Eco Abrolhos - Tourism Business Sale


Eco Abrolhos Cruises represents a unique opportunity to acquire an established and highly regarded marine tourism operation in Western Australia, operating expedition style cruises to two of Australia's most iconic marine tourism regions - the Abrolhos Islands and the Kimberley coast.

The business is centred around the M. V. Eco Abrolhos, a purpose built 35 metre steel hulled catamaran designed for extended expedition cruising, passenger comfort, and operational flexibility. The vessel accommodates up to 32 passengers in ensuite cabins and is supported by extensive onboard facilities and custom built aluminium exploration tenders.

Eco Abrolhos Cruises delivers two flagship products - five day cruises to the Abrolhos Islands and thirteen night expeditions along the Kimberley coast. The operation stands apart through its unrivalled local knowledge, long standing operational history, and established partnerships throughout the Abrolhos Islands that enable a depth of access and experience no other operator is currently offering.

These relationships, combined with highly sought after licences, accreditations and a proven operating model, create an attractive market position with increasing profitability and near-capacity forward bookings.

The business has demonstrated strong recovery and growth post COVID, with improving profitability driven by increased direct bookings and refined digital marketing strategies.

The business has a strong brand presence, high percetnages of repeat bookings and consistently growing ticket sales, supported by experienced crew and well developed systems.

The vendors have undertaken comprehensive preparation of the business for sale, including comprehensive, independent business and vessel valuations. The asking price reflects fair market value based on current conditions, historical and forecast performance, ongoing capital investment, and the strength of the brand and goodwill.

The M. V. Eco Abrolhos alone forms a substantial component of the asset base included in the sale and the business presents an exceptional opportunity for investors or operators seeking a proven, defensible tourism asset with significant barriers to entry and long term growth potential.

At request, Swan Marine can provide full details of the business and associated assets, equipment, licences, accreditations, financial records and optional leases for a retail bookings office, wharf and warehouse facilities in Geraldton.

This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully established, turn key expedition cruise operation with clear points of difference and an unrivalled presence at the Abrolhos Islands.

Contact Mike at SWAN MARINE for a detailed Information Memorandum including full company profile, asset & license list as well as inspection availability on or email at

This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully established, turn key expedition cruise operation with clear points of difference and an unrivalled presence at the Abrolhos Islands.

Region
Western Australia
Location
Geraldton Area
Usage
Charter, Commercial, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1980
Hull
Steel 35m Catamaran
Rego
UVI 450677
Builder
Carrington Slipways
Length
114' 6" - 34.89m
Beam
13.25m
Draft
2.2m
Displacement
342T
Deck Material
Steel & Teak
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine
2x Cummins KTA 19
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
600HP @ 1800RPM
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
~14,000 Port
2nd Engine Hrs
~10,000 Starboard
Cruise Speed
10knots
Propulsion
130mm steel K1020 shafts & 1400mm x 1093.7mm pitch props
Genset
2x Cummins Diesel engines coupled to 180kVA 3-phase alternators
Fuel
36,000L
Water
19.2T Fresh Water, 14T Grey Water & 2T Black Water
Accommodation
Total of 17 ensuited passenger cabins and 6 crew cabins. Sleeping 34 passengers total.
Cabins
6x King bed deluxe ensuite cabins
3x Queen bed ensuite cabins
1x Double bed ensuite cabin
3x King single bunk bed cabins with ensuites
4x single bed bunk cabins with ensuites
6x crew cabins
Berths
34 passenger
Galley
Full commercial-grade galley and appliances suitable for producing meals for up to 150people, including:
- double deep fryer & hot plate
- hot and cold bain maries
- x-large mixer & Robocoup
- blender, juicer and food processor
- commercial high-speed dishwasher & glass washer
- coffee machine
- stainless steel bench tops, sinks and cabinets
Refrigeration
Electric driven compressor for cold rooms and electric compressor/condensor units for bar and galley refigeration.
- 2.4m x 2.0m cool room
- 1x double fridge and 2x domestic fridges
- desert fridge & 2x bar fridges
- under bench fridge in galley
- 50kg/day ice maker
Freezer
- 2,000kg's of freezer space plus 7x chest freezers
Stove
Electric 6-burner stove, oven and grill rational combi oven
Water Maker
2x Citor Commercial grade desalinators producing 1500L/hour
Hotwater System
Electric
Shower
23 showers
Toilet
25 toilets
Entertainment
Starlink throughout
Comprehensive sound and PA systems
Large smart TV and surround sound
Air Conditioning
All accommodation spaces fully airconditioned.
Dinghy
4x 6.0m purpose-built alumnium centre console Kimberley tenders
Outboard
150HP Suzuki
Ground Tackle
2x 470kg plough anchors with rode of studlink galvanised chain. 2x hydraulic windlasses.
Safety Gear
Full compliment of SOLAS lifejackets and safety equipment for 1B and 1D AMSA survey
Bilge Pumps
3-phase general service bilge and fire mains pumps
Life Raft
2x 25 person SOLAS liferafts
Epirb
Yes - Float free
Life Jackets
50x SOLAS lifejackets
Flares
Offshore
Fire Protection
Smoke and heat sensors throughout, fire pumps, machinery space fixed system & foam additives
Electrics
Circuits: 415vAC / 240vAC / 24vDC / 12VDC
2 x 180 kVA charging alternators in engine rooms
Fully wired with protected circuit breakers throughout.
DC battery banks with Victron Energy smart chargers 80A & 50A
Emergency 24V batteries for radio and 2 banks for 24V emergency lighting
Electronics
Furuno commercial plotter
Furuno digital radar VCM-100 with MARPA
Furuno 2x sounders and 2x transducers (one on each hull)
Computer plotter with C-plot navigation software
4x GPS antennas
AIS
Sailor TT-3026D/S/M Maritime Mini C
Inmarsat C distress Alarm box
Satcom Global sat phones
Starlink
Icom HF Radio with built-in DSC watch
VHF: Icom ICM80 + Icom IC-GM651 GMDSS
Deck Gear
2x new EBM 5tonne cranes. Rated to 1000kg @ 10m and 2500kg @ 5m (installed April 2025)
3-phase Bauer dive compressor with 2x fill hoses @ 15mins/bottle
Saniloo 1800L C-class MARPOL compliant STP (Sewerage Treatment Plant)
Survey Details
AMSA 1B / 1C and 1D


ABOUT THE SELLER

Swan Marine
Michael Hourn
15 Phillimore Street
Fremantle
WA 6160 Australia




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