Scuba business Blue Ocean Diving for sale in Maidstone Kent since 2002
Maidstone, Kent
- Status
FOR SALE
- Advert ID
647777
- Reference
B09495 / Rightbiz
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- Leasehold: £199,995
- Turnover: £362,000 (£6,962 per week)
- Profit: Not Applicable
Business Details
Dive Into Ownership – Thriving Scuba Business for Sale
BusinessPlease quote reference B09495
CoGoGo presents Blue Ocean Diving, an exciting opportunity to acquire a long-established, highly regarded diving business that has been trading successfully since 2002.
Built around a passion for the ocean and adventure, this lifestyle-led business combines retail, training, equipment hire, and unforgettable diving experiences. Ideal for an enthusiast or entrepreneur looking to step into a vibrant and rewarding sector.
Blue Ocean Diving is a multi-income stream operation, offering retail sales of diving equipment, equipment rental, servicing, and diving holidays. In addition, the associated training arm delivers a wide range of courses from beginner to professional level.
The business has been carefully built by the owner over two decades and enjoys an excellent reputation within the diving community. It is currently run by the owner alongside one full-time member of staff, making it manageable while still offering strong growth potential.
Blue Ocean Diving benefits from contracted pool bookings of 5 hours per week, including access to a 4m deep, 12m square dive pit. This facility is ideal for scuba training and is considered unique within the South East, providing a significant competitive advantage.
The owner is now seeking to retire, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a well-loved and profitable niche business. There is clear scope for growth through e-commerce, social media marketing, and expanding training programmes.
Location
The business operates from a well-positioned retail premises next to the County Leisure Centre, benefiting from strong visibility and accessibility. The location offers free parking for both customers and staff, supporting convenience and repeat business from a loyal client base.
Premises
The business trades from a well-equipped retail unit, fully fitted for dive equipment sales, servicing, and air fill operations. The premises support both customer-facing retail and operational functionality, making it a true “plug and play” opportunity.
Tenure
We are advised that the business operates on a flexible lease arrangement, currently open-ended, as the owner’s property company owns the premises. A new lease of 5 or 10 years is available, offering security and flexibility for an incoming purchaser.
- Rent: £19,800 per annum
- Business Rates: Nil
Hours
The current operating hours are:
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday - 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Staff
The business is run by the owner and supported by a large, experienced team of over 25 PADI Instructors and Dive Masters. These team members operate voluntarily, providing significant expertise and flexibility without the cost of salaried staff.
Financial Profile
We are advised that the business generates an annual turnover of £362,000 (net of VAT), supported by multiple revenue streams including retail, training, and equipment services.
Additional value is held in stock (approx. £40,000) and operational/functional assets exceeding £80,000.
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