PADI 5 STAR Dive Center Gulf Coast

Asking Price$450,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$360,000

Inventory$80,000
Included in asking price
FF&E$120,000
Included in asking price
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PADI 5 STAR Dive Center Gulf Coast


Asking Price$450,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$360,000

Inventory$80,000
Included in asking price
FF&E$120,000
Included in asking price
Business Description
33 Year Old Established Scuba Business
Established PADI 5 Star Dive Center - Gulf Coast Opportunity

This premier scuba diving operation has served the Gulf Shores, Alabama market for 33 years, establishing itself as a cornerstone of the region's recreational diving community. Operating from a 2,400 square foot facility, this turn-key business generates $360,000 in annual revenue with strong fundamentals and growth potential.

Business Overview:
As a PADI 5 Star certified dive center, this operation offers comprehensive scuba diving and snorkeling services to both locals and the area's substantial tourist population. The business benefits from Gulf Shores' position as one of the fastest-growing destinations on the Gulf Coast, with approximately 200,000 tourists cycling through weekly during peak seasons.

Key Assets & Operations:
• Scubapro Platinum Dealer among others, with a fully stocked showroom
• Approx $80,000 in included inventory plus $120,000 estimate in fixtures, furniture & equipment
• Experienced, world-class dive professional staff
• Established customer base built over three decades
• Strategic location in high-traffic Gulf Shores market

Growth Opportunities:
The business is positioned for significant expansion through municipal school partnerships, where local public schools now offer SCUBA as an elective with dedicated funding. Plans are underway to double this program by adding more schools. Additionally, state-funded reef building projects have created exciting new dive sites, generating increased interest and demand for services.

Market Position:
Operating in Baldwin County's thriving tourism corridor, the business serves both the local diving community and visitors to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. The area's active beach and boat diving opportunities, combined with continuous tourism flow, provide a stable revenue foundation.

Transition Support:
The current owner offers comprehensive training and counseling through multiple internal sources. The mature, experienced staff is intimately familiar with facility operations and industry safety protocols, ensuring seamless continuity.

Financial Highlights:
• Annual Revenue: $360,000
• 33-year operational history
• Lease through November 2026
• Turn-key operation with established systems

This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established dive center in a premier Gulf Coast location with clear growth catalysts and strong operational foundation.
About the Business
Years in Operation
33
Employees
16 (8 Part-time, 8 Contractors)
Solid, Seasoned Instructors, Divemasters and Experienced Store Personel
Facilities & Assets
This full service PADI 5 Star Dive Center/Scubapro Platinum Dealer is well established with Full Showroom of sellable inventory, new rental department, fully stocked repair department, over 160 EANX/Air rental tanks, 10 whip Air/EANX Fill Station with over a dozen storage banks, Bauer/Mako main Compressor, Max Air Twin backup, and waterfront prime location to operate from.
Website
https://www.downunderdiveshop.com
Market Outlook / Competition
Gulf Shores/Orange Beach is one of the fastest growing areas on the Gulf Coast. With current local school programs, a vibrant area, active local beach and boat diving, and 200,000 new tourists rotating in and out weekly throughout the year, this area is thriving and expanding.
Opportunities for Growth
With growing demand and aggressive student certifications, this dive center is set to be one of the most prominent on the Gulf Coast. Municipality run local public schools are using SCUBA as an elective and granting funds to make it happen. We plan to double this program with the addition of schools, plus local offshore and state funded reef building has added huge new dive sites and excitement is only growing.
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Leased
Building Sq. Ft.
2,400
Lease Expiration
11/22/2026
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
Young Family, Distant Residence, Goals Met
Transition Support
Current staff/support is the best this dive center has seen. Mature, world-class dive pros that are trained and intimately familiar with this facility and the many publications that keep business/protocols consistently safe within this industry.

Training/Counseling will be available from multiple internal sources as well as the owner is willing to be involved.
Listing Info
ID
2431049
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