There are over 6 million scuba divers in the world meaning that there is money to be made from diving. Owning a dive center can give you a life in a tropical destination with the freedom to go diving every single day. Most owners do not purchase a center in the hopes of making a profit, instead it is more related to conserving the environment and passion for diving. Running a dive center is about the lifestyle it creates.
Have you ever finished a dive and began relaxing on a deck chair, cocktail in hand, daydreaming about owning a dive center and making this an everyday occurrence? Most people who have ever been diving on holiday dream about leaving their careers behind. While that may be the result in some cases, most owners are up at 6am and done after the team finishes, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Weekends or holidays? A distant memory from working a ‘real job’.
Before taking the leap, take a course in technical and mechanical skills. Servicing tanks, compressors and scuba diving gear takes special knowledge and experience. Learning these yourself will make repairs faster and cheaper, without needing to rely on your staff for everything. You can all train your team to make the whole operation run smoother.
Owning one takes time and marketing. A set of online assets and loyal customer base does not easily appear and is a time-earned asset. It takes time to build a long-lasting reputation.
