DIVE SHOP IN PARADISE FOR SALE!

World-renowned STARFLEET dive shop

Unique opportunity to own this PADI-affiliated dive shop offering a full range of scuba instruction, scuba excursions and snorkel experiences.
Bocas del Toro is located in a large, protected lagoon, ideal for diving year round and NO hurricanes!
The dive shop, bar, kitchen, office and shop space are on the main floor with owners' three-bedroom apartment above.

TURN-KEY OPERATION WITH EXCELLENT 12% RETURN ON INVESTMENT!!!

In addition to the well-equipped diving operation, the business also operates a bar and is fully licensed for other activities.
Tremendous growth potential to increase tour-related and restaurant activities exists in this booming tourism region.
Owner’s poor health making her ready to negotiate very attractive terms!

Business Details
The operations includes the following
A two-story building over the water with 20 meters (60 feet) frontage in the heart of the business district of Bocas del Toro.
TITLED lots and building alone worth over $300,000. Rare vacant lot adjacent to the building (part of the sale) could be used to expand by building a small waterfront hotel.
All business licenses worth approximately $35,000 (tour, diving, alcohol, food, lodging and more)
Diving Operation Equipment worth approximately $125,000 includes:
- One 29’ catamaran
- Two 26’ skiffs
- One 60HP outboard motors
- Three 40 HP outboard motors
- Two Bauer compressors – a four-stage with less than 1500 hrs. on it and a three-stage with less than 200 hrs.
- Full equipment for 22 scuba divers with many extra BCDs, masks, fins, etc.
- Complete course material (in multiple languages) and equipment for all PADI courses up to and including Divemaster.
- Plenty of spares, repair parts and tools.
Entertainment Operation:
Fully equipped bar/kitchen
blenders, microwave, stereo and music, tables & chairs, glassware, etc

Asking $475,000.
Bocas tourism business is growing by leap and bounds, and there is TREMENDOUS opportunities to increase volume with very little increase in expense. Contact the owner for operations details.
Owners’ apartment and food costs are included in the business expenses.
In addition to the bar and water activities Starfleet holds commercial licences for a shop, restaurant and small hotel.

Please see our web page, www.explorepanama.com/starfleet.htm, for more information on Starfleet services, diving conditions, weather and local history.
Starfleet enjoys an international reputation, with repeat clientele and excellent presence and reviews in guide books (see Lonely Planet!).
This is a turn-key operation. Take over, earn money, enjoy life in this Caribbean paradise!

Contact: Captain Joanne Gadd Email: scubaStar@hotmail.com
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