The official launch of Clear Boat Bahamas checks all of the boxes needed for local companies to take advantage of the growing number of tourists who come to The Bahamas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper said yesterday, at Clear Boat’s launch ceremony at Elizabeth on Bay.
Cooper said the company’s environmental focus, tourist-forward offering and ambitious expansion plans into the Family Islands, are the kinds of precepts needed by future companies that wish to grow from small businesses to large businesses.
“So you’re ticking all the boxes. This is good for tourism. It’s good for entrepreneurship,” said Cooper.
“You’re sending a signal to the rest of The Bahamas that there are indeed opportunities in tourism. You’re young, you’re energetic, you’re intelligent.”
He added: “You must succeed, because here is a business, a great idea, that’s ticking all the boxes.
“You must succeed, because each day, when I speak at events like this, I encourage other young people to get involved in business and get involved in the tourism industry.”
The concept of Clear Boat is simple, the company’s boats are made completely of transparent material that allows passengers to see through to the bottom of the ocean as they tour.
The company also promoted its Jet Car Bahamas experience, which rents jet boats fashioned to look like two-seater sports cars.
Clear Boat co-owner Lincoln Deal said yesterday during the ceremony that with a fleet of four clear boats, they hope to expand to Exuma, Bimini and Grand Bahama.
“We believe that innovation and tourism should be married,” said Deal.
“The tourism industry should never be stagnant. This industry has so much potential, and we owe it to ourselves and our country to keep pushing the envelope.
“That is why we didn’t just stop with the kayaks or the jet cars or the other adventures that we have tapped into. But today, we are proud to announce that we will be expanding to Exuma, and Bimini and Grand Bahama…. with something truly groundbreaking… a few more adventures that we’ll be announcing shortly.”
“We want to revolutionize the way that people see and experience The Bahamas.”
Deal said Grand Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood, Majestic Tours, Leisure Tours, and one of the cruise ships have all already committed contractually to working with Clear Boat Bahamas.
Cooper encouraged Deal and his partners to consider franchise opportunities to expand their business to other islands in The Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean.
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