Trusted by 23,000+ operators
More boats without booking chaos.
Hourly slots, vessel assignments, and signed waivers handled before renters arrive at the dock, so your team hands over keys, not clipboards. FareHarbor is the #1 booking software for boat rentals.
- 4.8 ★ 1,000+ Capterra reviews
- No monthly fees
- Round the clock support
- Founded 2013
Boat rental coverage
Everything your boat rental operation needs in one platform
Real-time rental availability
Sell hourly, daily, and multi-day slots with up-to-the-minute fleet availability.
Boat-to-booking matching
Route each rental to the right vessel automatically — and see what’s out on the water.
Cleaning and maintenance blocks
Block boats for turnaround or maintenance so you never double-book a slot.
Weather rebooking
Call a weather hold, rebook guests fast, and send updates by email or SMS from your Dashboard.
Fast POS
FareHarbor Dock handles dockside sales, payments, and last-minute walk-ups.
Digital check-in
Mobile QR check-in with linked waivers keeps dock lines moving.
Digital waivers
Collect and track signed waivers in your booking flow before keys are handed over.
Online booking and payments
Sell direct online with secure payments — web, phone, and dockside in one synced system.
Credit-card holds
Hold a card on file for security deposits at checkout — tied to each rental.
Add-ons
Upsell fuel packages, cooler rentals, or fishing gear at checkout.
Trip Protection
Offer flexible cancellation and rebooking at checkout without raising base rental prices.
Dynamic pricing
Set capacity- and time-based pricing rules to fill shoulder days and peak weekends.
FHDN & API distribution
Reach 500+ FHDN affiliates and 250+ OTAs through one contract with synced inventory.
Automated communication
Send dock directions, meeting-place details, reminders, and return-time updates by email and SMS.
Reporting
See which boats are out, what’s selling, and how your fleet is turning over — from your Dashboard.
Affiliate tools
Give marina partners and resellers book buttons, QR codes, and promo codes with commission tracking.
Simple pricing
No monthly fees
No setup fees. A small charge only on confirmed bookings.
Your revenue operating system
Explore how FareHarbor helps boat rental operators grow
Protect every rental slot
Fleet scheduling and vessel assignments from one dashboard.
Get more bookings
Easy booking online, by phone, or at the dock.
Day-of ops, simplified
Live manifest, waivers, and fleet status in one place.
More sales channels
FHDN, marinas, and affiliates that send ready-to-rent guests.
Complex schedules, simplified
Built for hourly and daily rental schedules
From pontoon afternoons to week-long bareboat charters, manage fleet turnover, maintenance windows, and seasonal demand without losing track of what’s on your calendar.
- Flexible templates for hourly, daily, and multi-day rentals
- Vessel-to-booking matching with capacity rules to protect fleet inventory
- Maintenance blackout windows tied to your online schedule
- Automated confirmations with dock directions, plus card holds and weather rebooking
“Having access to our online sailing schedule has made it much easier for me to plan out when our vessels are available for maintenance.”
Adam Koch, Vessel Manager, Chardonnay Sailing Charters
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Day-of operations
Know your renter count and vessel assignments before keys change hands
Your mobile manifest shows every reservation, walk-up, and add-on in real time. Dock staff see waiver status, license confirmations, and return-time notes before renters cast off.
- Live souls-on-board count that updates in real time
- Marine safety waivers linked to bookings for faster check-in
- Add-ons, passenger notes, and trip details at a glance
- Offline check-in with mobile ticket scanning at the dock
“With everything centralized in FareHarbor, managing waivers has become much simpler. This system allows us to speed up the check-in process and quickly verify that waivers are signed.”
Carla Cavallaro, Owner, Jolly Pirates
Ask about dockside check-in →Distribution
Reach more guests without losing control of your calendar
Your best bookings often come from partners who send you ready-to-book guests. FareHarbor helps you work with FHDN and OTAs while keeping rates, times, and availability in sync.
- FareHarbor Distribution Network (FHDN): connect with 500+ trusted affiliates under one agreement
- Affiliate Dashboard: give reseller partners live inventory access plus commission tracking
- 250+ OTA & API connections: including Viator, GetYourGuide, Expedia, and more
“Everyone should be on the FHDN and everyone should be using it. The program is very controllable and it’s easy to use.”
Captain Phil Le Blanc, COO, Sea Maui
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Own your bookings
Win more direct bookings and keep your margins
OTAs help you get discovered, but direct bookings are where you keep more of the money. FareHarbor helps you convert more guests on your own site, with one synced calendar across channels and no monthly fees in the slow season.
- Booking flow built for guests on their phones
- Online, phone, and walk-up sales in one system with FareHarbor Dock
- Secure checkout with encrypted payments
- Synced availability so you never double-book across channels
- Flexible pricing for public sessions, private groups, and seasonal routes
- FareHarbor Sites operators see an average 28.3% lift in conversions
“Our new FareHarbor site increased online bookings to 50-60% of total bookings [from about 20%]. It’s been a game-changer for capturing more direct bookings.”
Adam Doolittle, General Manager, Jamie’s Whaling Station
Ask about growing direct bookings →How operators like you grew with FareHarbor
Real numbers from marine rental and tour operators. With the right tools, yours could be next.
Ali’i Nui Maui
Ali’i Nui Maui uses Private Events with Custom Fields and Tags to track passenger details, menu selections, and vendor costs, keeping high-value group ops organized from quote to departure.
Streamline private group operations →“It’s all in one place, and that’s made a big difference! Private Events helped our team stay organized, serve our guests better, and keep reporting clear and accurate.”
Chloe Marino, Guest Experience Manager
Cruise San Diego
Cruise San Diego ditched third-party intake forms for FareHarbor Private Events, contracts, custom line items, payment schedules, and vendor payouts now live in one Dashboard.
Manage private groups in one Dashboard →“Managing private charters is now easier than ever. Our team can book, customize, and process payments all in one place.”
Derwayne Chesterman, Manager
Friendship Amsterdam
Friendship Amsterdam joined the FareHarbor Distribution Network with one contract and no extra integrations. Third-party bookings synced into their Dashboard with live availability and automatic payouts.
Reach travelers through FHDN →“Working with FareHarbor Distribution Network gave us exposure to travelers we wouldn’t have reached on our own. It was painless for us and it made a real impact on our bottom line.”
Peter van Gilst, Owner
Compare
FareHarbor vs. generic booking tools
| Category | FareHarbor | Regular alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Built for boat rentals | ✓ Manifests, fleet scheduling, and rental inventory controls | — Generic checkout tools and manual spreadsheets |
| Pricing | ✓ No monthly software fees, pay per confirmed booking | — Monthly subscriptions + hidden fees |
| Support | ✓ 24/7 phone & email support | — Business hours only, ticket queues |
| Distribution | ✓ 500+ FHDN affiliates and 250+ OTA/API connections | — Few or no OTA connections |
| Day-of operations | ✓ FareHarbor Dock POS, offline mobile check-in, waivers, and live manifests | — Manual rosters and paper tickets |
| Fleet controls | ✓ Vessel matching and rental inventory rules | — Spreadsheets and manual guesswork |
Built for every rental type
Your fleet is unique. Your platform should be too.
From pontoon afternoons and jet ski hours to bareboat weeks and captained day charters, FareHarbor adapts to how you actually run rentals.
Boat rentals
Coordinate hourly slots, fleet capacity, and vessel assignments from one dashboard. Sell rentals and walk-ups online, over the phone, or on-site with FareHarbor Dock, all from one synced calendar.
Talk to our team about your operation →FAQ
Frequently asked questions
If you manage fleet inventory, run hourly or daily rentals, and coordinate waivers and guest comms at the dock, FareHarbor is built for how you work. Boat rental operators use it to get more direct bookings and run smoother turnover operations. A quick call with our team can show you how it maps to your fleet workflow.
No monthly software fees, and you don’t pay platform fees out of pocket. A small fee is added at checkout, so your guests cover the cost. It scales with the bookings you actually take. Our team can walk you through pricing for your volume and season.
Easier than most operators expect. Our onboarding team helps you move existing bookings, set up your schedule, and connect your sales channels. Most operators are live in about 7–10 days, and you keep your current system running until you’re ready to switch.
Your website gets a booking flow that actually converts, and you can still list on major OTAs when you want extra reach. One inventory pool keeps availability accurate everywhere, so you can grow direct bookings without overbooking.
Yes. Run online bookings and walk-up sales together with FareHarbor Dock, our POS built for tour and activity operators. Walk-ups check out faster, availability stays in sync, and you see web, phone, and on-site sales in one place.
Place a hold on any departure, rebook guests, and send updates by email or SMS from your Dashboard or mobile app. Let guests rebook on their own, or offer Trip Protection if that fits how you run things.
Yes. Run multiple boats and marinas from one dashboard. See what’s available by vessel, block boats for maintenance, and control who on your team can book or edit. If you rent from several marinas, it all stays in one system.
Yes. Your crew can use offline check-in to scan tickets even with weak or no connectivity at the dock. Once service returns, manifests sync automatically.
From Hawaiʻi roots to a global leader.
Over a decade ago, our founders weren’t able to book a tour online in Hawaiʻi, so they built the booking system for it. Today, FareHarbor powers billions of experiences for 23,000+ companies across the globe, with the same mission we started with: make experiences better for everyone.
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23,000+
Companies worldwide
2013
Founded in Hawaiʻi
1,000+
Global employees
$10B+
Bookings processed
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