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Dive and Expedition Boat Business in Santa Barbara w/ 100 pax COI boat
Business Description
Dive into the Channel Islands, known as North America's Galapagos Islands, with this fully equipped and highly rated dive/expedition company. Includes the VISION, a USCG inspected 84' boat with room for another large vessel in the second slip. Day passenger capacity is 108 and overnight capacity is 33. She is fully equipped with new navigation, Starlink, and crew quarters separate from guest area.
Lease is good through 2045 and includes option for party cruises, whale watching, along with exclusives on dive and national park charters. Full liquor license included for the slip.
Existing charters ready to re-book for 2026. This business has no competition in the Santa Barbara area, and Santa Barbara is a growing tourist economy. Expand on existing expedition offerings to the Channel Islands National Park with coveted landing permits for overnight voyages.
Office space, dock storage, and more. Owners are willing to offer 1 year of support in getting started for the new owners. Buyer financing is also available for the right buyer.
VISION is compliant through Dec 31, 2026, new owners will have to re-power her by the end of that period. She currently has a grant that will cover 1 of the 2 new required engines. Grant is transferable with corporation.
Current owners cannot afford the re-power and are looking for a buyer who can invest in the next 25 years of operations from Santa Barbara.
Lease is good through 2045 and includes option for party cruises, whale watching, along with exclusives on dive and national park charters. Full liquor license included for the slip.
Existing charters ready to re-book for 2026. This business has no competition in the Santa Barbara area, and Santa Barbara is a growing tourist economy. Expand on existing expedition offerings to the Channel Islands National Park with coveted landing permits for overnight voyages.
Office space, dock storage, and more. Owners are willing to offer 1 year of support in getting started for the new owners. Buyer financing is also available for the right buyer.
VISION is compliant through Dec 31, 2026, new owners will have to re-power her by the end of that period. She currently has a grant that will cover 1 of the 2 new required engines. Grant is transferable with corporation.
Current owners cannot afford the re-power and are looking for a buyer who can invest in the next 25 years of operations from Santa Barbara.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 4
- Employees
- 12
- Facilities & Assets
- Includes 2 oversized slips, one is 70’ x 26’ and the other is 85’ long x 27' beam. Comes with Vision, which is a USCG inspected vessel with current COI for 108 day passengers and 33 overnight passengers. Existing Channel Islands National Park landing permit for live aboard trips. She is equipped with two compressors (Ingersoll-Rand 10T-2@18 C.F.M.)Capable of filling to 3500 P.S.I. Also has a nitrox compressor.
Dock storage, spare compressors, full liquor license. Vision has tier 2 engines and is compliant until Dec 31, 2026. - Market Outlook / Competition
- This business has no competition in Santa Barbara and very little competition on the Southern California coast.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 200
- Rent
- $2,000.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 6/27/2035
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Downsizing
- Transition Support
- Owners will offer support and training for 1 full season.
- Financing Options
- Negotiable
Listing Info
- ID
- 2383022
- Listing Views
- 1173
Business Location
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