How big is the diving industry?

There are also, says DEMA, between 2.7 to 3.5 million active scuba divers in the US and as many as 6 million active scuba divers worldwide. Meanwhile, when it comes to snorkellers, there are an estimated 11 million in the US and approximately 20 million worldwide.

How profitable is a dive shop?

With average revenues of about $500K annually, the local dive shop is either a small or micro business. There’s nothing wrong with that, except it can be challenging at times. With this level of annual revenues, it is unlikely you can afford a vice-president for each one of these functions.

How much is the scuba diving industry worth?

The global recreational scuba diving equipment market size was valued at $1.95 billion in 2019 and is forecasted to reach this level again…

How many scuba dives a year?

DAN 2014/12/17 data shows there are 3.174 million divers in America. Their data shows that 2.351 million dive 1 to 7 times per year. 823,000 dive 8 or more times per year. It is reasonable to say that the average would be in the neighbourhood of 5 dives per year.

How do I start a successful dive shop?

How to Open a Dive Shop or Resort

  1. Start With a Well-Researched, Realistic Business Plan.
  2. Be Prepared to Work 40-50 Hours a Week.
  3. Buying a Dive Shop Vs.
  4. Avoid the Most Common Mistake New Dive Shop Owners Make.
  5. Choose the Right Business Partner.
  6. PADI Business Academy.
  7. PADI Regional Managers.
  8. Other PADI Benefits.

How much does it cost to scuba dive?

For beginners, it costs around $70 to $200 to do a single introductory dive with a guide and between $200 and $600 or more to do an open water diving course with a scuba instructor. Online courses are available to begin your scuba diving certification journey at your own pace and range from $0 to $200.

How do you market scuba diving?

Here are 9 to get you started.

  1. Work on your website.
  2. Rent out your dive equipment online.
  3. Enable online bookings for dive experiences.
  4. Promote your business on Facebook.
  5. Take advantage of the visual aspect of social media.
  6. Cross-sell with other tour and activity providers.
  7. Make a name for yourself in your local area.

Is scuba diving sustainable?

Can scuba diving be sustainable? Yes – certainly there is no reason why scuba diving responsibly cannot be a sustainable activity. Scuba diving is the best way to be part of a new world, or, in other words, the marine environment.

How many dive shops in the world?

5637 PADI dive shops
There are currently 5637 PADI dive shops in the World, of which 434 are 5 Star Career Development Centers, 991 are 5 Star Instructor Development Centers/Resorts, 1790 are PADI 5 Star Dive Centers/Resorts.