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Built for captains

Stop chasing bookings.Start fishing.

Let customers book online while you're on the water. Get paid automatically. No more phone tag.

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Flat monthly pricing — no booking fees, no per-customer charges

Tired of phone tag?

Customers book online 24/7, even while you're out on the water.

Wasting time on admin?

Automated confirmations, reminders, and payment collection.

Chasing deposits?

Get paid upfront. No more no-shows or last-minute cancellations.

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Simple tools that work. No complicated setup, no technical skills required.

Online Booking

Your own booking page where customers can see availability and book instantly.

Payment Processing

Accept credit cards for deposits or full payment. Money goes straight to your bank.

Customer Management

Keep track of all your bookings, customer details, and special requests.

Works on Any Device

Your booking page looks great on phones, tablets, and computers.

Simple Reports

See your bookings and revenue at a glance. Know how your business is doing.

Secure & Reliable

Bank-level security for payments. Your data is always safe and backed up.

Professional Plan

Your customers get instant updates

No more “I forgot” calls. No more no-shows. Automated SMS keeps everyone on the same page.

9:41

Capt. Mike's Charters

✓ Your 6AM half-day trip is confirmed! See you at Dock 4, Marina Bay. Reply HELP for questions.
Reminder: Your fishing trip with Capt. Mike is tomorrow at 6AM. Dock 4, Marina Bay. Don't forget sunscreen! ☀️

Just now

Booking Confirmation

9:41

Capt. Mike's Charters

⚠️ Weather Alert: Your trip tomorrow has been rescheduled to Saturday due to high winds. Reply OK to confirm.
OK

Read 2:34 PM

Great! We'll see you Saturday at 6AM. Same dock, same crew. 🎣

Weather Alert

SMS notifications included in Professional plan

Booking confirmations
24-hour reminders
Weather alerts
2-hour reminders
Balance due notices
Cancellation updates
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Up and running in 10 minutes

Seriously. It's that simple.

1

Create your account

Sign up for free and tell us about your charter business.

2

Add your trips

Set up your trip types, prices, and available dates.

3

Share your link

Send your booking link to customers or add it to your website.

Simple, honest pricing

Try free for 14 days. Pick a plan when you're ready.

Starter

$39.00/month
  • 50 bookings/month
  • 5 trip types
  • 2 team members
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Professional

$89.00/month
  • 200 bookings/month
  • Unlimited trip types
  • 10 team members
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Enterprise

$199.00/month
  • Unlimited bookings
  • Unlimited trip types
  • Unlimited team
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Why operators choose Guidewinds

Built specifically for charter operators who want to spend more time on the water

Book While You Fish

Your customers can book and pay online 24/7 - even while you're out on the water with no cell service.

Get Paid Automatically

Deposits collected upfront. No more chasing payments or dealing with no-shows.

Digital Waivers Included

Legal protection built-in. Customers sign before they arrive, all records stored securely.

Trusted by captains like you

Hear what other operators have to say about running their business with Guidewinds

“I used to spend hours every week on the phone scheduling trips. Now customers book themselves and I get paid before they even show up.”

Mike R.

Charter Captain · Florida Keys, FL

“The digital waivers alone saved me thousands in potential liability issues. Everything is documented and stored automatically.”

Sarah T.

Tour Operator · San Diego, CA

“Switched from FareHarbor and I'm saving over $400 a month. Plus my customers actually prefer the cleaner booking experience.”

James L.

Fishing Guide · Lake Tahoe, NV

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See what flat pricing saves you

You'd save

$11,532/yr

$961/mo · 60% less than FareHarbor

FareHarbor

$1,592/mo

Guidewinds

$631/mo

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