is privately held by two brothers who revived the dormant Vedettes Sirènes brand in 2013, continuing a family maritime tradition begun in 1933 by their great-grandfather François Drévillon. It is registered in Brest (SIRET 801 873 563 00028), classified under APE 5010Z (sea transport), with €5,000 share capital and approximately five core employees. Operations are anchored in the protected Iroise Sea and Armorique Natural Regional Park, with no disclosed institutional investors, external funding, or parent company.

Name

Sirènes

Legal name

SARL Vedettes Sirènes - Grottes Marines de Morgat

Website

https://sirenes.bzh

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sirènes (Vedettes Sirènes) is a family-owned French maritime excursion operator running guided boat tours of the Crozon Peninsula's sea caves, cliffs, and fortifications from Morgat and Camaret-sur-Mer ports in Brittany, serving individual tourists, groups, and event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boat Tour Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Boat tour services
• Marine cave excursions
• Coastal sightseeing tours
• Passenger vessel charters
• Maritime tourism services

Headquarters

HQ city

Crozon-Morgat

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual tour tickets: Individual passengers purchase tickets for scheduled boat excursions around the Crozon Peninsula. Pricing varies by circuit, duration, and passenger age category.
2. Group bookings and privatization: Private charters and group bookings for events such as birthdays, weddings, and corporate outings. Requires 30-50% deposit with balance paid before departure.
3. Ash scattering ceremonies: Sea burial ceremonies departing from Morgat or Camaret, priced on request.
4. Gift cards: Pre-paid gift cards for future tours, allowing recipients to choose route and date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Vedettes Sirènes operates a fleet of six passenger boats (Sirènes I–VI) from the ports of Morgat and Camaret-sur-Mer on the Presqu'île de Crozon in Brittany, France, offering eight guided sea excursion circuits (50 minutes to 2 hours) that showcase marine caves, cliffs, fortifications, and wildlife of the Iroise Sea. The company also sells group privatization charters, ash scattering ceremonies at sea, and pre-paid gift cards for future tours.

Product overview

Vedettes Sirènes is a sea excursion company operating a fleet of six passenger boats (Sirènes I–VI) from two ports on the Presqu'île de Crozon in Brittany, France. The core offering consists of eight distinct guided sea tour circuits — five standard tours (01–05) plus three special tours (Mix 01&02, Rade, and Sunset) — ranging from 50 minutes to 2 hours, with adult fares between €18 and €37. The five Arcor-type launches (Sirènes I–IV) operating from Morgat are specialized unsinkable vessels designed for close-in cave and cliff access, while the Quer 40 Carbon Sirène V (Morgat) offers panoramic views with fuel-efficient super-cavitation technology, and the larger Sirène VI (Camaret) handles both standard and private event charters. Beyond standard tours, the company offers group privatization charters, ash scattering ceremonies, and gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Circuit 01 - Visite des Grottes Marines Guided 50-minute sea cave tour departing from Morgat, showcasing colorful marine caves, the marina, and the historic Chabal villas developed by Armand Peugeot and Louis Richard in the late 19th century. Adult fare: €18.
• Circuit 02 - Anse de l'Île Vierge, Criques & Falaises Guided tour departing from Morgat (~1h10) exploring steep pine-covered cliffs, the turquoise waters of Île Vierge, the Grotte de l'Église, and wild creeks accessible primarily by sea, with commentary on local fauna, flora, and tidal patterns. Adult fare: €23.
• Circuit 03 - Cap de la Chèvre & Anse de St Nicolas Guided sea excursion departing from Morgat (~1h15) between Pointe du Raz and Cap de la Chèvre, featuring islets, vertiginous cliffs, Mediterranean-like lagoon creeks, maritime pines, and stories of local legends narrated aboard the QEFS-equipped Sirène V. Adult fare: €29.
• Circuit 04 - Pointe de Pen-Hir & ses Tas de Pois Guided coastal tour departing from Camaret-sur-Mer to the iconic Tas de Pois rock formations and Pointe de Pen-Hir, featuring wild landscapes, seabird habitats, seals, and panoramic views of the Iroise Sea. Adult fare: €23.
• Circuit 05 - Pointe des Espagnols & ses Fortifications Guided historical excursion departing from Camaret-sur-Mer (~1h30) along the fortifications route of the northern Crozon Peninsula, showcasing Vauban's defensive works including Fort de la Fraternité, Fort des Capucins, and Fort de Cornouaille, with commentary on historic battles. Adult fare: €27.
• Mix 01&02 - Grotte de l'Autel & Anse de l'Île Vierge Combined 1-hour guided tour departing from Morgat that merges circuits 01 and 02, offering exploration of the Altar cave's legends and colors alongside the turquoise waters of Île Vierge, with frequency varying by tides and weather. Adult fare: €20.
• Rade - La Baie de Roscanvel & La Rade de Brest Two-hour guided bay excursion departing from Camaret-sur-Mer (available June–August) through the Goulet de Brest (1.8 km narrows), featuring defensive military works, Île de Trébéron, the island of the dead, and historic sites of Roscanvel Bay. Adult fare: €37.
• SUNSET - Tas de Pois & Coucher de Soleil Sunset excursion departing from Camaret-sur-Mer (~1h15, available July–August only) around the Tas de Pois and Pointe de Pen-Hir, offering views of the sun setting over the Iroise Sea with falaises de grès and star-lit return. Adult fare: €23.
• Groupes / Privatisation Private charter and group booking service (minimum 20 passengers for group rates) allowing customization for birthdays, weddings, stag/hen parties, corporate events, or associations, with personalized routes and onboard amenities including sound system for ceremonies. Requires 30–50% deposit with balance paid before departure.
• Dispersion de cendres (Ash Scattering Ceremony) Ash scattering ceremony service departing from Morgat or Camaret, offering a private 1-hour-plus sea voyage for intimate farewell ceremonies including sound system for readings or music, with urn deployment at sea per maritime regulations. Priced on request.
• Carte Cadeau (Gift Card) Pre-paid gift card allowing purchasers to select a specific tour route and number of passengers (adult, child, infant categories), with recipients choosing their own departure date. Covers all seven standard excursion circuits.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• ResamarecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline booking and reservation system provider powering the company's website booking functionality. Provides e-ticketing, payment processing, and customer data management.
• MeetchsupportingTechnology or IntegrationInsurance partner providing cancellation insurance for tickets purchased online. Distributed as an optional add-on at checkout.
• SeynasupportingOthersInsurance company (SA au capital de 1,115,800.42€, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine) underwriting the cancellation insurance policies distributed by Vedettes Sirènes.
• PhenomensupportingOthersInsurance broker (SASU au capital de 10,000€, 75017 Paris) managing collective insurance contracts for maritime transport companies and organizing insurance coverage for Vedettes Sirènes customers.
• OVHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWeb hosting provider for sirenes.bzh website and online booking system. Server located in Roubaix, France.
• L'AgenzasupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and development agency (SARL, Bastia) responsible for conceiving and maintaining the company website and booking system.
• Local Accommodation PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampgrounds, hotels, and vacation residences throughout the Crozon Peninsula (Plage de Trez Rouz, Les Bruyères, Odalys Morgat, Pierre & Vacances, Belambra, and many others) offering discounted tour rates to their guests.
• Tourism OfficessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with numerous regional tourism offices (Crozon, Camaret, Brest, Douarnenez, Quimper, Concarneau, and many others) for ticket sales and visitor referrals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Compagnie du Ponant: French-headquartered luxury expedition cruise line. Overlaps in marine tourism expertise and French brand heritage, but operates at much larger scale and on multi-day itineraries vs Sirènes' single-day coastal tours.

Direct peers

• Vedettes de Calais: French coastal vedette operator running sightseeing cruises along the Cap Blanc-Nez coast. Closely comparable business model — small fleet of vedette boats, narrated coastal tours, online + tourism-office ticketing — though in a different French region.
• Croisières Bréhat: Brittany operator running archipelago and coastal sightseeing cruises around Bréhat. Comparable as a small-scale Brittany marine tour business leveraging protected coastal scenery and seasonal tourism flows.
• Vedettes de l'Odet: Brittany-based vedette boat tour operator running guided river and coastal excursions in the Quimper–Cornouaille area. Closest geographic and product peer to Sirènes, with comparable vessel fleet, narration-led tours, and tourism-office distribution model.
• Bateaux de la Rade: Brest-area local operator running sightseeing boat tours of the Rade de Brest, geographically adjacent to Sirènes' Camaret operations. Directly comparable small-scale, family-run marine tour business competing for the same Finistère tourist pool.
• Compagnie des Bateaux de Marseille: Marseille-based operator running harbor and coastal sightseeing cruises from the Vieux-Port. Comparable operating model: passenger vessels, guided scenic tours with commentary, ticket-office + reseller distribution.

Regional players

• Vedettes de Paris: Paris-based sightseeing vedette cruise operator on the Seine. Comparable small-to-mid fleet of passenger boats offering narrated scenic tours and event charters, but in a different geography (urban river vs Brittany coast).
• Bateaux Mouches: Iconic Paris Seine sightseeing cruise operator. Highly comparable business model — fleet of passenger boats, narrated scenic cruises, multi-tier ticketing and event privatization — but operates in a different (inland urban) geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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