Description
Established PADI 5-Star IDC and Eco Dive Center for Sale – Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Turnkey opportunity to own a thriving and reputable 5-Star PADI IDC and Eco Dive Center, located directly on the beach in one of the Caribbean’s most stunning and safest island locations—Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Just 18 minutes by ferry from Cancun, this professionally recognized dive center has over 14 years of proven experience operating in a high-demand tourist destination with incredible potential for continued growth.
This is a unique chance to own the only 5★ PADI Instructor Development Center (IDC) and Eco Dive Center on Isla Mujeres — a fully equipped, purpose-driven dive center featuring pool access, boats, valuable nautical permits, and multiple income streams. Catering to recreational, professional, and specialty divers alike, the center is deeply respected for its professionalism, conservation initiatives, and strong community ties. It’s ready for a new owner to take the helm, with the option to continue operations supported by the existing Course Director.
📍 Location
Situated on the island of Isla Mujeres, just 18 minutes by ferry from Cancun
Closer to the whale shark aggregations than Playa del Carmen, Cancun, or Cozumel
Majority of dive sites located within 10–15 minutes by boat
Located in an extremely safe area with consistent tourism growth
Home to Playa Norte, one of the world’s most beautiful beaches
Located inside the Isla Mujeres National Marine Park, where the world-famous MUSA (Underwater Museum of Art) is found
🐠 Dive Center Highlights
The leading dive center, and only PADI 5-Star IDC and Eco Dive Center on Isla Mujeres, offering exceptional potential for instructor development and professional training.
Established for over a decade with a strong recreational customer base and robust professional dive training
Offers swim school, freediving, and mermaid programs, with opportunity to expand further
Course Director may remain involved to ensure business continuity and value
Access to a training pool included in sale
Longstanding presence and outstanding reputation in the local diving community
In active talks with a well-known dive equipment brand with global reach regarding a future collaboration to strengthen equipment availability at reduced costs and enhanced customer appeal.
🔧 Equipment & Marine Assets
2 compressors
75+ scuba tanks
Equipment for 30+ divers
One 40-ft boat (awaiting rebuild; included in sale)
One 30-ft boat with 20 highly valuable nautical permits (no new permits available in Isla Mujeres)
22+ dive sites visited regularly, in and outside the National Park – with potential for more
Pool access for confined water training (swim school, DSD, IDC, freediving & mermaid)
Fully equipped classroom, rinse area, and gear storage
Reception, retail space, and strong online presence
📊 Business Performance
4,000 customers annually
900 certifications per year
900 tours per year
High daily tour volume with consistent revenue
Strong partnerships with local tour operators, accommodations, and travel agencies
Highly ranked with a strong social and online presence
📈 Why Invest?
Unique opportunity to own a growing business in a booming eco-tourism destination
Located in a protected marine reserve with an ever-increasing flow of international travelers
Only certified 5-star IDC center on the island – corner the market on professional dive education
Support from existing Course Director ensures a seamless transition and sustained success
Reason for Sale:
The current owner is stepping away due to personal family obligations, including a time-sensitive property issue. The business is stable, respected, and poised for further expansion under the right leadership.
Support & Transition:
Owner open to continued involvement as Course Director under contract
Experienced staff willing to remain
SOPs, client list, contacts, and training resources provided
📩 Serious inquiries only. Financials and asset list available upon request.