How quickly can I get set up with Guidewinds?

Most captains are up and running in under 10 minutes. Create your account, add your trips with pricing and availability, connect Stripe for payments, and share your booking link.

Do you charge per-booking fees?

No. Guidewinds uses flat monthly pricing — you pay a fixed subscription fee and keep 100% of your booking revenue (minus standard Stripe processing fees of 2.9% + 30¢).

Can I try it before I pay?

Yes! Every plan comes with a 14-day free trial. No credit card required to start. You can set up your entire booking page and test everything before subscribing.

What payment methods can my customers use?

Customers can pay with credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Payments are processed through Stripe and deposited directly into your bank account.

What's the difference between the plans?

Starter ($39/mo) covers the essentials — online booking, payments, and customer management. Professional ($99/mo) adds AI concierge, email campaigns, partnerships, and gift cards. Enterprise ($199/mo) includes OTA distribution, dynamic pricing, fleet management, and API access.

Built for captains

Stop chasing bookings.Start fishing.

The simplest booking platform for fishing charter captains. Online payments, automated reminders, and a beautiful booking page.

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Your Charter

Marina Bay Harbor, Dock 12

4.7 (3 reviews)

Available Trips

Half-Day Inshore

Offshore Adventure

Sunset Cruise

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Flat monthly pricing — no percentage-based booking fees passed to your customers

Playing phone tag with potential customers

Online booking lets anglers book instantly, 24/7

Double-bookings and scheduling headaches

Real-time availability prevents conflicts automatically

Chasing deposits and last-minute cancellations

Collect deposits upfront, enforce cancellation policies

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.

Calendar Sync

Auto-sync your bookings to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.

Point of Sale

Process walk-in sales, add-ons, and tips with an integrated POS terminal.

SMS Notifications

Automatic text reminders for upcoming bookings and confirmations.

Waitlist Management

When slots fill up, customers join the waitlist and get notified automatically.

Discount Codes

Create promo codes with usage limits, expiration dates, and tracking.

AI that works while you sleep

Automate the busywork so you can focus on what you do best.

AI ConciergeProfessional

24/7 booking assistant that answers questions and helps anglers book.

Morning BriefingStarter

Daily email summary of today's bookings, weather, and action items.

Smart PricingProfessional

Dynamic pricing suggestions based on demand, season, and fill rates.

Marketing AIProfessional

Generate social posts, descriptions, and email copy in seconds.

Grow your revenue, not just bookings

Built-in marketing tools to fill empty slots and increase average order value.

Email CampaignsProfessional

Send targeted campaigns to past anglers with one click.

Instagram AutoDMProfessional

Auto-reply to keyword comments with your booking link.

PartnershipsProfessional

Cross-promote with other captains and earn referral commissions.

Affiliate ProgramProfessional

Let hotels, concierges, and influencers sell for you.

Merch StoreProfessional

Sell gear, apparel, and add-ons right from your booking page.

Gift Cards & LoyaltyStarter

Punch cards, discount codes, and gift cards to keep anglers coming back.

Service PackagesProfessional

Bundle trips into discounted packages to increase order value.

Short LinksProfessional

Branded short links with click tracking for every campaign.

Abandoned Cart RecoveryProfessional

Automatically email anglers who start but don't complete booking — recover 10-15% of lost revenue.

Marketplace ListingStarter

Get discovered by new anglers browsing the Guidewinds marketplace.

Ready to scale

Enterprise features for multi-asset operations and distribution channels.

OTA DistributionEnterprise

List on Viator, Google Things to Do, and GetYourGuide automatically.

Fleet DashboardEnterprise

Manage multiple vehicles and assets from a single view.

Dynamic PricingEnterprise

Automatically adjust prices based on demand and fill rates.

API AccessEnterprise

Build custom integrations with our developer API and webhooks.

Multi-LocationEnterprise

Manage multiple departure points and locations.

Advanced AnalyticsProfessional

Revenue trends, trip performance, and OTA channel metrics.

Community HubProfessional

Build a community forum for your anglers.

Custom DomainEnterprise

Run your booking page on your own domain.

Audit LogsEnterprise

Track every action taken by your team for compliance and accountability.

Custom Email BrandingEnterprise

Match confirmation emails to your brand with custom logos, colors, and templates.

Multi-Language SupportEnterprise

Serve international customers with translated booking pages.

Team Roles & PermissionsEnterprise

Granular access control for your team with custom role definitions.

Delight your anglers

Premium touches that make your charter stand out from the competition.

Group Payment SplittingProfessional

Let anglers split the bill — everyone pays their share online.

Gift CardsStarter

Sell gift cards online. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and corporate events.

Digital WaiversStarter

Send waivers before arrival. No paper, no clipboards.

QR Check-InProfessional

Scan and go. See who's arrived at a glance.

Weather AlertsProfessional

Automatic safety alerts when conditions affect your trips.

Fishing ReportsProfessional

Share booking highlights and photo galleries with anglers.

Customer PortalStarter

Self-service portal for bookings, gift cards, loyalty, and waivers.

Profile VideoProfessional

Showcase your business with video from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or direct upload.

Embed Booking WidgetProfessional

Add a booking widget to your existing website with a single line of code.

Review AggregationProfessional

Pull reviews from Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor into your profile automatically.

Themed Booking PagesProfessional

Match your booking page to your brand with custom colors and themes.

Professional Plan

Your customers get instant updates

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

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Captain Joe's Fishing Charters

✓ Your 6AM half-day trip is confirmed! See you at the meeting point. Reply HELP for questions.

Reminder: Your trip with Captain Joe is tomorrow at 6AM. Don't forget to arrive 15 minutes early! ☀️

Just now

Booking Confirmation

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Captain Joe's Fishing Charters

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

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Great! We'll see you Saturday at 6AM. Same time, same place. 👍

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.

Create your account

Add your trips

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

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 captains choose Guidewinds

Built specifically for captains 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.

Collect Deposits Upfront

No more chasing down payments. Collect deposits at booking and balances automatically before the trip.

Fill Your Calendar

Automated reminders, review requests, and a professional booking page that converts visitors into anglers.

What captains are saying

Hear from captains running their business with Guidewinds

“I was skeptical at first, but this thing paid for itself in the first week. No more missed calls, no more double bookings.”

Captain Mike

Florida Keys

“My customers love being able to book online. And I love not having to chase people for deposits anymore.”

Captain Sarah

San Diego

“Simple and it just works. That's all I wanted. Set it up in one afternoon and haven't looked back.”

Captain Joe

Charleston

See how much you'd save with flat pricing

See what flat pricing saves you

Bookings/month

Avg. booking price

Current platform

You'd save

$11,532/yr

$961/mo · 60% less than FareHarbor

FareHarbor

$1,592/mo

Guidewinds

$631/mo

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