Vento di Venezia

What Vento di Venezia does

Vento di Venezia S.r.l. (VdV), founded in 2003 and headquartered on Certosa Island in the Venice Lagoon, operates the Venezia Certosa Marina under a 50-year public-private partnership concession granted by the Municipality of Venice. The company runs a marina resort offering mooring for 300+ vessels from 8 metres to 70 metres (including superyachts), supported by an integrated on-island portfolio: a three-star hotel with 14 rooms, the Salso Certosa restaurant operated by the Alajmo group, a USHIP nautical supply store, the Cantiere F.lli Vidal shipyard (including the Certosa 750 traditional-boat line), Officina Benussi technical services, Classic Boat Venice tours, dry-docking/storage, and event-venue services across 24 hectares of island.

The technology stack is operationally focused rather than software-centric. It comprises the MyMarinaClub online booking widget for berth reservations, three SeaBin marine litter collection devices (LifeGate PlasticLess) filtering up to 1.5 kg of plastic per day, the largest photovoltaic installation in Venice for energy self-sufficiency, and electric golf carts for on-island transport. Core assets are physical — floating piers, dry-docking equipment, shipyard workshops, hotel rooms and a regenerated island park — with 24/7 dockmaster operations via VHF channel 72.

VdV monetises through a hybrid revenue model. Primary income comes from annual and multi-year (3- and 5-year) mooring subscriptions priced per vessel length, supplemented by monthly hotel stays, restaurant transactions, USHIP nautical supply sales, shipyard professional services, dry-docking and storage fees, and venue rentals for private and corporate events. Customer segments centre on individual private yacht and boat owners (primary), event-driven tourism visitors during major Venetian events (Biennale, Film Festival, Salone Nautico, Veleziana), and on-island maritime service partners. Distribution relies on direct online booking, boat show presence across Cannes, Genoa, Southampton and Paris, referral partnerships with European yacht clubs and marina networks (Cruising Association, YCA, DSV-Kreuzer, ADAC Skipper, TransEurope Marinas, ASSONAT, Assomarinas), and co-organisation of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 at Certosa Island.

Name

Vento di Venezia

Legal name

VdV S.r.l.

Website

https://ventodivenezia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vento di Venezia operates the Venezia Certosa Marina on Certosa Island in Venice under a 50-year public-private concession, providing mooring for 300+ vessels (8–70 m), a 14-room hotel, restaurant, shipyard, nautical supplies and event venue serving private yacht owners and event-driven tourism visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Recreational Boating Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yacht Tenders & Auxiliary Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAO), Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Marina mooring services
• Yacht berth rental
• Boatyard services
• Maritime hospitality
• Superyacht harbour

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mooring and Berth Rental: Annual and multi-year mooring contracts for vessels from 8 to 70m in length. Primary revenue stream with berths available for dinghies to superyachts. Prices vary by boat length and service integration.
2. Shipyard Services (Cantiere F.lli Vidal): Boatyard providing construction and maintenance of traditional Venetian craft, technical support for all kinds of leisure craft, lift/launch and dry-docking equipment, carpentry, engine workshop, sailmaker services.
3. Hotel and Accommodation: Three-star hotel with 14 rooms and outbuildings on Certosa Island, catering to yacht owners and guests seeking accommodation near the marina. Also includes residences overlooking the lagoon.
4. Restaurant Services (Salso Certosa / Alajmo): On-island restaurant operated by Alajmo group, offering Venetian and Veneto culinary tradition cuisine for marina guests and island visitors.
5. Nautical Supplies (USHIP): On-island nautical supply store operated by USHIP Accastillage, providing spare parts, accessories, and ship chandler services to marina customers and sailors.
6. Storage and Dry-Docking: Dry-docking equipment and storage facilities for boats not currently moored, complementing the live-aboard mooring services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vento di Venezia operates the Venezia Certosa Marina, a marina resort on Certosa Island in the Venice Lagoon providing mooring and berth services for recreational vessels from 8 to 70 meters (dinghies to superyachts). The integrated offering also includes an on-island shipyard (Cantiere F.lli Vidal), a 14-room three-star hotel, the Salso Certosa restaurant (operated by the Alajmo group), a USHIP nautical supplies store, technical marine services (Officina Benussi), traditional boat tours (Classic Boat Venice), and event organization for private, corporate, and cultural gatherings.

Product overview

Vento di Venezia operates the Venezia Certosa Marina, a marina resort on Certosa Island in Venice offering a comprehensive portfolio of nautical and hospitality services. The core offering centers on mooring services for vessels up to 70 meters, complemented by a full-service shipyard (Cantiere F.lli Vidal producing traditional Venetian boats and the Certosa 750 line), on-island accommodations (3-star hotel with 14 rooms), and dining (Salso Certosa restaurant by Alajmo group). Additional services include nautical supplies (USHIP store), technical boat services (Officina Benussi), and traditional boat experiences (Classic Boat Venice). The integrated marina resort model combines recreational boating facilities with sustainable urban regeneration of the historic island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venezia Certosa Marina Mooring Services Marina mooring and berth services for recreational vessels from 8m dinghies to 70m superyachts (up to 6m draught), offering 300+ renovated berths, floating piers, and 24/7 dockmaster assistance on Certosa Island, Venice.
• Cantiere F.lli Vidal Shipyard Services Shipyard specialising in the design and construction of modern and traditional sailing and motor boats using environmentally friendly technologies, including the restoration and construction of traditional Venetian boats. Provides construction, maintenance, lift/launch, dry-docking, carpentry, engine workshop, and sailmaker services.
• Certosa 750 Boat Model A vessel/boat model produced by the Cantiere F.lli Vidal shipyard, part of the traditional Venetian boat construction offerings, available as a production model within the shipyard's portfolio.
• Hotel in Certosa Three-star hotel with 14 rooms and outbuildings on Certosa Island, offering accommodation for yachtsmen's guests who prefer an alternative to staying on their boats. Fully renovated and integrated into the park setting.
• Salso Certosa Restaurant Contemporary restaurant offering cuisine rooted in Venetian and Veneto culinary traditions, operated by the Alajmo group on Certosa Island, serving marina guests and island visitors.
• USHIP Accastillage Nautical Supplies Store On-island nautical supplies store operated by USHIP, providing spare parts, accessories, and ship chandler services to marina customers and sailors in the Venetian lagoon.
• Classic Boat Venice Tours Startup offering traditional Venetian wooden boats powered by electric motors and guided kayak excursions, established on Certosa Island since 2018.
• Officina Benussi Technical Marine Services Marine technical workshop providing all technical interventions necessary for guest boats of Venezia Marina Certosa, including mechanical and technical maintenance services.
• Event Organization Services Organization of private events, corporate events, weddings, and guided visits on Certosa Island, with the marina serving as a venue for sports and cultural events.
• SeaBin Marine Debris Collection System Three SeaBin devices installed throughout the dock, produced by LifeGate PlasticLess, filtering water mechanically and collecting up to 1.5kg of plastic per day (over 500kg/year) for marine environmental cleanup of the Venice Lagoon.

Quantifiable outcome

• SeaBin devices collect up to 1.5kg of plastic per day, totalling over 500kg per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TransEurope MarinasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of European marinas. VdV participates in the TransEurope Marinas network to gain visibility among transiting boaters and access a broader marina referral system across European waterways.
• Cruising Association (CA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK-based boating association for sailors and motor boat owners. Partnership provides referral channel for British yachtsmen considering Venice as a destination or stopover.
• STW (Sail the World)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench sailing network/association. Partnership provides referral visibility for French-speaking boaters interested in Venice lagoon and Adriatic navigation.
• Yacht Club Ancona (YCA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustrian yacht club. Partnership offers referral pathway to Austrian sailing community for Venice stopovers and events.
• DSV-Kreuzer (Deutsche Seefahrtsverein)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman maritime association focused on cruising and traditional boats. Partnership connects VdV with German-speaking boaters navigating the Adriatic.
• ADAC SkipperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman automobile club's boating division providing marina ratings and recommendations. ADAC Skipper features VdV as a recommended harbour for boaters visiting Venice.
• ASSONAT (Associazione Nazionale Approdi e Nautica)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational association of Italian ports and nautical operators. As a member, VdV benefits from industry advocacy, standards-setting, and participation in national boating tourism initiatives. Co-organiser of Blue Marina Awards.
• AssomarinasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian association of nautical端口. Membership provides networking with other marina operators and industry representation.
• SlowVeniceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSlow travel and sustainable tourism association focused on Venice. Partnership promotes VdV as an eco-conscious destination within sustainable Venice tourism itineraries.
• Assonautica VeneziaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal nautical association in Venice. Supports industry representation and local boating community engagement for VdV.
• Comune di Venezia (Municipality of Venice)coreOthersCity government and concession-giver. VdV operates under a 50-year public-private partnership concession granted by the Municipality of Venice for managing Certosa Island. The city is a key institutional partner for urban regeneration and tourism promotion.
• Confindustria VeneziaminorOthersConfindustria is the major Italian industrial confederation. Membership connects VdV to the broader Venetian business and industrial community.
• USHIP AccastillageminorOthersNautical supply store opened on Certosa Island in summer 2019. USHIP is a leading brand in nautical supplies. The store expands VdV's service offering to customers and sailors navigating the lagoon.
• Alajmo Group / Hostaria in CertosaminorOthersThe Alajmo group operates Hostaria in Certosa, a panoramic restaurant on Certosa Island offering Venetian and Veneto cuisine. VdV provides the venue; Alajmo provides food and beverage services for marina guests and island visitors.
• Cantiere F.lli VidalcoreOthersOn-island shipyard specialising in the design and construction of modern and traditional sailing and motor boats, using advanced and environmentally friendly technologies. Also promotes knowledge of traditional Venetian boats through restoration and construction.
• LifeGate PlasticLessminorOthersProducer of SeaBin marine litter collection devices. LifeGate PlasticLess provided the SeaBin units installed in the marina dock for plastic removal and water quality monitoring in the Venetian lagoon.
• Classic Boat VeniceminorOthersStartup established on Certosa Island since 2018, operating a fleet of classic wooden boats with electric motors for lagoon tours and guided kayak excursions.
• Officina BenussiminorOthersMarine technical workshop providing all technical interventions necessary for guest boats of Venezia Marina Certosa.
• ICOMIA (International Council on Marine Associations)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal maritime trade association. VdV and Venezia Certosa Marina are co-organisers of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025, to be held 15–17 October at Certosa Island. This is a flagship industry event bringing together marina managers, investors, associations, and policy-makers.
• TYHA (The Yacht Harbour Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK yacht harbour association. VdV is listed on TYHA's 'Find a Marina' platform, enabling VdV visibility among UK boaters and charter operators planning Adriatic itineraries.
• Venezia Super Yacht DestinationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInitiative promoting Venice as a superyacht destination. VdV participates as a designated superyacht harbour within the Venice Super Yacht Destination network.
• Compagnia della VelaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSailing club in Venice. VdV co-organised the Veleziana 2022 sailing regatta with Compagnia della Vela, held 16 October 2022 in Venice.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• D-Marin: Largest premium marina network in the Mediterranean and Gulf region, managing marinas in Greece, Turkey, Spain, Italy, and Croatia. Comparable to VdV as a marina operator but at much greater scale, offering a portfolio of berths and integrated services across multiple geographies that single-site VdV cannot match.
• IGY Marinas: International luxury marina operator managing premium berthing facilities in the Caribbean, Americas, and Mediterranean, focused on superyacht clientele. Comparable to VdV as a marina operator serving high-end yacht owners, but operating at portfolio scale across multiple geographies with greater capital and brand reach.

Direct peers

• Porto Montenegro: Luxury integrated marina resort in Tivat, Montenegro offering superyacht berthing, hotel, retail, and shipyard services within a regenerated waterfront complex. Directly comparable to VdV as a full-service marina resort targeting superyacht owners in the Adriatic/Mediterranean with a similar one-stop service model.
• Porto Mirabello: Italian luxury marina in La Spezia offering berths for vessels up to 50m plus residential apartments, restaurants, and concierge services within a single harbour development. Comparable to VdV as an Italian marina resort targeting premium yacht owners with combined mooring and hospitality services.
• Marina Punat: One of the oldest and largest marinas in Croatia located on Krk Island, offering approximately 800 berths plus shipyard, hotel, and travel-lift services. Directly comparable to VdV as an Adriatic marina with integrated berthing, technical services, and accommodation for cruising yachtsmen.
• Marina di Loano: Italian marina resort in Liguria combining approximately 1,000 berths, a 4-star hotel, restaurants, and shipyard services within an integrated waterfront complex. Directly comparable to VdV as an Italian marina resort offering multi-revenue stream hospitality and berthing services to yacht owners.
• ACI Marina: Croatian Adriatic marina chain operating more than 20 marinas along the Croatian coast, including flagship sites like ACI Split and ACI Rovinj. Directly comparable to VdV as a Mediterranean marina operator serving recreational yacht owners in the Adriatic, with similar mooring, hotel, and technical service offerings.
• Porto San Rocco: Italian marina resort near Trieste offering berthing for vessels up to 30m, residences, hotel, and hospitality services integrated on a single waterfront site. Comparable to VdV as a Northern Italian marina resort combining mooring, accommodation, and lifestyle amenities for yacht owners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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