Trusted by 23,000+ operators
Paddle out, keep your booking system current.
See who’s booked, who’s checked in, and how many paddlers are on the manifest — from your phone at the dock. FareHarbor is the #1 booking software for kayak tours.
- 4.8 ★ 1,000+ Capterra reviews
- No monthly fees
- Round the clock support
- Founded 2013
Trusted by kayak tour and paddle sport operators worldwide
Kayak tour coverage
Everything your paddle operation needs in one platform
Timed launch templates
Run public tours, rentals, and private groups from one calendar.
Kayak capacity controls
Resource rules protect tandem and single kayak inventory across every departure.
Guide scheduling
Assign guides to each launch window so staffing is locked before guests arrive.
Weather & cancellation workflow
Apply weather holds, send guest updates, and support rebooking from your Dashboard.
Fast POS
FareHarbor Dock handles dockside sales, payments, and walk-ups.
Digital check-in and waivers
Mobile QR check-in with linked waivers and live manifest visibility keeps launch lines moving.
Paddle safety waivers
Collect and track digital waivers in your booking flow for safer, faster check-in.
Online and walk-up booking
Keep online, direct, and dockside bookings in one system with synchronized availability.
Gear rental add-ons
Upsell dry bags, snorkel kits, and photo packages at checkout.
Combos and packages
Bundle morning and sunset paddles or kayak-plus-snorkel trips in one booking flow.
Dynamic pricing
Set capacity- and time-based pricing rules to optimize demand across your calendar.
FHDN & API distribution partners
Reach 500+ FHDN affiliates and 250+ OTAs through one contract with synced inventory.
Automated communication
Send confirmations, reminders, and what-to-bring updates by email and SMS.
Affiliate tools
Give partners book buttons, QR codes, and promo codes with automatic 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 kayak tour operators grow
Protect every launch
Guide scheduling, kayak inventory, and updates from one dashboard.
Get more bookings
Friction-free checkout online, by phone, or at the dock.
Streamlined operations
Live manifest, waivers, and crew assignments in one place.
More sales channels
FHDN, concierges, and affiliates that send ready-to-paddle guests.
Complex schedules, simplified
Built for timed launch windows
From calm bay paddles to bioluminescent night tours, manage seasonal swings, weather-related holds, and kayak inventory without losing visibility across your schedule.
- Flexible trip templates for public tours, rentals, and private groups
- Kayak-to-booking matching with resource rules to protect fleet inventory
- Guide scheduling tied to each launch window
- Automated guest comms for confirmations, reminders, and what-to-bring updates
“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 paddler load before you leave the dock
Your mobile manifest gives you a live view of every reservation and headcount, including walk-ups. Your guides can see add-ons, waiver status, and experience notes before paddles hit the water.
- Live headcount that updates in real time
- Safety waivers linked to bookings for faster check-in
- Add-ons, guest notes, and launch details at a glance
- Fast offline check-in with mobile ticket scanning
“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
Expand demand without losing control of inventory
Your best bookings come from marinas, hotels, and trusted partners. FareHarbor helps you work with FHDN and OTAs while keeping rates, departures, and seat inventory 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
“You can initiate programs with very little upfront investment that can pay you back after only a handful of sales.”
Brady Stebbins, CEO, Southern Star Dolphin Cruise
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Own your bookings
Win more direct bookings and protect your margins
OTA reach matters, but your direct channel is where margin lives. FareHarbor helps you convert more guests on your own site while keeping inventory synced across every connected channel.
- Mobile-first booking flow for travelers booking on the move
- Online and walk-up bookings in one system with FareHarbor Dock POS
- Secure, PCI-compliant checkout with encrypted payments
- Real-time channel sync to prevent overbooks and stale availability
- Gear rental add-ons for dry bags, snorkel kits, and photos at checkout
- FareHarbor Sites operators see an average 28.3% lift in conversions
“You can initiate programs with very little upfront investment that can pay you back after only a handful of sales.”
Brady Stebbins, CEO, Southern Star Dolphin Cruise
Ask about growing direct bookings →How operators like you grew with FareHarbor
Real numbers from operators on the water. With the right tools from FareHarbor, yours could be next.
Jolly Pirates
Jolly Pirates replaced a disconnected waiver tool with FareHarbor Waivers. Signed waivers link directly to bookings so staff verify completion and check in guests from the same screen.
Speed up check-in with integrated waivers →“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
Sea Maui
Sea Maui joined the FareHarbor Distribution Network and let other Hawaiʻi operators sell their sails. Partner bookings poured in while they kept running tours.
Fill capacity with partner bookings →“Everyone should be on FHDN. It’s controllable, easy, and it works.”
Captain Phil Le Blanc, COO
Danger Charters
Danger Charters tested Trip Protection at checkout — pre-selected but easy to remove. The add-on unlocked a six-figure revenue stream and gave guests flexible cancellation and rebooking options without raising base prices.
Try Trip Protection at checkout →“When FareHarbor suggests trying something like Trip Protection, try it. If it doesn’t work, you can always turn it off.”
Haig Smith, Owner
Compare
FareHarbor vs. generic booking tools
| Category | FareHarbor | Regular alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Built for kayak operations | ✓ Purpose-built manifests, launch scheduling, and gear add-on workflows | — Generic ecommerce flows 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 | ✓ Dock POS, offline mobile check-in, waivers, and live manifests | — Manual rosters |
| Fleet & guide controls | ✓ Kayak inventory matching plus guide scheduling | — Limited or manual assignment workflows |
Built for every paddle
Your waters are unique. Your platform should be too.
From bay tours and mangrove paddles to whale-season kayaking and bioluminescent nights, FareHarbor supports every kayak tour subtype on the platform.
Kayak tours
Coordinate timed launches, kayak capacity, and guide assignments from one dashboard. Sell public tours, rentals, 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 launches, manage kayak capacity, and coordinate guides, weather, and guest comms, FareHarbor is built for your reality. Kayak operators use it to increase bookings and tighten dockside operations. A quick conversation with our team can show you exactly how it would map to your launch 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 trips and vessels, and connect your sales channels. Most charter 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.
You can place weather holds on specific launches, rebook guests, and trigger automated updates by email or SMS from your Dashboard or mobile app. Support self-service rebooking and Trip Protection options that fit your operation.
Yes. Manage multi-location operations with centralized reporting, per-fleet availability, guide assignment controls, and role-based permissions. If you operate from several docks or beaches, everything stays coordinated 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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Founded in Hawaiʻi
1,000+
Global employees
$10B+
Bookings processed
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