Divo Yacht has opened a second Ligurian office in Ventimiglia, extending our presence along the Western Riviera and bringing us within minutes of Monaco and the French coast. The new premises sit on the waterfront at Passeggiata G. Marconi, 5, Interno 16, with direct views over the marina and immediate access to Ventimiglia's port facilities. The inauguration brought together clients, partners and members of the local maritime community for a waterfront reception that introduced the full range of services now available from this location.
A second Ligurian base
Ventimiglia is our second office on the Ligurian coast. Our Imperia headquarters in Porto Maurizio remains the centre of our brokerage, management and technical operations; the Ventimiglia location extends that presence westward toward the French border. Together, the two offices allow our team to be physically close to every berth, shipyard and contact on the stretch of coast that runs from San Remo through Monaco and into the Côte d'Azur.
Why Ventimiglia
Ventimiglia's position on the last Italian kilometre before France makes it a natural meeting point for Italian and French Riviera yachting. Our clients often own homes, berths or businesses on both sides of the border; a physical presence here means we can handle viewings, surveys, and in-person meetings in either direction without losing a day to travel. For Monegasque and French owners evaluating Italian flag, Italian yards or the tax implications of an Italian-based yacht management structure, Ventimiglia is the closest cross-border Italian office available.
Cala del Forte: one of the Mediterranean's most modern marinas
The new office looks directly onto Cala del Forte, one of the newest and most technically advanced marinas in the Western Mediterranean. Cala del Forte offers 178 berths that can accommodate yachts up to 70 metres, and is often referred to as the third port of Monaco thanks to its ownership, standards and proximity to the Principality. Yachts berthed at Cala del Forte benefit from concierge-grade infrastructure, high-security premises, and a management culture that mirrors the service standards of Port Hercule and Port de Fontvieille. For an owner based in Monaco or Nice, Ventimiglia is both closer and quieter than other Italian alternatives, with the added advantage of full Italian yard access on the doorstep.
Services available from the new office
The Ventimiglia office delivers the complete Divo Yacht service suite. That includes brokerage for yachts for sale and new-build representation, owner's representation and central agency, yacht management, concierge and crew support, and coordination of technical and refit services. Clients of the Ventimiglia office have the same team relationships and the same processes as clients of Imperia; the only difference is the physical meeting point. Direct contact for the new location is ventimiglia@divoyacht.com.
What it means for French and Monegasque clients
For owners and buyers based between Monaco and the French Riviera, the practical effect of the Ventimiglia opening is simple: faster response times on in-person requests. Viewing a yacht berthed at Cala del Forte, meeting with a surveyor ahead of a pre-purchase inspection, or sitting down with our team to review a new-build specification no longer requires the trip along the coast to Imperia. For Italian-speaking and French-speaking owners, our team operates in both languages (plus English, German, Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian), so cross-border transactions can be handled entirely through one office.
Looking ahead
The Ventimiglia opening reflects the growth of our client base along the Western Riviera and our view of where yacht ownership is heading in this part of the Mediterranean. Italian yards continue to set the pace on semi-custom build in the 40 to 60 metre segment, and the Franco-Italian corridor now concentrates a significant share of European superyacht activity. Having two offices on the Ligurian coast puts us where the traffic actually is, and positions Divo Yacht to continue delivering the personal, hands-on service that has always defined how we work with our clients.