Trusted by 23,000+ operators
Make bookings so easy, it’s scary.
Timed entry, cast assignments, and live headcount from your phone — so sold-out nights stay terrifying for guests and manageable for your team. FareHarbor is the #1 booking software for haunted attractions.
- 4.8 ★ 1,000+ Capterra reviews
- No monthly fees
- Round the clock support
- Founded 2013
Trusted by haunted house and seasonal scare attraction operators worldwide
Haunted attraction coverage
Everything your haunted attraction needs in one platform
Timed entry templates
Run public shows, private groups, and seasonal nights from one calendar.
Scare-team scheduling
Assign cast and crew to each time slot so staffing is locked before doors open.
Capacity controls
Protect throughput with resource rules so you never overbook a show.
Weather & cancellation workflow
Place holds on shows, rebook guests, and send automated email or SMS updates.
Fast POS
FareHarbor Dock handles gate sales, payments, and last-minute walk-ups.
Digital check-in and waivers
Mobile QR check-in with linked waivers keeps entry lines moving.
Liability waivers
Collect and track digital waivers in your booking flow before guests enter.
Online and walk-up booking
Keep web, phone, and on-site bookings in one system with synced availability.
Trip Protection
Offer flexible cancellation and rebooking at checkout without raising base ticket prices.
Add-ons and combos
Upsell fast passes, photo packages, or second attractions at checkout.
Dynamic pricing
Set capacity- and time-based rules to fill slow nights and peak weekends.
FHDN & API distribution partners
Reach 500+ FHDN affiliates and 250+ OTAs through one contract with synced inventory.
Automated communication
Send confirmations, reminders, and entry instructions by email and SMS.
Affiliate tools
Give hotel 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 haunted attraction operators grow
Protect every show
Timed entry, cast scheduling, and updates from one dashboard.
Get more bookings
Friction-free checkout online, by phone, or at the gate.
Streamlined operations
Live manifest, waivers, and scare-team notes in one place.
More sales channels
FHDN, hotels, and affiliates that send ready-to-scream guests.
Complex schedules, simplified
Built for timed haunted show entry
From opening weekend to closing night, manage seasonal demand, cast availability, and multiple attractions without losing visibility across your calendar.
- Flexible templates for public shows, private groups, and specialty nights
- Cast and crew scheduling tied to each entry slot
- Capacity rules that protect throughput on every show
- Automated guest comms for confirmations, reminders, and entry instructions
“The Waitlist gave us real visibility into how much demand we had for these experiences.”
Jess Podgurski, Reservations Department Supervisor, Cape Cod Central Railroad
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Day-of operations
Know your headcount before you open the doors
Your mobile manifest shows every reservation, walk-up, and add-on in real time. Staff see waiver status, fast-pass flags, and private-group notes before guests enter.
- Live headcount that updates in real time
- Digital waivers linked to bookings for faster check-in
- Add-ons, guest notes, and show details at a glance
- Offline check-in with mobile ticket scanning
“FareHarbor has changed our lives.”
Lauren Waite, Manager, Reindeer Farm
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Expand demand without losing control of inventory
Your best bookings often come from hotel partners and local affiliates. FareHarbor helps you work with FHDN and OTAs while keeping rates, show times, and capacity synchronized.
- 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 margin lives. FareHarbor helps you convert more guests on your own site — no monthly fees eating into slow-season months.
- Mobile-first booking flow for travelers booking on the move
- Online and walk-up sales in one system with FareHarbor Dock
- Secure, PCI-compliant checkout with encrypted payments
- Real-time channel sync to prevent overbooks
- Trip Protection and promo codes that grow revenue per guest
- FareHarbor Sites operators see an average 28.3% lift in conversions
“This new feature enabled the operator to upsell their extensive entertainment options which increased their average total sales while also enhancing the online booking experience for their customers.”
FareHarbor customer story, Missouri Homestead
Ask about growing direct bookings →How operators like you grew with FareHarbor
Real numbers from operators who run high-volume seasonal attractions. With the right tools, yours could be next.
Cape Cod Central Railroad
When Valentine's Day Dinner and Brunch trains sold out, Cape Cod Central Railroad activated FareHarbor Waitlist. Nearly 1,400 guests joined the list — giving the team visibility into demand and a faster way to fill cancellations.
Capture demand when shows sell out →“The Waitlist gave us real visibility into how much demand we had for these experiences.”
Jess Podgurski, Reservations Department Supervisor
Missouri Homestead
With 30+ tours, activities, and live shows on property, this Missouri homestead used Combos to pair a Rock n Roll show with outdoor drama, dinner shows, and park admission in one uninterrupted checkout flow.
Bundle shows and add-ons at checkout →“This new feature enabled the operator to upsell their extensive entertainment options which increased their average total sales while also enhancing the online booking experience for their customers.”
FareHarbor customer story
Reindeer Farm
Reindeer Farm went from an open sign on the roadside to timed tours, seasonal offerings, and fall festival events. QR code scanning sped check-in for peak nights drawing up to 3,000 guests a day.
Speed up gate check-in on busy nights →“FareHarbor has changed our lives.”
Lauren Waite, Manager
Compare
FareHarbor vs. generic booking tools
| Category | FareHarbor | Regular alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Built for haunted attractions | ✓ Purpose-built manifests, timed entry scheduling, and waiver workflows | — Generic ecommerce flows and manual spreadsheets |
| Pricing | ✓ No monthly software fees, pay per confirmed booking | — Monthly subscriptions + hidden fees — painful in off-season |
| 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 |
| Cast & capacity controls | ✓ Scare-team scheduling and resource-based throughput rules | — Limited or manual assignment workflows |
Built for every kind of scare
Your haunt is unique. Your platform should be too.
From walk-through mazes and haunted hayrides to ghost tours and escape rooms, FareHarbor adapts to how you actually run show nights.
Haunted attractions
Coordinate timed entry, group capacity, and cast assignments from one dashboard. Sell public shows, private groups, and walk-ups through online checkout and FareHarbor Dock with live availability across every channel.
Talk to our team about your operation →FAQ
Frequently asked questions
If you run timed entry, manage throughput capacity, and coordinate cast, waivers, and guest comms, FareHarbor is built for how you work. Seasonal scare operators use it to increase bookings and tighten gate operations. A quick call with our team can show you exactly how it maps to your show workflow.
There are no monthly software fees, and you don’t pay platform fees out of pocket. A small fee is applied during checkout, so your guests cover the cost. Costs scale with confirmed bookings. Our team can walk you through a tailored quote for your volume and seasonality.
Easier than most operators expect. Our onboarding team helps you import existing bookings, set up your shows and entry times, and connect your sales channels. Most operators are live in as little as 7–10 days — and you keep running your current system until you’re ready to switch over.
You get a high-converting direct booking flow for your website plus access to major OTAs when you want extra reach. One shared inventory pool keeps availability accurate across channels, so you can grow direct share without risking overbooks.
Yes. Run direct online bookings and in-person sales together with FareHarbor Dock, our POS built for tour and activity operators. That means faster walk-up checkouts, synchronized availability, and one operational view across web, phone, and on-site transactions.
Place holds on specific shows, rebook guests, and trigger automated updates by email or SMS from your Dashboard or mobile app. Support self-service rebooking, Trip Protection, and cancellation policies that fit your seasonal operation.
Yes. Manage multi-attraction operations with centralized reporting, per-show availability, cast assignment controls, and role-based permissions. If you run several haunts or entry gates, everything stays coordinated in one system.
Yes. Staff can use offline check-in to scan tickets even with weak or no connectivity at the gate. 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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