Luxury Yacht Charter Business for Sale – Hilton Head, South Carolina
Have you ever wanted to own a luxury yacht, but wondered how you would cover the slip fees, fuel, captain, stews, maintenance, and all the costs that come with it? This is a rare opportunity to own a stunning yacht and a turn-key charter business that helps pay for it all — while still allowing you to enjoy it yourself.
For the past four years, my family has enjoyed this yacht on trips to the Bahamas, monthly outings in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami area, and most recently a memorable trip up the East Coast to its new home in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Now located in an outstanding slip right on the boardwalk, the yacht benefits from a prime marina setting surrounded by restaurants, foot traffic, and full marina amenities.
The vessel, Salt Shaker, is an exceptional 70-foot Azimut that offers both luxury and personality. She features 4 staterooms plus crew quarters, comfortably sleeping 9 guests in the main accommodations plus 2 more in crew quarters. There are 4 full bathrooms with showers, including a private crew shower area. The yacht also includes a full galley, spacious salon/living room, a large flybridge entertainment area, and a sound system that rivals a concert venue. The yacht is also equipped with full Wi-Fi and multiple TVs located in the cabins, salon/living room, and outdoor cockpit area, giving guests all the comfort and entertainment of home while out on the water. At night, Salt Shaker truly stands out with lighted signage, illuminated margarita glasses, and underwater lights that glow beautifully in the water.
This sale includes not just the yacht, but the entire operating business. The LLC is based in Texas and fully permitted to operate in the South Carolina market. We recently relocated the yacht from the Miami charter market to Hilton Head and have already begun building bookings in the area. The business has agreements in place with the marina to help generate charter sales, along with multiple third-party relationships that also drive bookings. Revenue potential in this market is projected to exceed $250,000 per year.
This is a genuine turn-key operation that includes the yacht, the business, and the website. Also included in the sale is everything related to the company name and brand, including the websites, domain names, shirts, hats, towels, and other branded materials and merchandise associated with the business. This gives a new owner not only the yacht and operations, but also the full branding package needed to continue running and growing the company seamlessly from day one.
The company has shown year-over-year growth over its four years of operation. The yacht has been maintained with an open checkbook, using business proceeds to keep her in top condition. Recent upgrades and maintenance include new bottom paint, Prop Speed, updated electronics, new carpet, new hardwood floors, and much more. She has had every maintenance item addressed as needed and is, without question, one of the nicest Azimut 70s available anywhere.
The business is designed so that not only can it produce a profit, but it can also significantly offset — and potentially cover — the costs of ownership, including the yacht itself, the slip, and crew expenses, while still allowing the owner to enjoy personal use of a luxury yacht.
At present, the seller speaks directly with prospective charter guests, although the marina’s booking department is also willing to assist with handling incoming inquiries and reservations.
Seller financing may be available for highly qualified buyers with a minimum down payment of $600,000.
This is an incredible opportunity for someone who wants the prestige and enjoyment of yacht ownership combined with the advantage of an established income-producing charter business.