Rivage Croisiere

What Rivage Croisiere does

Rivage Croisiere is a private French catamaran-cruise operator headquartered in Cannes and structured as a SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) under the legal entity Riviera Lines – Compagnie Maritime. The company runs a two-vessel fleet: the 25-meter Rivage Croisière II (150-passenger homologated capacity, multiple decks, indoor salon with bar and AV equipment) and the 20-meter Solana II (smaller, dedicated to half-day trips). Both catamarans employ sail-assisted propulsion to reduce fuel consumption, and the group has transitioned to XTL-1000 biofuel for a claimed 90% CO2 reduction. Annual Bureau Veritas classification inspection is maintained across the fleet. The business generates revenue across three streams: scheduled ticketed cruises (full day at €137/adult, half-day at €70, half-day with buffet at €95, fireworks at €95, royal regatta at €85); private charter (affrètement) for half-day, full-day, or 2-hour events with catering and capacity up to 80 passengers; and gift vouchers. The scheduled cruises run from May through September against the Cannes event calendar, including the Pyrotechnic Festival, Royal Regattas, and the swimming crossing of the Lérins Islands. The company sells direct-to-consumer through its bilingual website (rivage-croisiere.com / .co.uk), a physical ticket office at 20 Quai Saint-Pierre in the old port of Cannes, email/WhatsApp, and through referrals from hotels, agencies, and local event partners. Charter bookings are custom-quoted; tickets are non-refundable and exchangeable. The company is part of the wider Trans Côte d'Azur / Riviera Lines network connecting Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Saint-Tropez, and the Lérins Islands, and is exploring next-generation platforms such as hydrogen-powered vessels and 26m foil-equipped catamarans through that parent group.

Name

Rivage Croisiere

Legal name

Riviera Lines – Compagnie Maritime

Website

https://rivage-croisiere.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rivage Croisiere is a Cannes-based operator of two sailing catamarans (Rivage Croisière II and Solana II) offering scheduled leisure cruises and private charters on the French Riviera, serving tourists, private event groups, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Tourism and Catamaran Cruises

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Catamaran & Sailing Cat Cruise Operators (THAEADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Catamaran Operators (TLAFALAE), Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA)

Keywords

• Catamaran cruises
• Private charters
• French Riviera tourism
• Sailing excursions
• Maritime tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Cannes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Scheduled Cruise Tickets: Individual and group tickets sold for scheduled catamaran cruises departing from Cannes (day trips, half-day trips, half-day with lunch, fireworks cruises, royal regatta cruises, morning/afternoon Solana trips). Revenue collected per passenger at point of sale.
2. Catamaran Charter (Affrètement): Full or partial boat privatization for businesses, agencies, hotels, events, or private individuals. Charter options include 2-hour walks, half-day, full-day, or evening outings with optional catering, open bar, cocktail, and business event setups. Capacity of 50-55 for cocktail dinatoire or full-day, up to 80 for brief walks with open bar.
3. Gift Vouchers (Bons Cadeaux): Prepaid gift certificates sold for various cruise formulas as presents for birthdays, bachelorette parties (EVJF), and special occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rivage Croisiere operates scheduled and chartered sailing catamaran cruises from Cannes, sailing to the Lérins Islands, Esterel Massif, and Saint-Tropez. The fleet comprises Rivage Croisière II (25m, 150-passenger capacity) and Solana II (20m). Scheduled formulas include full-day, half-day, half-day with buffet lunch, fireworks, and Royal Regatta cruises; the company also sells private charters (affrètement) for events and gift vouchers (Bons Cadeaux).

Product overview

Rivage Croisière operates a fleet of two premium sailing catamarans — Rivage Croisière (25m, 150 passengers) and Solana/Solana II (20m) — from Cannes, France. The company offers a portfolio of scheduled cruise formulas including full-day trips, half-day excursions with optional buffet lunch, specialized fireworks viewing cruises aligned with the Cannes Pyrotechnic Festival, and Royal Regatta viewing cruises. The Solana catamaran operates dedicated morning and afternoon trips to the Lérins Islands. The company also provides private charter services (affrètement) for corporate events, weddings, birthdays, and family gatherings. Gift voucher products allow flexible booking across all cruise experiences. All vessels feature sailing propulsion to minimize environmental impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rivage Croisière II Catamaran (Vessel) Premium 25-meter sailing catamaran operated from Cannes with a 150-passenger homologated capacity, upper deck (34m²), forward deck (76m²), aft deck (55m²), and an indoor salon (47m²) with reversible AC, bar, flat-screen TVs, satellite, sound system, USB port, wireless microphone, and three toilets including one PMR-accessible. Used for scheduled cruise formulas and private charters.
• Solana II Catamaran (Vessel) 20-meter sailing catamaran with upper deck (24m²), forward deck (46m²), aft deck (36m²), and an indoor salon (36m²) with reversible AC, bar, sound system, USB, wireless microphone, and PMR-accessible toilet. Operates morning and afternoon half-day trips to Lérins Islands or Esterel Massif.
• Sortie Journée (Full-Day Cruise) Full-day catamaran cruise from Cannes (10:15 to 17:15) aboard Rivage Croisière II, featuring sail-assisted navigation to the Lérins Islands, swimming, snorkeling, paddle, kayak, cold buffet lunch, and an afternoon anchor stop at Esterel. Targeted at leisure tourists and small groups.
• Sortie Demi-journée (Half-Day Cruise) Half-day catamaran cruise from Cannes to Île Sainte-Marguerite or the Esterel Massif with swimming, snorkeling, paddle, and kayak activities; no lunch included. Targeted at leisure visitors seeking a shorter Mediterranean experience.
• Sortie Demi-journée avec déjeuner buffet (Half-Day with Buffet Lunch) Half-day cruise from 10:15 to 14:30 including a welcome drink, sailing to the Lérins Islands, swimming, snorkeling, and a cold buffet lunch served on board by the crew.
• Sortie Feux d'artifice (Fireworks Cruise) Evening catamaran cruise (19:30 to 22:45) sailing around the Lérins Islands offering a sea-level vantage point of the Cannes international pyrotechnic festival fireworks display, with a cold dinner buffet served on board.
• Sortie Régates Royales (Royal Regatta Cruise) Specialized cruise offering close-up viewing of the Royal Regatta sailing competition in Cannes Bay, including champagne service, port departure, and bay navigation following regatta boats.
• Sortie Matinée Solana (Morning Half-Day Cruise) Morning cruise aboard Solana II (09:30 to 12:30) sailing to the Lérins Islands or Esterel Massif with swimming, snorkeling, kayak, and paddle activities.
• Sortie Après-midi Solana (Afternoon Half-Day Cruise) Afternoon cruise aboard Solana II (14:00 to 17:15) with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle, and relaxation activities.
• Affrètement / Location (Private Charter Services) Private catamaran charter (full or partial privatization) for 2-hour walks, half-day, full-day, or evening excursions, including customizable options for birthdays, weddings, EVJF bachelorette parties, cocktail events, corporate events, and business tourism activities. Capacity of 50–55 for cocktail dinatoire or full-day; up to 80 for brief 2-hour walks with open bar. Targeted at agencies, hotels, businesses, and private groups.
• Bons Cadeaux (Gift Vouchers) Prepaid gift certificates sold for various cruise formulas as presents for birthdays, bachelorette parties (EVJF), and special occasions. Recipients choose and book any cruise experience aboard Rivage Croisière or Solana catamarans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in CO2 emissions through use of XTL-1000 biofuel (Trans Côte d'Azur fleet)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau VeritascoreTechnology or IntegrationBureau Veritas conducts annual inspections of all ships operated by the company. This is a mandatory safety and regulatory compliance partnership ensuring ships meet French and international maritime standards. Bureau Veritas provides transparency and credibility to the company's environmental and safety commitments.
• Trans Côte d'AzurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrans Côte d'Azur is the parent/affiliated maritime company operating the Riviera Lines fleet. In 2023, Trans Côte d'Azur adopted XTL-1000 biofuel produced from waste oils and greases, reducing 90% of CO2 emissions. The company is also developing hydrogen-powered passenger vessels and foil-equipped 26m catamarans. Rivage Croisière operates under the Riviera Lines umbrella.
• Local Artisans and Suppliers (Var and Alpes-Maritimes)minorOthersThe company uses local artisans from the Var and Alpes-Maritimes departments for ship maintenance and repairs. For onboard provisioning, local suppliers are preferred with short supply chains. Brochures are printed in Alpes-Maritimes on PEFC-certified paper.
• Jason deCaires TaylorminorOthersThe underwater eco-museum in Cannes (Lérins Islands) features 6 sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, which have become marine reefs. The company promotes snorkeling visits to this site near their cruise routes. Guinness World Records recognized Taylor in 2022 for 'Most underwater art installations by an individual'.
• Association des Amis de l'île Sainte-MargueriteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association organizes the annual swimming crossing of the Lérins Islands (over 50 years old, ~200 participants). Riviera Lines ferries spectators to the event. Rivage Croisière promotes this event to its customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Moorings: Global yacht and catamaran charter company offering crewed and bareboat experiences. Comparable in product category (premium sailing/catamaran cruises) and target customer (leisure travelers seeking Mediterranean experiences).
• Click&Boat: Peer-to-peer boat rental platform headquartered in Cannes that enables private boat rental and with-skippers charters across France and Europe. Highly comparable as a French Riviera-based water leisure marketplace competing for the same tourist and event customer base.
• Sunsail: International sailing vacation and flotilla charter operator with Mediterranean bases. Comparable in delivering organized sailing/cruise experiences to leisure customers with similar vessel types and activity inclusions.
• SamBoat: France-based boat rental marketplace connecting private boat owners with renters, including catamarans and yachts with optional skippers. Comparable as a French-headquartered charter intermediary competing for the same Mediterranean leisure spend.
• Dream Yacht Charter: Global catamaran and sailing yacht charter company with a Mediterranean fleet. Comparable in offering crewed catamaran experiences and bareboat charters to leisure travelers in the same cruising category.
• Trans Côte d'Azur: Sister brand under the Riviera Lines umbrella operating scheduled passenger catamaran services between Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Saint-Tropez and the Lérins Islands. Directly comparable as a Cannes-based catamaran passenger operator sharing the same parent network, fleet pool, and distribution channels.
• Filovert: France-based sailboat, catamaran and motorboat rental/charter broker with strong Mediterranean exposure. Comparable in offering crewed and bareboat charter experiences to leisure customers in the same regional market.

Others

• Le Boat: European leader in self-drive canal and river boat vacations, plus coastal boat rentals. Comparable as a French-rooted boat rental/leisure brand but primarily serves inland waterways rather than coastal catamaran cruises.

Broad incumbents

• Compagnie du Ponant: French-headquartered luxury expedition cruise line operating small premium vessels including sail-assist ships. Comparable in French Riviera and Mediterranean leisure positioning but operates at a larger, more upscale scale across global itineraries.

Regional players

• Croisières Marseille Calanques: Cass-based operator running excursion cruises to the Calanques National Park on the Provençal coast. Comparable in product format (scenic half-day coastal cruises with swimming/snorkeling stops) but serves an adjacent rather than overlapping geographic segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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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