Maidstone, Kent, ID 169218
CoGoGo presents Blue Ocean Diving, an established and highly regarded diving business that has been trading successfully since 2002. The business operates as a multi-revenue stream enterprise, combining retail sales of diving equipment, equipment hire, servicing, and organised diving holidays. In addition, it delivers a comprehensive range of training courses from beginner through to professional level. Developed over more than two decades, the business has built a strong reputation within the diving community. It is currently operated by the owner with support from one full-time staff member, offering a manageable structure with clear potential for further growth. The business benefits from contracted pool access of 5 hours per week, including use of a 4m deep, 12m square dive pit. This facility provides a significant competitive advantage for scuba training within the South East region. The owner is seeking retirement, creating an opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable niche business with scope for expansion through e-commerce, social media marketing, and development of training programmes. Location The business operates from a well-positioned retail unit adjacent to a leisure centre, offering strong visibility and accessibility along with free parking for customers and staff. Premises The premises are fully fitted for dive equipment retail, servicing, and air fill operations, supporting both customer-facing activity and operational efficiency. Tenure The business operates on a flexible lease arrangement. A new lease of 5 or 10 years is available. Rent £19,800 per annum Business rates nil Hours 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 and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Staff The business is operated by the owner and supported by a network of over 25 experienced PADI instructors and dive masters who assist on a voluntary basis, providing extensive expertise without salaried costs. Financial profile Annual turnover £362,000 (net of VAT). Additional value includes stock of approximately £40,000 and operational assets exceeding £80,000.
