Top-Rated Kayak Company – 20 Years in Everglades, Naples & Marco
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Shurr Adventures is a leading Southwest Florida kayaking and eco-tour company with 20 years of proven success. This turnkey business specializes in small-group guided kayak and nature tours through the Everglades, Big Cypress, and Marco Island waterways.
Key Highlights:
• Operating permits: Marco Island, Naples, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve
• Rare “triple crown” permits: more permits than any other outfitter in the region, including exclusive access to Turner River — a bucket-list destination for wildlife, birds, alligators, and mangrove tunnels with orchids
• Fully staffed & turnkey: Experienced guides trained and ready — business is ready to operate immediately for the upcoming busy season
• Guides fully trained by mid-November, ready for peak season operations
• Strong reputation with top customer reviews on Google, TripAdvisor, and social media
• 20 years of brand credibility and loyal repeat customers
• Tangible assets included: kayaks, paddles, life jackets, dry bags, radios, vehicles, trailers, and more (total $38,090)
Growth Opportunities:
• Everglades tours remain the primary revenue driver (90%), with untapped demand for summer bookings
• Expand into Marco Island’s growing tourism market for private tours, corporate packages, and luxury experiences
• Offer educational, birding, or photography kayaking tours for niche markets
• Optional expansion into multi-location operations along Southwest Florida coast, up to Naples
• Seasonal operation creates high-demand summer periods; a hands-on owner/operator can capture missed revenue with minimal staff
• Opportunity to leverage trained guides and grandfathered permits to increase bookings and revenue
Why Buy:
• Rare and valuable permits providing strong barriers to entry — only five operators in the area hold these
• Fully turnkey operation with trained guides, booking system, and all necessary equipment
• Significant growth potential for marketing, niche tours, and Marco Island expansion
• Owner available for on-site training for 2–4 weeks, with optional on-call or part-time consulting for several months
Key Highlights:
• Operating permits: Marco Island, Naples, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve
• Rare “triple crown” permits: more permits than any other outfitter in the region, including exclusive access to Turner River — a bucket-list destination for wildlife, birds, alligators, and mangrove tunnels with orchids
• Fully staffed & turnkey: Experienced guides trained and ready — business is ready to operate immediately for the upcoming busy season
• Guides fully trained by mid-November, ready for peak season operations
• Strong reputation with top customer reviews on Google, TripAdvisor, and social media
• 20 years of brand credibility and loyal repeat customers
• Tangible assets included: kayaks, paddles, life jackets, dry bags, radios, vehicles, trailers, and more (total $38,090)
Growth Opportunities:
• Everglades tours remain the primary revenue driver (90%), with untapped demand for summer bookings
• Expand into Marco Island’s growing tourism market for private tours, corporate packages, and luxury experiences
• Offer educational, birding, or photography kayaking tours for niche markets
• Optional expansion into multi-location operations along Southwest Florida coast, up to Naples
• Seasonal operation creates high-demand summer periods; a hands-on owner/operator can capture missed revenue with minimal staff
• Opportunity to leverage trained guides and grandfathered permits to increase bookings and revenue
Why Buy:
• Rare and valuable permits providing strong barriers to entry — only five operators in the area hold these
• Fully turnkey operation with trained guides, booking system, and all necessary equipment
• Significant growth potential for marketing, niche tours, and Marco Island expansion
• Owner available for on-site training for 2–4 weeks, with optional on-call or part-time consulting for several months
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 21
- Employees
- 2 (2 Full-time)
- Currently Home Based
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- Tangible Assets Included in Sale
Everglades Operation: 12 Tandem Kayaks, 10 Singles, 3 misc. ($8,700); 30 Paddles, 30 Life Jackets, 30 Dry Bags, 5 First Aid Kits, 5 iSpot Radios ($2,650) — Total $11,350
Marco Island Operation: 4 Tandems, 8 Singles ($7,400); 15 Paddles, 15 Life Jackets ($840) — Total $8,240
Vehicles & Trailers: 2012 Ford E-350, 2003 Ford Econoline, 3 trailers ($18,500)
Total Tangible Assets: $38,090
Includes brand, goodwill, permits, and transfer support. - Website
- https://www.shurradventures.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Only five operators hold these rare Everglades permits, giving this business exclusive access to Turner River — the prime destination for alligators, birds, and mangrove tunnels with orchids. While there’s general competition, no other kayaking companies can reach this river, making it a uniquely defensible, high-demand operation with 90% of revenue from Everglades tours and additional growth potential in Marco Island.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The business operates seasonally for six months due to Yellowstone operations, making it the only company in the area that closes seasonally while others remain open, leaving significant untapped demand. A hands-on owner/operator working 4–5 days per week in the summer can capture this revenue with minimal staff. Everglades tours remain the primary income source, while Marco Island offers additional growth potential — permits extend up to Naples. Summer conditions allow for more trips , and there’s room to expand offerings and increase bookings 10 fold.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is rapidly growing the Yellowstone business and exploring other regional o
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide on-site daily guidance for 2–4 weeks (up to 1 month if needed) to ensure a smooth transition. Additional on-call support and part-time advisory can be arranged for several months, and the owner is open to longer or partial support in the future if the guides or new owner want it.
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- 2434938
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