Business Overview:
This business is a successful family-owned charter sailboat business serving the San Juan & Gulf Islands. The company has been perfecting the art of “slow travel” for over 25 years. The 50?+ sailboat, offers a luxury yacht charter experience for up to six guests in private staterooms with ensuite baths. Each San Juan Sailing Charter or Inside Passage Cruise is one of a kind, designed for the group from the ground up. From customer preferences on food and drink, to where they go and what they see and do, the result is a perfect blending of islands, yacht, crew, and cuisine. All yacht charters are relaxed and informal and no prior sailing experience is needed. There is always plenty to do aboard like trimming the sails and piloting the boat. Every day charters stop at a new island where customers can get out and explore, or remain on board with the book they’ve been longing to read! The San Juan Islands offer an abundance of activities and it’s up to customers whether to try some, or all of them! Over 2,500 customers have enjoyed the experiences and the company has many five-star reviews on Google, Trip Advisor, Yelp, and Facebook. Word of Mouth has become the primary form of marketing that is generating more than enough business.
The boat has a transferrable moorage lease at a marina with a five-year waiting list as well as a MARAD waiver for carrying passengers for hire.
Post Covid-19, the company is stronger than ever with 2022 completely sold out and many deposits in hand for the 2023 Summer sailing schedule. The husband-and-wife ownership team work approximately 1.5 full time equivalents total completing all operational duties off season and running all charters in season during the six-month sailing period.
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Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
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