Dive trip organizer
Organize group dive trips and sell them to local divers, with no shop or compressor needed.
- C$600-3k
- Side hustle
- Online
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
You plan group dive trips, such as weekend wreck dives, charter boat days or trips to warm-water resorts, and sell places online to divers in your area. Partner dive operators run the diving on site.
Your first three steps
- Pick one or two trips and get quotes and group terms from reputable dive operators or charter boats
- Build a simple booking page and share it with local dive clubs, forums and social groups
- Start with one small group trip, keep costs tight and ask every diver for feedback and referrals
Who pays
Certified divers, local dive clubs and recently trained divers who want to dive with a group.
How it makes money
A margin built into each trip price or commission from resorts, boats and operators, plus optional gear referral fees.
Skills that help
- Organizing and logistics
- Building relationships with operators
- Online marketing and sales
- Clear customer communication
Watch out for
- Some provinces require travel sellers to be registered or licensed, check your provincial consumer protection regulator
- Clear terms for deposits, cancellations and refunds, and insurance for the trips you sell
- Divers should have valid certification and dive insurance, so check what operators require
- Weather and operator cancellations, which can leave you holding costs
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a dive trip business in Canada?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on your website, booking tools, insurance and marketing. You partner with dive operators, so you don't need a shop or compressor.
How much can a dive trip organizer earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on how many trips you sell and how many divers join each one. Weather and operator cancellations can leave you holding costs.
What should I check before selling dive trips in Canada?
Some provinces require travel sellers to be registered or licensed, so check your provincial consumer protection regulator. Also set clear deposit, cancellation and refund terms, arrange insurance for the trips you sell, and check the certification and dive insurance operators require.
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