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About AMV

Welcome to AMV, your trusted shipping company for unforgettable adventures along the magnificent French Riviera.

Since 1992, we have had the privilege of taking our passengers to discover the wonders of the Mediterranean, offering unique experiences steeped in culture, history and nature.

who are we ?

AMV has amazed you since 1992. We offer you exceptional excursions, for unforgettable moments at sea departing from the port of Villefranche-sur-mer.

The history of Villefranchoi Maritime Charterings

Created by the fishermen of Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Beaulieu-Sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, it is with the SIRENE I, our first passenger launch, that we offer our first sea excursions with discovery cruises of our beautiful Côte d’Azur.

True Lovers of the Mediterranean Sea and especially its fauna, it is from 1999 that we offer a real encounter with nature which has become our flagship walk: Observe the cetaceans of the Mediterranean.

Commitment to the environment and scientific partnership

In order to combine knowledge and environmental awareness during this magical experience, we welcome on board a scientific partnership with the S.I.L.L.A.G.E. observatory.

Thanks to the presence of the ethologist and specialist in the behavior of cetaceans Philippe Maurt, our passengers are guided during the observation of the mammals encountered.

For 32 years, the quality, originality and diversity of the activities we offer have contributed to the wonder and happiness of our passengers.

Local initiative to clean up the bay at Villefranche-sur-Mer

To reinforce its commitment to environmental conservation, the AMV takes part every year in a biannual clean-up operation of the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, organised by the local council. This event brings together numerous community organisations from the local maritime sector around a common goal: to preserve this natural heritage by removing waste from the seabed and neighbouring beaches.

Thanks to the efforts of the volunteers, nearly 6 m³ of waste was collected during this year’s event.