Our Story

Passion
for the Sea

For nearly three decades, Nautica has connected discerning buyers and sellers across the world's oceans. We are not just a marketplace — we are the guardians of the sailing life.

Est. 1996

Born from a Love
of the Ocean

Nautica was founded in 1996 by four yacht captains who believed the yacht-buying process deserved to be as beautiful as the vessels themselves. What began as a printed catalog has grown into the world's most trusted digital marketplace for luxury yachts.

Today, we operate across 140 countries, with 5,200 certified brokers, 72,000 live listings, and a reputation built on one principle: the buyer's dream comes first.

28
Years of Excellence
$14B
In Transactions
140
Countries
2M+
Registered Members
Luxury yacht at sunset
What We Offer

Full-Spectrum Services

01
🔍

Yacht Search & Brokerage

Access the world's largest verified yacht database. Our CPYB-certified brokers guide you from first search to signed contract — anywhere in the world.

02
📋

Professional Surveying

Comprehensive pre-purchase marine surveys by certified inspectors. Hull, mechanical, electrical — every system rigorously assessed before a dollar changes hands.

03
💰

Yacht Finance

Competitive marine financing through our network of specialist lenders. Flexible structures for vessels of any value, with rates tailored to the superyacht market.

04
🛡️

Marine Insurance

Comprehensive hull and liability coverage from Lloyd's underwriters with superyacht expertise. Protected on every ocean, from day one.

05

Yacht Delivery

Professional delivery skippers for ocean passages worldwide. Whether delivering from Palma to Miami or Sydney to Singapore — we get her home safely.

06
🌍

Flag & Registration

Yacht registration and flagging in over 40 jurisdictions. We handle the paperwork, you enjoy the sea. Cayman, BVI, Malta, Marshall Islands and more.

The People

Meet the Experts

CEO
Alessandro Ricci
Co-Founder & CEO
COO
Sophie Laurent
Chief Operating Officer
Head of Brokerage
Marcus Fontaine
Head of Brokerage
Director
Nadia Volkov
Director, New Builds
Get in Touch

List Your Vessel

Whether buying, selling, or just exploring — our team is ready to guide you. Reach out and we'll connect you with the right broker within 24 hours.