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The booking system for boat tours with smart utilization

Sell tickets online, manage seats, decks, and boats centrally, and board guests faster with QR. anny connects website, OTAs, phone, and walk-ins in a real-time inventory. Handle weather changes, rebookings, and credits effortlessly.

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Early sunlight reflects on calm waters as guests, dressed in light jackets, line up at the pier. A crew member greets them with a smile, while a tour boat quietly sails in the background. Seagulls circle above the harbor, with lines ready. The atmosphere is both anticipatory and relaxed.
Early sunlight reflects on calm waters as guests, dressed in light jackets, line up at the pier. A crew member greets them with a smile, while a tour boat quietly sails in the background. Seagulls circle above the harbor, with lines ready. The atmosphere is both anticipatory and relaxed.
Early sunlight reflects on calm waters as guests, dressed in light jackets, line up at the pier. A crew member greets them with a smile, while a tour boat quietly sails in the background. Seagulls circle above the harbor, with lines ready. The atmosphere is both anticipatory and relaxed.
Early sunlight reflects on calm waters as guests, dressed in light jackets, line up at the pier. A crew member greets them with a smile, while a tour boat quietly sails in the background. Seagulls circle above the harbor, with lines ready. The atmosphere is both anticipatory and relaxed.
On the upper deck, a guide with an outstretched arm points towards the skyline. Guests sit relaxed on benches, a gentle breeze rustling hats and scarves. Warm backlighting creates soft contours. A pair of binoculars lies next to a brochure, while gentle waves lap against the hull.
On the upper deck, a guide with an outstretched arm points towards the skyline. Guests sit relaxed on benches, a gentle breeze rustling hats and scarves. Warm backlighting creates soft contours. A pair of binoculars lies next to a brochure, while gentle waves lap against the hull.
On the upper deck, a guide with an outstretched arm points towards the skyline. Guests sit relaxed on benches, a gentle breeze rustling hats and scarves. Warm backlighting creates soft contours. A pair of binoculars lies next to a brochure, while gentle waves lap against the hull.
On the upper deck, a guide with an outstretched arm points towards the skyline. Guests sit relaxed on benches, a gentle breeze rustling hats and scarves. Warm backlighting creates soft contours. A pair of binoculars lies next to a brochure, while gentle waves lap against the hull.
A family stands by the railing, gazing at a wide riverside. Children count the passing buoys as the crew carefully secures a line. The deck is clean and subtly decorated, the water sparkling. Laughter and the gentle hum of the engine blend into a calm, clear atmosphere.

Set sail for fully booked tours without overbookings, weather stress, or paperwork

Without a central system, managing capacities, weather changes, and sales can quickly become confusing and time-consuming in day-to-day operations.

Overbookings due to improper channel sync

Website, OTAs, phone bookings, and walk-ins access separate inventories. During peak times, this results in double bookings and manual rescheduling. This ties up crew time, annoys guests, and jeopardizes occupancy per deck or ship.

Last-minute changes due to weather and disruptions

Rescheduling, waitlists, and refunds become time-consuming tasks without automation. Information reaches guests too late, no-shows remain unused, and cancellations create unnecessary gaps in revenue.

Features for boat tours that keep operations running smoothly

From the initial inquiry to onboarding, manage your fleet, capacity, and sales all in one system. Clear rules, organized inventory, and quick onboarding for your team.

Synchronize inventories in real-time across all channels

Connect your website, OTAs, phone, and walk-ins with a unified inventory. Smart Availability logically blocks and releases spaces to prevent double bookings.

  • Quotas and blackouts for partners

  • API and webhooks for seamless data exchange

  • Multiple availabilities for seats and decks

At the dock, a crew warmly welcomes two groups as another boat arrives. Clear demarcations for boarding and disembarking ensure smooth operations. The water is calm, and signage is easily visible. The scene is seamlessly and synchronously organized.
At the dock, a crew warmly welcomes two groups as another boat arrives. Clear demarcations for boarding and disembarking ensure smooth operations. The water is calm, and signage is easily visible. The scene is seamlessly and synchronously organized.
On the lower deck, the crew points to designated rows of seats as guests spread out. Bright incoming light casts clear lines. Life jackets are neatly prepared and ready. Everything feels organized, safe, and well-prepared.
On the lower deck, the crew points to designated rows of seats as guests spread out. Bright incoming light casts clear lines. Life jackets are neatly prepared and ready. Everything feels organized, safe, and well-prepared.

Smartly manage capacities, seating plans, and fleet

Plan seats, decks, and boats visually, considering life jackets as well as crew capacities, and implement maintenance blockers seasonally.

  • 3D room planner for seat allocation

  • Advanced booking rules for groups

  • Schedules and displays at the dock

Manage QR boarding and digital manifest effortlessly

QR check-in speeds up boarding, ensuring no-shows are accurately recorded. Passenger data automatically populates digital manifests, including exports for authorities and internal reconciliation.

  • Check-in and Check-out

  • Custom fields for security information

  • Automatic exports

Guests are calmly lined up in a short, orderly queue at the entrance. A crew member gently indicates the way with a composed gesture. In the background, the line releases from the bollard. The atmosphere is focused and friendly, ready for a punctual departure.
Guests are calmly lined up in a short, orderly queue at the entrance. A crew member gently indicates the way with a composed gesture. In the background, the line releases from the bollard. The atmosphere is focused and friendly, ready for a punctual departure.
On the upper deck, a crew member hands trays of drinks to a small group. A discreet sign highlights a special offer. The sun is low, shimmering on the water. This scene conveys a sense of quality and extra onboard experiences.
On the upper deck, a crew member hands trays of drinks to a small group. A discreet sign highlights a special offer. The sun is low, shimmering on the water. This scene conveys a sense of quality and extra onboard experiences.

Dynamic Pricing, Add-ons, and Automated Refunds

Manage seasonal, time-of-day, and event pricing, sell additional services per ride or charter, and easily manage rebooking and cancellation.

  • Group and B2B rates

  • Vouchers and packages

  • Online payments and SEPA with automatic refund processing

Use Cases for Shipping Companies and Boat Tour Providers

Industry Insights

How Digital Bookings are Transforming Boat Tours

Today's guests expect instant availability, mobile tickets, and transparent pricing. Boat tours are also highly dependent on the season and weather, making flexible rebooking and clear policies essential.

  • Online-first replaces phone calls and long waiting times

  • Real-time availability builds trust and conversion

  • Dynamic pricing adjusts revenue to demand and season

  • Groups and B2B require contingents and fixed rates

Data-driven operations improve capacity planning, crew deployment, and safety. At the same time, digital manifests and structured processes enhance compliance. Those who adopt digital bookings early gain predictable occupancy, faster processes, and a consistent experience from the harbor to the top deck.

Simplify your workday today

"Simply the best booking software" (OMR Reviews, Q3/2025) - Try it free for 14 days

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform OMR Reviews für das Q2 2025 in der Kategorie Workplace Management Top Rated
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 Grid Leader auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 europaweit High Performer auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 in der EMEA Region Regionaler Leader unter den Small Businesses auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform G2 im Sommer 2025 Grid Leader unter den Small Businesses
Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform G2 im Sommer 2025 europaweit High Performer unter den Small Businesses

Simplify your workday today

"Simply the best booking software" (OMR Reviews, Q3/2025) - Try it free for 14 days

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform OMR Reviews für das Q2 2025 in der Kategorie Workplace Management Top Rated
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 Grid Leader auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 europaweit High Performer auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist im Sommer 2025 in der EMEA Region Regionaler Leader unter den Small Businesses auf der Bewertungsplattform G2
Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform G2 im Sommer 2025 Grid Leader unter den Small Businesses
Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform G2 im Sommer 2025 europaweit High Performer unter den Small Businesses

FAQ's

Everything you need to know

If you have any further questions, contact us.

When is anny the best booking system for my boat tour company?

anny is ideal if you want to synchronize multiple sales channels, manage complex capacities per seat, deck, or boat, and handle digital boarding. When weather changes are frequent, you benefit from flexible rescheduling, waitlists, automatic refunds, and digital manifests with authority export.

When is anny the best booking system for my boat tour company?

anny is ideal if you want to synchronize multiple sales channels, manage complex capacities per seat, deck, or boat, and handle digital boarding. When weather changes are frequent, you benefit from flexible rescheduling, waitlists, automatic refunds, and digital manifests with authority export.

When is a booking system truly beneficial for boat tours?

Once you coordinate recurring departures, seasonal schedules, or multiple boats, it pays off. Especially when you sell via websites and OTAs, a centralized inventory saves time, avoids double bookings, and increases occupancy through clear quotas and smart pricing logic.

When is a booking system truly beneficial for boat tours?

Once you coordinate recurring departures, seasonal schedules, or multiple boats, it pays off. Especially when you sell via websites and OTAs, a centralized inventory saves time, avoids double bookings, and increases occupancy through clear quotas and smart pricing logic.

How does anny handle bad weather, cancellations, and rescheduling?

You define cancellation and rebooking policies, initiate mass communication via email or SMS, and enable self-service rebooking. Waiting lists can be activated, credits and vouchers replace cancellations, and automated refunds simplify processing in the event of failures.

How does anny handle bad weather, cancellations, and rescheduling?

You define cancellation and rebooking policies, initiate mass communication via email or SMS, and enable self-service rebooking. Waiting lists can be activated, credits and vouchers replace cancellations, and automated refunds simplify processing in the event of failures.

Does anny support seat and deck management as well as OTAs like GetYourGuide?

Yes. Seats, decks, and boats can be logically linked, including safety resources such as life jackets. With contingents, blackouts, and API/webhooks, you provide OTAs and partners with reliable availability. This ensures the inventory stays cleanly synchronized across the website, GetYourGuide, Viator, and others.

Does anny support seat and deck management as well as OTAs like GetYourGuide?

Yes. Seats, decks, and boats can be logically linked, including safety resources such as life jackets. With contingents, blackouts, and API/webhooks, you provide OTAs and partners with reliable availability. This ensures the inventory stays cleanly synchronized across the website, GetYourGuide, Viator, and others.

Why customers love anny

Dominik

cognitio Kommunikation & Planung

With anny, you can easily and seamlessly book your desired desk in the office.

Flo

Particularly helpful are the structured onboarding process and the clear FAQs - this made everything ready to go in no time.

Liron

euronova

anny is simply fantastic! The platform is incredibly user-friendly, and it's a real joy to use.

Stefan H.

The integration into our company after launch was quick and virtually effortless.

Regina

BIG direkt

What I like best is the collaboration and personal support at anny. The implementation went smoothly, and all questions could be resolved quickly.

Erik

Crowe Kleeberg

The implementation in Personio and Teams is perfect!

Bastian

Tyczka

The value for money is convincing: Anny offers a fair pricing structure with extensive features, making the investment absolutely worth it.

Petra

dogado

It is very helpful that the office occupancy is managed by a tool accessible to everyone. Employees from other locations can see if their team is on-site.

Ajay

N3EOS

Easy-to-use interface, simple navigation, and super fast.

Yannic

cityscaper LLC

anny is an exceptionally user-friendly and flexible booking platform that has significantly streamlined our scheduling processes.

Frederik

You can just tell that anny was developed with a genuine understanding of the challenges of hybrid work environments.

Alexander H.

anny's intuitive interface and versatile booking features make it a perfect tool for our booking management.

Why customers love anny

Regina

BIG direkt

What I like best is the collaboration and personal support at anny. The implementation went smoothly, and all questions could be resolved quickly.

Erik

Crowe Kleeberg

The implementation in Personio and Teams is perfect!

Bastian

Tyczka

The value for money is convincing: Anny offers a fair pricing structure with extensive features, making the investment absolutely worth it.

Petra

dogado

It is very helpful that the office occupancy is managed by a tool accessible to everyone. Employees from other locations can see if their team is on-site.

Ajay

N3EOS

Easy-to-use interface, simple navigation, and super fast.

Yannic

cityscaper LLC

anny is an exceptionally user-friendly and flexible booking platform that has significantly streamlined our scheduling processes.

Frederik

You can just tell that anny was developed with a genuine understanding of the challenges of hybrid work environments.

Alexander H.

anny's intuitive interface and versatile booking features make it a perfect tool for our booking management.

Why customers love anny

Regina

BIG direkt

What I like best is the collaboration and personal support at anny. The implementation went smoothly, and all questions could be resolved quickly.

Erik

Crowe Kleeberg

The implementation in Personio and Teams is perfect!

Bastian

Tyczka

The value for money is convincing: Anny offers a fair pricing structure with extensive features, making the investment absolutely worth it.

Petra

dogado

It is very helpful that the office occupancy is managed by a tool accessible to everyone. Employees from other locations can see if their team is on-site.

Ajay

N3EOS

Easy-to-use interface, simple navigation, and super fast.

Yannic

cityscaper LLC

anny is an exceptionally user-friendly and flexible booking platform that has significantly streamlined our scheduling processes.

Frederik

You can just tell that anny was developed with a genuine understanding of the challenges of hybrid work environments.

Alexander H.

anny's intuitive interface and versatile booking features make it a perfect tool for our booking management.

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Empowering the world to share resources

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform OMR Reviews für das Q2 2025 in der Kategorie Workplace Management Top Rated
anny ist Winter 2026 G2 Grid Leader
anny ist Fall 2025 Europa High Performer bei G2
anny US Inc. 2025
App Store Download for Room Management
Download from Google Play for Room Management

Empowering the world to share resources

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform OMR Reviews für das Q2 2025 in der Kategorie Workplace Management Top Rated
anny ist Winter 2026 G2 Grid Leader
anny ist Fall 2025 Europa High Performer bei G2
anny US Inc. 2025
App Store Download for Room Management
Download from Google Play for Room Management

Empowering the world to share resources

Anny ist auf der Bewertungsplattform OMR Reviews für das Q2 2025 in der Kategorie Workplace Management Top Rated
anny ist Winter 2026 G2 Grid Leader
anny ist Fall 2025 Europa High Performer bei G2
anny US Inc. 2025
App Store Download for Room Management
Download from Google Play for Room Management