Beyond crewed charters, Aqua d’Aïa offers its expertise to boat owners and maritime professionals. Our core business is charter management of sailboats and catamarans between Nice and Monaco. This is complemented by services such as boat storage, coaching, skippering, and delivery.
Security and maintenance
Aqua d’Aïa provides afloat storage for your boat in the Villefranche-sur-Mer anchorage area or in the port, from Nice to Monaco. Our technicians handle routine maintenance, servicing, repairs, and modifications, with detailed estimates and regular photo reports. Pricing depends on the size of the boat and the frequency of service.
Charter management of sailboats and catamarans on the French Riviera
Do you own a sailboat or catamaran over 10 meters and want to make your boat profitable without taking on the operational costs? Aqua d’Aïa offers a turnkey rental management service between Nice and Monaco, allowing owners to rent out their boat while retaining priority use and the peace of mind of professional management.
Our model
The boat is chartered exclusively with our professional crew. Stéphane, a certified captain, Virginie, a cook and sailor, and Ewen, a technician and deckhand, take charge of every outing. This protects the vessel’s integrity and guarantees a consistent level of service regardless of the clientele. You receive 60% of the charter revenue and have priority access to your boat whenever you wish to sail.
What we take care of
- Commercial visibility and bookings: positioning the boat for our local, French, and international clientele, managing inquiries, contracts, and payments.
- Crew and safety: navigation provided by our crew, maneuvers, port calls, and monitoring of safety equipment.
- Onboard concierge services: fuel, fresh water, provisions, linens, and welcoming clients onboard.
- Technical support: routine maintenance, minor repairs, coordination with shipyards, and regular photo reports.
- Financial reporting: transparent breakdown of rentals, expenses, and your share.
Your advantages
- Profitability: 60% of the revenue goes to the owner, with no sales or operational costs.
- Total availability: your boat remains at your disposal; simply let us know in advance.
- Peace of mind: a single point of contact, a crew familiar with your boat, and continuous technical support.
- Vessel preservation: no charters without a skipper, a permanent and trained crew, and controlled wear and tear.
The ideal profile
Charter management is available to owners of sailboats or catamarans over 10 meters in length, based between Nice and Monaco, in good general condition and suitable for charter use (comfortable cabins, up-to-date onboard equipment, and compliant safety features). If your boat doesn’t meet all these criteria but you’d like to discuss it, please contact us to explore your options.
How does it start
The startup process involves four steps:
- Initial contact by phone or email to discuss your project, your boat, and your availability.
- Visiting and inspecting the boat to confirm its suitability for charter and identify any necessary adjustments.
- Signing the charter management agreement, which formalizes each party’s commitments.
- Listing the boat online and initiating the first bookings.
Coaching
Aqua d’Aïa’s sailors put their skills to work to offer boat lovers coaching sessions on sailboats, catamarans and motor yachts.
We offer various formulas for:
Individuals and professionals or similar, to learn, improve ordeepen their knowledge of certain aspects of navigation;
boat owners (aspiring, future or new) for support in the purchase process and post-purchase management, or to master the handling and maintenance of their new boat;
companies to offer their teams a team-building session, ideal for strengthening group cohesion, improving communication and stimulating a spirit of collaboration.
Skippage
Have you rented a boat without a crew, are you filming a movie or a photo shoot, or do you want to sail without taking the helm? Our professional captains provide skipper services for half a day or a full day, in France and beyond, on a quote basis.
Boat delivery
For dealers, owners, shipyards, and charter companies, we handle the transport of a boat from point A to point B. This includes pre-departure inspection, monitoring during the journey, and a technical report upon arrival. Contact us for a customized quote.
