Passenger Boat Operator Business For Sale

Business description

Bag A Business is pleased to offer for sale this exceptional passenger boat operator business, which was first established by our client's family in 1955. Since 1975 it has been run primarily by our client and is only now being placed on the market due to his commitments with other business interests. This exceptional business enjoys a respectable turnover of £120,000 per year, derived from providing parties, corporate functions and daytime trips on the River Severn, with two beautiful historic steamer vessels offering dining, drinking and entertainment to suit the customers' requests and needs. in addition to the steamer boats the business also has 22 self drive hire boats, each of which are licensed for 6 persons. These boats are hired out at a charge of £12 for 30 minutes, with the business doing a minimum of 5,000 lets per season, generating a turnover of approximately £60,000. Running costs are approximately £15,000 per annum. Also included in the sale is a floating workshop and a patrol boat. The business receives excellent levels of repeat trade and consistent new business from word of mouth. We feel this opportunity offers an excellent base for a new owner to build upon and urge early viewing of this excellent business.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Lease terms:

Steamers freehold

Moorings:
Leasehold
Original length: 15 years
Remaining length: 15 years
Review every: 5 years
Rent: £4,900 per annum

Living accommodation:

Details Two beautiful steamers with open plan, top deck seating and socialising areas. Bottom deck with open plan dining, seating with bars, WCs and storage, briefly comprising: Top Deck • Both steamers have open plan top decks with seating with over head shelter providing an excellent socialising venue • Engine rooms are found to the rear of the vessels Bottom Deck • Stairs lead down to open plan dining and party area with room for aprox 130 people • Both steamers have in built bars, storage areas and ladies' and gents' WCs External • Both steamers have their own moorings, accessed by a busy walkway linking the park, fairground and many other local attractions

Location:

Stourport Steamer Company is located in the highly popular area of Stourport. The two steamers are docked by a busy park and local fairground, which attract all year round visitors and passing trade. Stourport has become one of the most desirable business and residential areas because of its excellent countryside, beautiful housing, good schools and hospitals and its access to the River Severn. Stourport is only a few miles away from Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Worcester and Birmingham and is close to the M5 Motorway making UK travelling easy.

Other information

Trading hours:

7 days per week