Powerful Booking Software. Simple to Run.
From simple day trips to complex multi-guide schedules, BrightCalendar is built for real-world operations. Choose the payment gateway that works for your business and get support when you need it.
500,000+
Bookings
$330mil+
Revenue
Freedom to Use Your Own Merchant
No lock-in, no forced payment processors. Use the payment gateway that works for your business and keep more of what you earn.
Complete Scheduling Control
Powerful booking engine built around the way charters and tours actually operate. Set availability, manage group sizes, deposits, and add-ons your way.
Built for Efficiency
Find reservations, add bookings, and manage availability in seconds. The system is clean, fast, and designed to get out of your way.
Support That Actually Responds
No wait times, no ticket queues. When you need help you get it fast, so you can get back to running your business.
Why you need it
Guests expect to book charters online — at any hour, from their phone. If you don’t offer it, they’ll book with the captain who does. Directories and marketplaces take a big cut of your hard-earned money, and without a proper system you risk double-bookings, missed trips, and wasted hours.
Our booking software fixes that. Direct bookings go straight to you, no commissions. Your schedule stays clear, organized, and under your control.
Booking Engine
Run your trips your way. Private, shared, or seasonal. Customize deposits, group sizes, and add-ons in minutes. The system handles scheduling automatically so every trip runs smooth and nothing overlaps.
Manage Bookings
All your trips, guests, and payments visible at a glance. Block off weather days, adjust pricing, or move a booking with one click. Stay organized, avoid double-bookings, and keep your schedule tight.
Checkout
Not every trip starts online. Add call-ins, walk-ups, or repeat customers right from your dashboard. Repeat customers check out faster with saved details. Adjust pricing, apply coupons, and send confirmations instantly.
Storefront
Showcase your trips the way they deserve. Guests can view availability, book instantly, and pay securely. No redirects, no third-party fees, no endless back-and-forth messages before someone commits.
Reports
See where your money is coming from. Track bookings, deposits, and seasonal trends to plan ahead and price smart. Build custom reports tailored to how your operation actually runs.
Add-ons & Fees
Upsell without awkward conversations. Include bait, fuel, or per-person fees directly in the checkout. Customers see everything clearly, you get paid up front, and nothing gets missed.
Forms & Waivers
Not every trip starts online. Add call-ins, walk-ups, or repeat customers right from your dashboard. Repeat customers check out faster with saved details. Adjust pricing, apply coupons, and send confirmations instantly.
Analytics
Connect your preferred analytics tools and track every visitor from first click to completed booking. Understand where your traffic comes from, what converts, and where customers drop off.
Payment Gateways
No lock-in, no forced processors. Accept payments through PayPal, Stripe, or Square. Choose the gateway that works best for your business and keep more of what you earn.
Simple, flexible pricing
Start free of commitment. Switch to subscription whenever it makes sense.
Booking fee
No monthly cost. Pay only when you earn. Perfect for getting started or low-volume operations.
2%
per online bookingAdmin bookings — always free- Unlimited bookings
- All features included
- Free setup
- Priority support
- Switch to subscription anytime
Best ValueSubscription
One flat rate. No per-booking fees. The smart choice once your bookings add up.
$89/mo
$799/year — save $269- Unlimited bookings
- All features included
- Free setup
- Priority support
- No per-booking fees
Not sure which to choose? Once your monthly online bookings exceed $4,450, the subscription pays for itself. Start on the booking fee plan and switch whenever you're ready, no pressure, no penalty.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Can I switch between plans?
Yes. Switch from the booking fee plan to a subscription (or back) at any time. No penalties, no paperwork.
Is there a contract? Can I cancel anytime?
No contracts. Cancel anytime, no questions asked.
Are there any setup or hidden fees?
None. Setup is completely free and what you see is what you pay. No surprises.
What counts as an admin booking?
Any booking you manually enter through the admin portal: phone call-ins, walk-ups, repeat customers. These are always free, regardless of your plan.
Do both plans include all features?
Yes. Every feature is available on both plans. The only difference is how you pay.
Which payment gateways are supported?
BrightCalendar supports Stripe, Square, PayPal, and Authorize.Net, with more gateways on the way. Use whichever works best for your business.
Is there a free trial?
We don't offer a self-serve trial, but we do something better. We'll set up a live demo using your actual criteria and walk you through the system personally, so you can see exactly how it works before committing.
Want to see it in action?
We'll set up a personalised demo based on your operation so you can see exactly how BrightCalendar works for your business.
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