Fill more boats, trips and berths from local search.

Yes. Holiday and experience platforms are useful for reaching new customers, but commission on every hire or ticket adds up. We build your own visibility on Google Maps and in AI recommendations, so more people find your website and book with you directly.

Clear boat and trip information, an easy online booking system and honest, all-in prices help turn those visits into bookings.

Yes. We describe your boats, routes, licences, certification and safety procedures as they actually are, and we’re happy for you to check anything technical before it goes live. We never suggest boating needs no care or experience; instead we explain your handover, briefing and support clearly, which is what reassures first-time hirers.

The Authority plan includes multi-location strategy, giving each base or marina its own optimised profile and visibility in its own area.

Updating your Google profile and boating listings can help within a few weeks, while better map positions for “boat hire near me” and mentions in AI answers generally take three to six months, depending on how many hire bases share your stretch of water. That makes it worth starting in the autumn or winter, before most people plan their spring and summer trips.

No. You’re billed monthly and can cancel before the next payment is taken, whatever the season. The profile, directory listings and links we’ve built stay in place for when you relaunch.

Returning hirers are valuable, so keep in touch with past customers who agree to hear from you and give them a reason to come back, such as early access to next year’s dates or a new route to try. Gift vouchers sell well before Christmas and Father’s Day.

Partnerships with local pubs, holiday lets, campsites, attractions and tourist information centres can bring steady referrals, and private charters for birthdays, corporate days and celebrations help fill weekdays.

Show the licences and certification that apply to you, such as your Canal & River Trust or Environment Agency licence, Boat Safety Scheme certificates and, for larger trip boats, MCA passenger certification. Quality Accredited Boatyard status, VisitEngland star ratings, public liability insurance, recent reviews and honest photos of every boat are also worth showing on your website and Google profile.

Set them out clearly before people book: the deposit, when the balance is due, any refundable security deposit and when it is returned, what fuel and extras cost, and what happens if someone cancels or the weather stops a trip. Holiday and day hires for specific dates are generally exempt from the 14-day cancellation right for distance contracts, so your own terms matter — keep them fair and easy to find.

Look at which dates sell slowly and who could use them: couples and retired customers midweek, walkers and photographers in spring and autumn, and families at half-term. Short breaks, winter wildlife or festive cruises, gift vouchers and off-season servicing, repairs and storage offers for boat owners help keep income coming in outside the main season.