Whale Watching and Fishing Charter Business in Monterey Bay, California

This is a well-established and highly reputable whale watching and fishing charter business operating on the scenic Monterey Bay, California. With over 85 years of history, the business offers a diverse range of services including fishing charters, marine life tours, whale watching, ashes scattering at sea, sunset cruises, and custom tours. It boasts an excellent rating on Tripadvisor and benefits from strong word-of-mouth, online presence, and an ideal public location. The sale includes two fully equipped and maintained boats, an offsite office (750 SF), and two prime boat slips. The business also holds transferable ABC Type 20 and Type 45 beer and wine licenses, and a Cremated Remains Disposer (CRD) permit. Employees are described as happy and enthusiastic ambassadors. A minimum 50-ton Master’s license is required for a new owner to skipper charters. Financials show 3-year weighted averages of $1,175,226 in gross sales and $420,205 in SDE. The asking price of $2.4M includes the two boats and inventory. SBA pre-approval is pending, and some seller financing may be available for qualified buyers. The owner is selling to retire and travel.