Offer your passengers a premium on-water experience aboard this beautifully presented 55-foot West Coaster Conquest commercial charter vessel. Certified to carry 45 passengers plus crew in protected waters and 25 passengers plus crew offshore, this versatile tourism platform combines luxury presentation, commercial capability and immediate earning potential.
Built to deliver memorable passenger experiences, the vessel has recently undergone approximately $50,000 in quality upgrades, creating an inviting and professional environment for both private and commercial charter operations.
Whether you're conducting whale watching tours, corporate cruises, weddings, private functions or public sightseeing cruises, this vessel provides the versatility to generate income across multiple tourism markets.
Few commercial passenger vessels combine premium presentation with proven commercial capability as successfully as this West Coaster Conquest.
Presented in sound seaworthy condition, the vessel has recently completed an out-of-water inspection, hull clean and antifoul. The underwater hull was found to be in excellent condition, with no signs of osmosis, delamination or structural damage. Stern gear, anodes and skin fittings were all inspected and found to be in good condition.
Passengers immediately notice the quality of the fit-out. Premium seating, teak-look marine carpet, a custom stainless-steel food preparation module and a new stainless-steel bar create a modern, comfortable atmosphere that suits everything from relaxed sightseeing cruises to weddings and corporate entertaining.
Comfort plays a major role in repeat business, and this vessel delivers an experience well above the standard expected from many commercial charter boats.
Features include:
The result is a vessel equally suited to premium tourism experiences and private functions.
The vessel operates as a Class 1B and 1C National Domestic Commercial Vessel, allowing:
This flexibility allows operators to diversify income through:
A commercial liquor licence further enhances revenue opportunities by allowing onboard beverage service during charter operations.
The sale includes the well-established Sunshine Coast Afloat business.
Operating successfully for approximately 30 years, the business has built an excellent reputation within the Sunshine Coast tourism industry and offers an incoming owner an immediate commercial platform.
Included with the business are:
Purchase the vessel on its own merits or take advantage of an established tourism business ready to continue operating from day one.
Category: Charter Vessel
Make: West Coaster Conquest
Construction: Fibreglass
Length: 55ft (approximately 16.8m)
Class: 1B & 1C
Capacity Protected Waters: 45 Passengers + Crew
Capacity Offshore: 25 Passengers + Crew
The vessel is certified to carry 45 passengers plus crew in protected waters and 25 passengers plus crew offshore under its current Class 1B and 1C survey.
The vessel is ideal for whale watching, sightseeing cruises, weddings, private charters, corporate events, eco-tourism, public cruises and special event charters.
Approximately $50,000 has been invested in upgrades including a stainless-steel food preparation module, stainless-steel bar, premium marine carpet and quality passenger seating.
Yes. The vessel has recently been slipped, antifouled and inspected, and is presented in sound commercial condition ready for continued operation.
Yes. The asking price includes the established Sunshine Coast Afloat tourism business together with its commercial liquor licence, Safety Management System and Certificate of Operation.
Yes. The business includes a commercial liquor licence, providing additional revenue opportunities for private functions, weddings and tourism cruises.
The combination of premium presentation, flexible passenger capacity, recent upgrades, commercial liquor licence and an established award-winning tourism business creates a genuine turnkey commercial opportunity.
Absolutely. The quality seating, modern fit-out, stainless-steel bar and spacious passenger areas make the vessel exceptionally well suited to weddings, corporate functions and private events.
