Description
Boat Charter Business for Sale – Costa del Sol, Spain
Business Reference: GO2084
Guide Price: £45,000
OVERVIEW
This is a rare opportunity to step into a fully established and licensed boat charter business located in one of Europe’s most desirable destinations — the Costa del Sol. Your Sunshine offers bareboat and skippered catamaran hire, perfect for the region's booming tourism market.
The business has been meticulously prepared for launch, with all legal, operational, and logistical elements already in place. This includes a prepaid mooring for 2 years, a fully serviced catamaran, and a marine survey completed in May 2022. The business plan has been formally approved by the local council, allowing the new owner to begin trading immediately.
Whether you're looking to relocate to Spain or seeking a lifestyle business in the sun, Your Sunshine presents an exciting, low-entry cost opportunity in a highly attractive and profitable sector.
KEY FEATURES
Located in a busy Costa del Sol marina with high foot traffic and visibility
Offers bareboat or skippered catamaran charters
Mooring prepaid for 2 years – significant operational savings
Catamaran recently serviced, antifouled, and surveyed (May 2022)
Business plan approved by local council authorities
All insurances, licences, and accreditations are current and transferrable
Support available from an experienced skipper (optional)
No further setup required – fully ready to trade
THE OPPORTUNITY
Ideal for relocation: Perfect for a buyer moving to Spain, seeking both lifestyle and income
Fully compliant and ready to operate immediately
Scope to be owner-operated or semi-passively managed with a skipper
Low operating overheads and high-margin pricing opportunities
Sold only due to the current owners needing to return to the UK
REVENUE INSIGHTS (Industry Insights)
Based on market data from charter operators in Spain and Portugal, the average revenue per skippered or bareboat trip ranges from €300 to €800 per session, depending on length, experience offered, and capacity.
Assuming a modest seasonal trading window of 7 months (March–September), forecasts for a single catamaran operating 4–6 sessions per week are as follows:
Weekly Bookings Avg. Price per Charter Monthly Revenue 7-Month Season
4 bookings/week €500 €8,000 €56,000
6 bookings/week €500 €12,000 €84,000
Many successful operators in the region surpass €100,000 in turnover annually by offering varied packages (e.g. sunset cruises, events, snorkelling tours, etc.).
With minimal fixed costs (thanks to the prepaid mooring and included vessel), the profit margins are strong, particularly when owner-operated.
MARKETING & PROMOTION
Currently benefiting from high visibility within a busy marina, the business has done minimal active marketing to date. A new owner could significantly boost bookings by:
Creating partnerships with local hotels, villas, and travel agents
Running targeted online advertising (Google Ads, Instagram, Facebook)
Building a professional website with online booking capability
Offering commission incentives to concierge and reception teams
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Offer private group charters for birthdays, engagements, and corporate retreats
Develop themed cruises (sunset, party, fishing, photography, snorkelling)
Introduce food and drink packages in partnership with local caterers
Expand fleet with additional boats as demand grows
Add multilingual guides or packages tailored to specific tourist groups
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Business currently managed by the owners
Experienced skipper available and happy to continue under new ownership
Flexible model – suitable for a hands-on operator or remote manager with local staff
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Business is fully set up and ready to trade, but has not yet commenced operations
Initial setup and launch costs (mooring, vessel servicing, licencing) have been paid
Full financial projections and documentation available upon request
REASON FOR SALE
The business is only for sale due to a change in the owners’ personal circumstances and their return to the UK. Everything is in place to allow a new operator to start trading immediately.
FURTHER INFORMATION
This is a confidential listing. Viewings and discussions are available strictly by appointment.
📞 0330 236 7030
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.goodwinsbrokers.co.uk
Business Reference: GO2084
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