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Our Presence in Ventimiglia
Our Ventimiglia office is strategically positioned on the Italian-French border, offering yacht sales and brokerage services across the Western Riviera and Côte d'Azur. This location allows us to work closely with yacht owners and buyers in both Italian and French ports, from Sanremo and Monaco to Nice and Cannes. The Ventimiglia team provides personalized consultations on yacht purchases, yacht services coordination, and assistance with cross-border maritime needs. Our proximity to France makes us the ideal partner for clients looking to navigate the yachting markets of both countries seamlessly.
Why Ventimiglia
Ventimiglia occupies a unique position at the crossroads of two of Europe's most prestigious yachting regions. The Italian Riviera to the east and the French Côte d'Azur to the west create an unmatched concentration of marinas, shipyards, and luxury maritime infrastructure. From our office on the Passeggiata G. Marconi, we serve clients across Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Antibes, and the Italian ports of Sanremo, Imperia, and Genoa. This cross-border presence gives our clients access to a wider market for both buying and selling yachts.
Location & Directions
Our Ventimiglia office is located on the scenic Passeggiata G. Marconi, offering a welcoming environment for yacht consultations and meetings. Whether you are exploring options for your first yacht or managing an existing fleet, our experienced team is ready to assist. You are welcome to visit us during business hours. For clients visiting from France, we offer consultations in French and English.
Divo Yacht's Ventimiglia office is our gateway at the French-Italian border, purpose-built to serve yachts transiting between the Italian and French Rivieras, with direct access to the Principality of Monaco, Menton, Cap Martin and the entire Cote d'Azur. Located at Passeggiata G. Marconi 5, Interno 16, the office is a short walk from Cala del Forte, the newest superyacht marina in Ventimiglia, and a twelve-minute drive from Port Hercule in Monaco.
Why we operate at the border
Ventimiglia is the last Italian town before France. For yachts, that makes it one of the most strategic positions in the western Mediterranean: Monaco is 12 kilometres west by road, Nice 35 kilometres, and the entire Cote d'Azur within an easy morning transit. Italian flag-state paperwork, Italian Guardia di Finanza clearance, Italian VAT on fuel, and Italian labour-law rules for crew all apply up to this point. Everything changes once a yacht crosses the Saint-Louis bridge. A local office at this threshold removes most of the friction from that crossing.
Our Ventimiglia team specialises in what happens on both sides of that border - routing yachts into Monaco, Menton, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin or Beaulieu for berthing, coordinating provisioning that is cheaper in Italy and delivery that is faster in France, and helping captains navigate differences in customs, bunker-fuel regimes and crew contracts.
Cala del Forte and Porto di Ventimiglia
- Cala del Forte: opened in 2020 and operated by Monaco Ports (SEPM), with 178 berths for yachts 6.5 to 70 metres, 365-day staffed reception, full fuel dock, and a dedicated shuttle boat service to Monaco Port Hercule in summer
- Porto di Ventimiglia (historic): approximately 250 berths for recreational craft, commercial fishing and traditional Ligurian sailing vessels
- Port control: VHF channels 73 and 16 for the historic port; Cala del Forte reception on channel 73
- Cross-border infrastructure: 12 km west to Monaco Port Hercule, 6 km to Menton, 35 km to Nice Port
- Airports: Nice Cote d'Azur (40 minutes by road), Monaco heliport (15 minutes)
- Road access: A10 autostrada exit Ventimiglia, adjacent to French A8 via the Roya tunnel
- Rail: Ventimiglia station (international - French SNCF and Italian Trenitalia services share the platform)
Services delivered from our Ventimiglia office
The Ventimiglia office delivers the full Divo Yacht service catalogue, with specific depth on cross-border and Monaco-bound operations:
- Monaco berthing coordination: direct relationships with Monaco Ports at Port Hercule, Cala del Forte, Fontvieille - including event-week availability (Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco Yacht Show)
- Cross-border arrivals: Schengen customs, Italian Guardia di Finanza, French Douanes and bunker-fuel VAT reclaim for commercial charter yachts
- Yacht sales and brokerage: viewings and inspections across Monaco, Menton, Beaulieu and Nice; sea trials in Ligurian waters
- Yacht management: crew payroll, flag-state compliance, classification society liaison for yachts berthed Monaco-to-Ventimiglia
- Technical assistance: refit and machinery projects coordinated with French and Italian yards; fast mobilisation of parts across the border
- Concierge and provisioning: Italian produce and Ligurian wines delivered direct to Monaco-based yachts, typically at a 20-30% cost advantage
- Owner representation: captain liaison, crew recruitment and pre-charter preparation across the Monaco-Liguria corridor
Charter clients heading to Monaco, Cannes or Saint-Tropez are coordinated from Ventimiglia. See our yacht inventory and the broader motor yachts for sale catalogue for current units.
The western Riviera yachting scene
The corridor between Ventimiglia and Monaco is one of the most densely packed yachting regions on earth. Port Hercule, Fontvieille, Cala del Forte and Menton collectively hold several hundred superyachts over 30 metres during the summer season. Annual events drive demand to its peak: the Monaco Grand Prix in late May, the Monaco Yacht Show in late September, and the Cannes Yachting Festival in early September all require berth bookings months in advance. Our Ventimiglia team is positioned to handle last-minute requests during these weeks and to offer overflow berthing in Cala del Forte when Monaco itself is fully booked.
How to reach us
The office is at Passeggiata G. Marconi 5, Interno 16, 18039 Ventimiglia (IM), Italy. We are a five-minute walk from Cala del Forte, a ten-minute walk from Ventimiglia station, and a twelve-minute drive from Port Hercule in Monaco. Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is 40 minutes by road (A8/A10 corridor), and the Monaco heliport is a 15-minute transfer. Dockside meetings in Cala del Forte, Port Hercule, Fontvieille or Menton can be arranged on 24 hours' notice.
Talking to the Ventimiglia team
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 local time (UTC+1 / CEST). Ventimiglia-based staff are reachable at +39 338 994 3994, via WhatsApp, or by email at ventimiglia@divoyacht.com. For yachts based or transiting on the eastern Italian Riviera, our Imperia office is the more efficient contact point. Browse our builder directory for an overview of the brands we broker.
Where is Divo Yacht's Ventimiglia office?
The Ventimiglia office is at Passeggiata G. Marconi 5, Interno 16, 18039 Ventimiglia (IM), on the seafront promenade and within a five-minute walk of Cala del Forte marina. View on Google Maps.
Why choose the Ventimiglia office for Monaco-bound yachts?
The Ventimiglia office is 12 km from Port Hercule - closer than many of Monaco's own yacht-service providers - and holds direct berthing relationships with Monaco Ports (SEPM) at Port Hercule, Cala del Forte and Fontvieille. For yachts transiting between Italian and French waters, Ventimiglia also simplifies the customs, bunker-VAT and provisioning logistics that differ on either side of the border.
What is Cala del Forte?
Cala del Forte is the newest superyacht marina in Ventimiglia, opened in 2020 and operated by Monaco Ports (SEPM). It holds 178 berths for yachts from 6.5 to 70 metres, with a 365-day staffed reception, a dedicated fuel dock, and a regular summer shuttle boat to Monaco's Port Hercule. It is often used as overflow berthing during the Monaco Grand Prix and Monaco Yacht Show.
What cross-border services does Divo Yacht handle?
We handle the full set of Italian and French formalities for yachts transiting the border: Italian Guardia di Finanza and French Douanes clearance, Schengen crew list management, VAT paperwork on bunker fuel (including Monaco's special-status regime), cross-border provisioning logistics, and coordination with crew agencies on both sides of the frontier.
Can you arrange a Monaco berth during the Grand Prix or Yacht Show?
Yes, subject to availability. Demand during the Monaco Grand Prix (late May) and Monaco Yacht Show (late September) is at its peak - early booking (3-6 months ahead) is strongly recommended. When Port Hercule is full, we can usually secure overflow berthing at Cala del Forte in Ventimiglia with a marine shuttle to Monaco.
How do I reach Ventimiglia?
By road: A10 autostrada exit Ventimiglia, directly adjacent to the French A8 via the Roya tunnel. By rail: Ventimiglia station, an international hub served by both French SNCF (TGV, TER) and Italian Trenitalia. By air: Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (40 minutes by road) or Monaco heliport (15 minutes by helicopter).
What are the opening hours of the Ventimiglia office?
Monday to Friday, 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 local time (Central European Time, UTC+1 / CEST). Outside those hours the team remains reachable by WhatsApp for urgent berth, customs or dockside matters.
Can you also provide charter services from Ventimiglia?
Yes. Charter brokerage is a core offering from both Divo Yacht offices. For yachts departing from Monaco, Menton, Beaulieu or Nice - or cruising the Cote d'Azur, Corsica and Sardinia - the Ventimiglia office is the natural delivery-and-return point. Browse our current yacht inventory or contact us for charter-specific availability.