Sell your Dive & Charter business in Boca Raton

If you own a dive and charter company in Boca Raton (Palm Beach County) and are thinking about selling or retiring, Business Hunters is a local, direct buyer. We keep the process confidential and aim to keep your employees and your name in place. Here is what typically matters when a dive and charter company in Boca Raton changes hands.

Demand for dive & charter work in Boca Raton

Boca Raton's Intracoastal and Lake Boca waterways, many waterfront homes with docks and local marinas create steady demand for boat service, dock and seawall work, and for dive and charter operators using nearby inlets.

Areas served from Boca Raton commonly include Mizner Park, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca West, Town Center, East Boca, the Boca Raton Innovation Campus area and West Boca.

What drives the value of a dive and charter company

• Vessels: age, condition, inspection status, capacity and whether they are part of the sale.
• Booking channels: repeat customers, hotel and resort partners, online reviews and direct bookings.
• Certified captains, mates and dive instructors who stay after the sale.
• Permits, dock or mooring access and the operator's reputation and brand.

What a buyer will look at

• Vessel surveys, inspection and maintenance records
• Seasonality and revenue by month
• Crew licenses, certifications and retention
• Insurance, safety and incident history

Along with three years of financials, documented add-backs and an overview of your team. Try our free valuation estimator for a rough starting range.

About Boca Raton

Boca Raton is known for higher-end homes, gated communities, office parks and medical facilities. Customers often expect premium service, and commercial property managers are a significant source of recurring work.

Licensing, permits and the transition

Operators who carry paying passengers typically need captains with U.S. Coast Guard credentials, vessels that meet Coast Guard safety and inspection requirements for their passenger count, commercial insurance, and the state fishing and local business licenses that apply. Dive operators also depend on instructor and professional certifications, and in the Keys, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary rules and permits can affect where and how a commercial operator works. Each approval should be reviewed in a sale.

Boca Raton requires a city business tax receipt in addition to Palm Beach County's, and locally licensed trades go through the Palm Beach County Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Why Boca Raton owners sell to us

• Keep your employees and name. We buy businesses to keep them running.
• Flexible terms. Including seller financing and a transition on your schedule.
• Real estate options. We can buy your property or lease it back.
• Fast and confidential. No public listing, NDA on request.

How it works

1. Reach out by phone or the confidential form.
2. Have a private conversation and sign an NDA.
3. Receive an offer structured around your goals.
4. Close on your timeline and hand off smoothly.

Frequently asked questions

Do you buy dive and charter companies in Boca Raton?

Yes. We buy established dive and charter companies in Boca Raton and across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Reach out for a confidential conversation.

Can I sell my charter or dive business if I am the captain?

Often yes, but owner dependence matters. A buyer will look at whether other licensed captains and instructors can run trips, and a transition period where you introduce them to repeat customers and partners can protect the value.

What local licenses or receipts matter when selling a business in Boca Raton?

Boca Raton requires a city business tax receipt in addition to Palm Beach County's, and locally licensed trades go through the Palm Beach County Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Will you keep my employees and company name?

Our goal is to keep the team and the name in place. They are a big part of what makes a local business valuable.

Can you buy my building or yard too?

Yes. We are backed by the Prop Hunters real estate team, so we can buy the property with the business or lease it from you.