PRESTIGE EVASION

What PRESTIGE EVASION does

PRESTIGE EVASION is a French maritime tourism micro-enterprise (EURL) founded in 2016 by Vivien Joulet, operating from Port du Crouesty in Arzon on the Gulf of Morbihan in Brittany. The company runs private and shared boat cruises across one of France's most-visited bays, supported by a lean team of the founder and three skippers, with operations peaking seasonally between April and August.

The fleet comprises roughly four vessels: two custom-designed rigid inflatable boats branded Black MAX and Black MAX 2.0 (the latter featuring proprietary suspension seating), a Jeanneau Prestige 36 FLY cabin cruiser, and a LOMAC Granturismo 10.5. Service offerings include per-cruise private hire and shared outings priced €35–€1,000, themed experiences (oyster-and-wine tours, sunset cruises, Saint-Valentin and Christmas packages), a branded on-board escape game, ash dispersion at sea, media and event hosting, and a boat delivery/convoyage service. Distribution is handled through the company's own booking platform and third-party online travel agencies; a national television appearance on M6 Capital in July 2023 added brand visibility.

Revenue is generated through a diversified portfolio of small-ticket leisure transactions targeted at tourists, families, and corporate clients, with gift cards providing a pre-paid channel. There is no disclosed funding, headcount expansion, or geographic extension beyond the single Brittany harbor. The business remains regionally anchored, founder-led, and capacity-bounded by fleet size and seasonal weather windows.

Name

PRESTIGE EVASION

Legal name

EURL PRESTIGE EVASION

Website

https://prestige-evasion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PRESTIGE EVASION is a French maritime tourism micro-enterprise founded in 2016, operating from Port du Crouesty in Arzon and offering private and shared boat cruises across the Gulf of Morbihan via a four-vessel fleet, serving tourists, families, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Tourism Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE), Specialty-Themed Private Cruises (Wellness, Diving, Culinary, etc.) (THAEAEAG), Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG)

Keywords

• Maritime tourism services
• Private boat charters
• Shared cruise excursions
• Boat rental services
• Yacht charter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arzon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Cruises: Charter of high-end semi-rigids and yachts with skipper for personalized sea excursions in the Gulf of Morbihan and surrounding islands.
2. Shared/Cruise Tours: Group boat tours with per-person pricing for scheduled departures in the Gulf of Morbihan.
3. Special Events: Customized maritime experiences including birthdays, marriage proposals, bachelor/bachelorette parties, team-building events.
4. Professional Media Services: Film production, clip shooting, press/media coverage services with boats and professional skippers.
5. Ash Dispersion Services: Ceremonial sea burial services for ashes with regulated dispersion at specified distances from coast.
6. Gift Cards: Pre-paid gift certificates for cruise experiences, valid for 12 months from purchase.
7. Escape Game: Mobile escape game 'Les Îles Mystérieuses' conducted on boats in the Gulf of Morbihan.
8. Boat Delivery/Convoyage: Professional boat delivery service for moving vessels between ports, with certified Captain 200 skippers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PRESTIGE EVASION operates private and shared boat cruises in the Gulf of Morbihan from Port du Crouesty in Arzon using a fleet of high-end semi-rigid RIBs and a motor yacht. Offerings include scheduled shared cruises (Promenade en mer, Balade en mer, Journée Houat & Hoëdic, Journée Île-aux-Moines), private charter cruises, themed events (escape games, birthdays, marriage proposals, bachelor/bachelorette parties, team-building), media/film production services, ash-dispersal ceremonies, taxi boat transfers, and boat delivery/convoyage services.

Product overview

PRESTIGE EVASION is a specialist in private and personalized cruises operating since 2016 from Port du Crouesty in Arzon, France. The company offers a diverse portfolio of water-based experiences centered around the Gulf of Morbihan and its offshore islands (Houat, Hoëdic, Belle-Île-en-Mer). The core offering consists of scheduled shared cruises (Promenade en mer, Balade en mer Golfe du Morbihan, Journée Houat & Hoëdic, Journée Île-aux-Moines) and private charter cruises on semi-rigids and yachts. The company also provides specialized services including escape games on water ('Les îles mystérieuses'), film/video production support, corporate events, marriage proposals, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, funeral ash dispersal ceremonies, and maritime race spectator cruises. The fleet consists of three boat types: two Black MAX SEARIB'S 860 semi-rigids (2022-2024), one Jeanneau Prestige 36 FLY motor yacht (2004), and one Lomac 10.5 Granturismo semi-rigid (2016).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Promenade en mer A 90-minute guided boat ride in the Gulf of Morbihan combining discovery of marine fauna and flora with speed runs for thrill-seeking passengers. Adults €35, Children €29 (shared); private €350-€450 depending on season. Max capacity 24 on the shared format.
• Balade en mer Golfe du Morbihan A 3-hour (180-minute) guided cruise in the Gulf of Morbihan, one of the world's most beautiful bays, including a stop at Île-aux-Moines. Adults €69, Children €49. Maximum 12 passengers.
• Journée Houat & Hoëdic Avec Escale Full-day excursion to Houat and Hoëdic islands with two stops (2h15 at Hoëdic, 3h at Houat), departing at 9h30 from Port du Crouesty. Adults €89, Children €69. Maximum 12 passengers.
• Journée Île-aux-Moines Full-day excursion to Île-aux-Moines with 6+ hours of free time for exploration, departing at 10h30. Adults €79, Children €59. 495-minute duration. Maximum 12 passengers.
• Croisière privée semi-rigide Private semi-rigid boat cruise with customizable itinerary offering three formats: 1h30 promenade (from €350), 3h half-day (from €500), and 6h full day (from €700). Includes professional skipper and fuel; per-person surcharges vary by season. Maximum 12 passengers.
• Escape Game 'Les Îles Mystérieuses' Mobile escape game adventure on semi-rigid boats in the Gulf of Morbihan, lasting approximately 3 hours. Teams of 4-12 per boat, up to 150 players total. Features puzzles, observation, and team cohesion challenges in a natural setting. Custom quotes available; optional add-ons include oyster tasting and photographer.
• Demande en mariage (Marriage Proposal Cruise) Romantic marriage proposal cruises in the Gulf of Morbihan with customizable options including cocktails, decorations, music, and island stops. Capacity up to 12 people.
• Anniversaire (Birthday Celebration Cruise) Birthday celebration cruises with options for cocktails, meals on private beaches, sunset navigation, and customized playlists. Available on semi-rigids or yachts.
• EVG / EVJF (Bachelor / Bachelorette Party Cruise) Bachelor and bachelorette party cruises with options for island stops, beach games, towed buoys, and escape game adventures. Includes professional skipper, fuel, cooler with drinks, and beach game equipment. Custom quotes based on duration, boat type, participants, and options (oyster tasting €14/person, towed buoy €150, photographer quoted).
• Team Building / Séminaire d'entreprise (Corporate Event) Corporate team-building cruises featuring the escape game activity, private cruises, oyster tastings, and Breton snacks. Suitable for groups of 4-96 participants.
• Dispersion et Immersion de cendres funéraires en mer Sea burial ceremony services for cremated ashes dispersal in the Gulf of Morbihan, respecting French maritime regulations (minimum 300m from coast for dispersal, 3 nautical miles for urn immersion). Two options: 1h Dispersion (€450 for 1-5 people, €40/person extra) and 1.5h Immersion (€500 for 1-5 people). Maximum 12 total participants.
• Départ de course / Course au large (Maritime Race Spectator Cruise) Spectator cruises to major maritime race events, offering front-row viewing of sailing competitions with complimentary cider or champagne.
• Tournage de Film (Film Production Service) Professional film production services using the Gulf of Morbihan as a filming location, with semi-rigids and yachts as platforms for capturing maritime scenes.
• Tournage de Clip (Music Video Production) Music video and promotional video production services in the Gulf of Morbihan, utilizing the diverse maritime scenery and islands as backdrops.
• Shooting photo (Photography Sessions) Professional photography sessions aboard boats, featuring the Gulf of Morbihan's unique landscapes, islands, and seascapes for fashion, portraits, or product photography.
• Presse et Médias (Media/Press Boat Services) Media and press boat services for filming, photography, and reporting projects in the Gulf of Morbihan and surrounding waters.
• Taxi Boat (Water Taxi Service) Water taxi service for transfers between mainland ports (Vannes, Conleau, Arradon, Locmariaquer, Crouesty, Port-Navalo, Trinité-sur-Mer, Auray, Quiberon, Carnac) and islands (Île-aux-Moines, Houat, Hoëdic, Belle-Île-en-Mer, Île d'Arz). Capacity for 1-24 people.
• Boat Delivery / Convoyage Professional boat delivery and convoying service operated by Captain 200-certified skippers, transporting vessels from RIBs to yachts within the Gulf of Morbihan, Brittany, and international destinations.
• Gift Cards / Cartes cadeaux Gift voucher products for various cruise experiences, including 'Journée Houat & Hoëdic' (€89), 'Promenade en mer' single adult (€58), and 'Promenade en mer' for two adults (€116). Available in denominations of €50, €100, €150, €200. Valid for 12 months from purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum 12 passengers on semi-rigids, 10 on yacht for intimate experiences
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EllohacoreTechnology or IntegrationBooking platform provider powering the online reservation system, payment processing, and website infrastructure for PRESTIGE EVASION.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor for secure credit card transactions on the booking platform.
• GetYourGuideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party booking platform for shared cruise distribution.
• Check YetiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party booking platform for shared cruise distribution.
• Cap AdrénalineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party booking platform for shared cruise distribution.
• TripAdvisorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReview and rating platform for customer feedback and reputation management.
• ANCVminorOthersFrench vacation voucher scheme accepted as payment method.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• GetYourGuide: Global tours/experiences marketplace where PRESTIGE EVASION distributes its products. Functions as an enabling channel rather than a competitor; relevant comparator for D2C vs. marketplace distribution economics.
• Elloha: Booking-and-reservation platform provider that powers PRESTIGE EVASION's online reservation system. Functions as core operational infrastructure partner rather than a competitive peer.

Direct peers

• Compagnie du Golfe: Operator of boat tours and cruises based in the Gulf of Morbihan area (Vannes/Séné). Directly competes with PRESTIGE EVASION for the same tourist base offering similar shared and private bay cruises to the same islands (Houat, Hoëdic, Île-aux-Moines).
• Marin d'Eau Douce: Self-drive boat rental and water tourism operator across multiple French waterways. Comparable leisure-marina customer overlap and similar pricing architecture for uncrewed vs. crewed experiences, though PRESTIGE EVASION's offering is skipper-led.
• Lokalo: French platform aggregating boat rentals and small-craft experiences with skipper options. Competes via online booking for the same French leisure-boater customer; useful directional comparison for direct-to-consumer booking flows.
• Navix: French operator of small-group cruises and excursions across Brittany including the Gulf of Morbihan. Comparable on shared sightseeing boat tours sold via third-party platforms with similar customer segments (families, tourists).

Regional players

• Compagnie Corsaire: Historic operator of boat tours from Saint-Malo to Cap Fréhel and Channel Islands. Same business model (sightseeing cruises from Brittany ports), comparable on shared/private cruise mix but different geography.
• Vedettes de Bréhat: Operator of ferry and cruise services around the Bréhat archipelago in northern Brittany. Comparable leisure-sightseeing transit service from a different geographic market within the same region.

Broad incumbents

• Bateaux Parisiens: Operator of sightseeing cruises on the Seine in Paris. Same core business of leisure sightseeing cruises with branded vessels, but at much larger scale in a very different (urban river) geography.
• Compagnie du Ponant: France-headquartered luxury expedition and small-ship cruise line. Overlaps with PRESTIGE EVASION's luxury crewed/yacht positioning and small-ship boutique cruise category, but at far greater scale and international scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/tags/cruise
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eurl-prestige-evasion

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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