The Santarelli Marine Difference

Since 1959, the history of Santarelli Marine has been deeply rooted in a passion for the sea and the entrepreneurial spirit of a visionary family. The story began in Ajaccio, when Jean Santarelli Senior left the family business to devote himself fully to boating, alongside his sons Toussaint and Claude. With limited resources but unwavering determination, they laid the foundations of a small company then known as Nautique Caravaning, specialising in the sale of small boats and caravans.

In 1970, despite the hardship caused by Jean Santarelli Senior’s illness, Toussaint and his wife Betty continued to develop the business and officially founded Santarelli Marine, establishing the company on Ricanto beach. The activity became more structured, the first boat shows were attended, and the family business began to secure a lasting position within the yachting industry.

This passion for the sea was naturally passed on to the next generation. A high-level athlete, former member of the French national and Olympic windsurfing teams and World Championship silver medallist, Jean-Christophe Santarelli competed at the highest international level before joining the family business in 1992, driven by the same commitment and dedication that had shaped the company from its origins.

In 1997, a devastating fire completely destroyed the facilities and the fleet. Faced with this major challenge, Jean-Christophe Santarelli took on the responsibility of rebuilding the family business, with a clear determination to preserve and develop the legacy passed down through generations.

Over the years, Santarelli Marine has experienced continuous growth. In 2010, Nathalie Santarelli joined the company and played an active role in developing high-end yacht charter and yacht management activities, covering operational, administrative, legal and financial aspects.

Today, Santarelli Marine represents more than three generations of experience dedicated to luxury yachting. The company relies on modern infrastructure, highly skilled teams and an unwavering commitment to quality to support its clients in yacht sales, purchases, charter and management across France and the Mediterranean.

At Santarelli Marine, client support lies at the heart of everything we do. Available 24/7, we adapt our commitment to every situation, every project and every yacht owner, with constant attention to detail and individual expectations.

Because every yacht, every usage and every ambition is unique, we go far beyond the simple sale of a product or service. We approach each case globally, addressing even the most complex challenges with a pragmatic, proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Our belief is simple: yacht ownership should remain a seamless, enjoyable and truly rewarding experience. Free from uncertainty and constraints, we ensure that every stage — from acquisition to operation — is anticipated, controlled and fully supported.

Selling or maintaining a yacht is within the reach of many players in the industry. Supporting, advising and serving our clients over the long term, however, is the very essence of our philosophy.

Beyond the sale and purchase of new and pre-owned yachts, yacht charter and crewed charter services, Santarelli Marine delivers a comprehensive yachting management approach covering the entire lifecycle of the yacht.

Our services include the sale and purchase of new and pre-owned yachts as official distributors of Princess Yachts, Pardo Yachts and Boston Whaler, full yacht management from order to delivery, administrative and customs formalities, registration and flagging, complete charter and crew management, concierge services, lifting and transport operations, winter storage, mechanical maintenance, full refit services and private marina support.

Entrusting your project to Santarelli Marine means choosing a single, reliable partner capable of managing your entire yachting experience, from A to Z, with expertise, transparency and passion.