# FareHarbor Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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FareHarbor

4.7 (1129)

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Last updated July 21st, 2026

# Reviews of FareHarbor

Ease of use

4.6

Customer Service

4.8

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

KH

Kevin H

General contractorArchitecture & Planning, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“Another great feature is the automated confirmations and reminders sent to customers—it helps reduce no-shows and keeps everyone informed.“

March 9, 2026

KH

Kevin H

General contractorArchitecture & Planning, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“FareHarbor has potential as a service, but based on my experience it needs significant improvement in efficiency, communication, and respect for users’ time. Until those issues are addressed, it’s hard for me to recommend it to others.“

March 9, 2026

BB

Bree B

Admin AssistantFishery, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“It played a key role in keeping our fishing charter operations organized and running smoothly, particularly with the fast-paced nature of cruise clientele“

April 13, 2026

KH

Kevin H

General contractorArchitecture & Planning, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“One of the biggest issues I encountered was how long certain processes take compared to what you would expect from a modern booking and management platform.“

March 9, 2026

KH

Kevin H

General contractorArchitecture & Planning, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“Overall, the platform is reliable and makes day-to-day operations smoother for businesses that rely on scheduling and reservations.“

March 9, 2026

AR

Agnes R

Chief Executive OfficerInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“you have to hit the "increase" button a million times because it won't allow you to enter your guests (which is frustrating).“

June 3, 2026

BB

Bree B

Admin AssistantFishery, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“The online booking system made it super easy for customers to snag their spots without a ton of back-and-forth chatting.“

April 13, 2026

AR

Agnes R

Chief Executive OfficerInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“taking payments online is a lot easier than dealing with those stupid old paper forms that get ruined by water.“

June 3, 2026

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Emma P.  
Owner  
Leisure, Travel & Tourism  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Excellent service and product"

October 2, 2019

5.0

Overall, I really like Fareharbor - I like the way it looks when people book.

Pros

The customer service is amazing and fast On a day to day basis, it is easy to use and you can add all the information you need to for all your guides.

Cons

I sometimes struggle with set up and amending items. We usually have to get Fareharbor to do some or all of the set up as we get some things wrong. Saying that, all you need to do is reach out to their service team and they usually sort it out in minutes.

Switched from

[TuriTop](https://www.capterra.com/p/153897/TuriTop/)

I didn't get on with Turitop and needed a slightly more sophisticated system.

Review Source

Response from FareHarbor Holdings

October 8, 2019

Hello Emma - Thank you for posting this review! We are happy to hear that you've found our software easy to use and that you have had positive experiences working with our amazing Support Team. With that, we are always available and can help set up and amending your items or can schedule a team member to help train you on that specific function. Thanks!

DP

Dustin P.  
Owner  
Leisure, Travel & Tourism  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great software "

May 8, 2025

5.0

Overall the company has been great for us, especially getting us through our growing pains.

Pros

I like how you can do everything in the backend, reports, inventory, taxes. It allows you to look at future bookings and see future sales.

Cons

The training was not the best. But when you do need help the majority of the time there customer service is great.

Alternatives considered

[Verint Appointment and Queuing Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/173928/Qudini/)

Reason for choosing FareHarbor

We chose Fareharbor over the others because the sales rep really dug into what we needed as a company.

Switched from

[SwipeSimple](https://www.capterra.com/p/241662/SwipeSimple/)

As we grew as a company it didn’t provide the necessary reporting and booking management we needed.

Review Source

Response from FareHarbor Holdings

May 22, 2025

Hello, thank you for your review! We are very happy to hear about your experience switching to FareHarbor — we're thrilled to be your partner in success.

AR

Agnes R.  
Chief Executive Officer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Glad that at least the online booking part of things will work"

June 3, 2026

5.0

It prevents double-bookings for the waterpark so I don't have to deal with angry parents asking for refunds, and I also kind of like the colors used in the calendar. taking payments online is a lot easier than dealing with those stupid old paper forms that get ruined by water. Just happy it collects the money and mostly runs ok with the waiver's so I can shut off the computer and finally head home.

Pros

FareHarbor manages all 100 of my kayaks and does not overbook them (that's nice) and they answer back in minutes via live chat (which is a miracle as most of the time I think the whole system will crash on me).

Cons

They hold my money for 7 days (that make no sense and really hurts cause we got to pay the guides right now). I really dislike that i cant replicate add-ons for different activity. the android app is totally buggy. you have to hit the "increase" button a million times because it won't allow you to enter your guests (which is frustrating).

Review Source

KH

Kevin H.  
General contractor  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Fareharbor"

March 9, 2026

2.0

My experience with FareHarbor has been frustrating and disappointing. From a user’s perspective, the platform feels inefficient and poorly designed when it comes to respecting people’s time. One of the biggest issues I encountered was how long certain processes take compared to what you would expect from a modern booking and management platform. Tasks that should be simple and quick often take far longer than necessary, which creates unnecessary stress when you’re trying to plan or manage something important. When you rely on a system to coordinate schedules or bookings, time matters, and the delays I experienced made the platform feel unprofessional. Another issue is the overall communication and transparency. When problems arise or something takes longer than expected, there isn’t always clear information about what is happening or how long things will take to resolve. That lack of clarity makes it difficult to trust the system, especially when your time and personal plans are involved. What disappointed me the most is how these issues affect real life. Time spent dealing with delays and confusion is time taken away from family, responsibilities, and peace of mind. A platform like this should make things easier, not add extra frustration. FareHarbor has potential as a service, but based on my experience it needs significant improvement in efficiency, communication, and respect for users’ time. Until those issues are addressed, it’s hard for me to recommend it to others.

Pros

FareHarbor is very easy to use and makes managing bookings much more organized. The interface is straightforward, which makes it simple to check reservations, update schedules, and keep track of customers without confusion. I also liked how everything is centralized in one place, which saves time compared to juggling multiple systems. Another great feature is the automated confirmations and reminders sent to customers—it helps reduce no-shows and keeps everyone informed. Overall, the platform is reliable and makes day-to-day operations smoother for businesses that rely on scheduling and reservations.

Cons

One of the biggest issues I encountered was how long certain processes take compared to what you would expect from a modern booking and management platform. Tasks that should be simple and quick often take far longer than necessary, which creates unnecessary stress when you’re trying to plan or manage something important. When you rely on a system to coordinate schedules or bookings, time matters, and the delays I experienced made the platform feel unprofessional. Another issue is the overall communication and transparency. When problems arise or something takes longer than

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Response from FareHarbor Holdings

March 11, 2026

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and thorough review of your FareHarbor experience. It’s clear from your feedback that while you found value in the organization and reliability of the platform, you also experienced frustrations around efficiency and communication. We’re sorry to hear that some processes felt slower than expected and created stress when the goal is to make running your business easier. We understand how important it is that the tools you rely on help you maintain a seamless operation while also protecting your time outside of work. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps us understand where we can improve. Whenever you may have the time, please feel free to reach out to support@fareharbor.com with details around the features or situations you experienced so our team can review and continue improving the experience (feel free to put ATTN: Rebekah at FareHarbor). Thank you again for your honesty!

US

Usama S.  
Chief Operating Officer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Better than my previous system"

April 24, 2026

5.0

Prior to using this new method I spent most of my days on the phone. With this new program my customers simply press a button and I don’t have to communicate with them at all. Prior to using this new program, viewing a list of which rental boats were available versus those already on the water took much longer than it does currently. The automated emails are sent automatically – I no longer have to send them manually. As far as phone calls at home go, it is nice not to receive multiple calls during the evening for reservation requests.

Pros

I am out of time as my coffee has gone ice cold and I have three other tasks left to complete; that is why I will be keeping this short. To my surprise the support team answered back through the chat area. They also seemed very patient with me. I also like that it is mobile friendly so that I can view the calendar while I’m away from my desk.

Cons

Every year I have to contact their customer service department. The reason for this is that there seems to always be some sort of error and/or discrepancy in the numbers. A number of our guests were double charged and I ended having to refund each guest out of my own money. It’s frustrating that you can’t simply transfer someone from one tour of your home to an in depth tour.

Review Source

AS

Andrew S.  
Owner  
Maritime  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "You can find better"

July 25, 2025

3.0

I stopped using FareHarbor after one year due to problems and cost. Customers didn’t like the platform.

Pros

I can’t say there is anything about FareHarbor that I like. They did pay regularly without problems.

Cons

Customers constantly complained that it was hard to use. Additionally, the Help or Support provided is weak.

Switched from

[Xola](https://www.capterra.com/p/132175/Xola-Booking-and-Marketing-System/)

VQuip quit doing online booking so I had to switch.

Review Source

Response from FareHarbor Holdings

August 25, 2025

Thanks for sharing this, we're really sorry to hear that your experience with FareHarbor didn’t meet your expectations! We know how important it is for both you and your customers to have a smooth, intuitive experience. Since your time with us, we’ve made a number of updates to improve ease of use, including refreshed reporting, a redesigned booking flow, and more streamlined client tools. We also continue to offer 24/7 live support from our global offices in Denver, Amsterdam, and Sydney, and we’re always looking for ways to improve. If you’d ever like to share more about what didn’t work for you or your customers, we’re here and always listening at support@fareharbor.com. Your feedback helps us grow.

JT

JOSEPH T.  
Owner  
Leisure, Travel & Tourism  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good if you're a big business."

April 9, 2025

4.0

A little rough in the beginning but eventually got it working. They were helpful with all setups and tackled any issue quickly.

Pros

API connectivity. It synced up with a lot of my partners

Cons

Trying to strong arm small businesses who are already being squeezed by Viator.

Switched from

[Peek Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/142459/Peek-PRO-Tour-Operator-Software/)

They were not trying to strong arm me as a small business.

Review Source

Response from FareHarbor Holdings

April 17, 2025

Hello Joseph, thank you for sharing your honest review about our product and services!

BB

Bree B.  
Admin Assistant  
Fishery  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Works well for fishing business! "

April 13, 2026

5.0

Overall, my experience with FareHarbor has been very positive. It’s a reliable and efficient booking platform that works especially well for tourism-based businesses with fluctuating schedules and high customer volume. It played a key role in keeping our fishing charter operations organized and running smoothly, particularly with the fast-paced nature of cruise clientele

Pros

FareHarbor was a fantastic tool for handling bookings for our fishing charter business, especially since we had lots of international cruise clients. The online booking system made it super easy for customers to snag their spots without a ton of back-and-forth chatting. The flexibility it offered was a game changer. We could juggle multiple trips, keep our schedules tidy, and tweak availability on the fly. Plus, it made communicating with our guests a breeze and kept everything in one place, which was crucial during the hectic cruise seasons.

Cons

While the platform is very functional, there can be a bit of a learning curve when first setting up trips, availability, and custom options. Some backend features aren’t as intuitive as they could be, especially when making quick changes during a busy day.

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Response from FareHarbor Holdings

April 21, 2026

Thank you for such a lovely review, Bree. We're so happy to see our platform gives you more ease in your day to day. We hear you in the some features needing to be more intuitive, and we're going to continue to iterate on our features to make sure we can continue to support you so you can continue to give your guests an amazing experience. Thank you for trusting us with your business, cheers!

AP

Adam P.  
Operations Manager  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good Tour Software"

April 21, 2026

5.0

Pros

Ease of setting up trips for passengers. Also getting info from the bookings for our trips. Value is good.

Cons

Does not show final price for bookings if you choose to have the customers pay for the credit card processing fees

Review Source

MK

Melissa K.  
admin  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "you need to try this you'll love it"

June 18, 2026

5.0

there are very little things I dont like but mostly it's super convenient..I do recommend this to everyone

Pros

I love that it's a pay as you go.and how easy it's to pass the processing fees onto the end customer

Cons

the booking fees can accumulate over time .and the fees can get a bit pricey.it is a bit confusing at first..

Review Source

DD

Demian D.  
Owner/Operator  
Leisure, Travel & Tourism  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Highly Recommend!"

May 20, 2022

5.0

Over all, for what I need from FareHarbor, it's a great fit!

Pros

I like the look of it, functionality, helpful instructions if need, and the increase in direct bookings, without customers contacting me first, to make a decision.

Cons

The FareHarbor Distribution Network could be improved upon. I didn't find value in that department, so do not offer my services for a commission. However, I did allow FH to set up a website for page for Other Activities, partnering with other local tour operators. I have yet to see the value in that for referring business. multiple times.

Alternatives considered

[Bókun](https://www.capterra.com/p/178518/Bokun/)

Reason for choosing FareHarbor

Started in Hawaii, reputation in Hawaii, other Tour Operators/friends who use it, style, and functionality.

Switched from

[Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/)

It was inferior to FareHarbor in many ways. Only advantage was no booking fee.

Review Source

KO

Kelly O.  
Accounts, Admin & Reservations  
Leisure, Travel & Tourism  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Fareharbor 2022/2023"

March 21, 2023

5.0

Fareharbor have been great to deal with and the system easy to use

Pros

Easy to use, especially the app when out and about, bookings and payments are easy as are cancellations and refundsDashboard is easy to see availability Manifests are detailed and handyGreat customer Service from our accounts manager, help desk and the team is fast and efficient The reports and invoice are great

Cons

Waiver forms don't always show on printed out manifest which can lead to some double handling.

Alternatives considered

[Rezdy](https://www.capterra.com/p/122690/Rezdy/)

Reason for choosing FareHarbor

The sales person was very persuasive and got me on board and I then in turn got the business owner on board and we signed up and no regrets since

Switched from

[IBIS Reservation](https://www.capterra.com/p/179708/IBIS-Tourism-Management-Platform/)

The Fareharbor sales person did a good job of the hard sell

Review Source

MM

Mindy M.  
Founder  
Recreational Facilities and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Quick, effective and supported"

July 17, 2020

5.0

I've found the customer service to be amazing. I've interacted with two people \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] who are professional, knowledgeable and get the job done. I thought it was overreaching to think that after submitting my information that I would be up and running in a week. I was gladly proven wrong. The set u and training went smoothly and I'm in business!!

Pros

It seems as if all of the possible customer scenarios have been thought out. Everything is customizable on the backend and looks really user friendly on both the back end dashboard and the front end user interface.

Cons

I don't have enough time using the software to be able to identify anything that I don't like.

Alternatives considered

[Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/)[Eventbrite](https://www.capterra.com/p/114949/Eventbrite/)

Reason for choosing FareHarbor

The robustness of the booking engine can't be compared. FareHarbor has built a solid and complete product. I was overwhelmed and frustrated as I tried to DIY it on Eventbrite and SquareSpace. No need to struggle - FareHarbor did the initial set up which saved me countless hours of watching how to videos and figuring out all of the settings. I've had initial training and know that I can ask for 24/7 customer service support as I use and become proficient with the platform. I am amazed that there wasn't an up front set up fee and think that the terms are very fair. I couldn't get credit card processing through Stripe cheaper anywhere else. FareHarbor's plugin to my website immediately give it credibility and builds trust for customers. This is critical because my business is a start-up and the brand is as of yet unknown. I'm so grateful to have found FareHarbor.

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Response from FareHarbor Holdings

July 28, 2020

Hi Mindy - Thank you for taking the time to write this review! We are glad to hear you had a smooth transition and your positive experience with our team! FareHarbor was designed for tours and activities and we are thrilled to know you are taking advantage of our software's robust features and functionalities. We look forward to growing this partnership! If you have any questions, our amazing Support team is available 24/7!

PM

P.T. M.  
Magician  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Stellar Service!"

February 10, 2021

5.0

My overall experience with FareHarbor has been wonderful. The staff has been proactive in anticipating my needs. They were welcoming, helpful, and cooperative.

Pros

I have used many ticketing services over the years. All of them have had their benefits, but there was always a few things I wanted to change. FareHarbor is the best of all worlds. The interface is very manageable for first time users. The customer service, and support staff have been exceptional. I have easy access to my dashboard at all times, be it on my desktop or my mobile device. Implementing FareHarbor was one of the best choices I have made for my business. I highly recommend this service.

Cons

I don't have any cons to report. So far my experience has been very positive.

Review Source

Response from FareHarbor Holdings

February 12, 2021

P.T - Wow, thank you for taking the time to share this review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear how wonderful your experience has been with FareHarbor and will continue to build off that! We are committed to your business growth and are actively creating more content and materials to help you and all our clients navigate through this COVID landscape. Be sure to check out FareHarbor Compass for any Marketing tips along with our Help Center for any questions on the Dashboard. As always, our 24/7 Customer Support team is standing by and ready to take your call or email!

AS

Al S.  
Manager  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very disappointing service"

December 20, 2024

1.0

Extremely disappointed with them. They changed the fee structure and would not credit our funds into their account so that we can refund clients, despite numerous calls and emails requesting to do so. Very poor customer service.

Pros

Dashboard is equal in quality to that of other alternatives, for example, bookingterminal.com

Cons

They changed the terms and fees so there is no guarantee that what they promise you when you sign up will actually stay that way long term. They have the worst customer service I encountered in any business, not replying to emails or calls, nor assisting even if things are urgent.

Review Source

Response from FareHarbor Holdings

January 9, 2025

Hello Al, thank you for leaving your review. Your feedback has been noted!

CG

Camilo G.  
Director  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "From very satisfied to totally dissapointed"

October 22, 2024

1.0

I've been using Fareharbor for 6 years, and I must say I have passed from being a very satisfied customer to being totally dissatisfied. I am highly disappointed with FH in general, particularly the decreasing quality of customer service, the extra charges for pretty much everything, the commission fees, and the incredibly outrageous prices on the FH websites you are planning to charge. I would never recommend your services to a friend or colleague. I hope whoever reads this review avoids this company at all costs.

Pros

Customer service WAS very good, and commission rates WERE fair (Past tense)

Cons

They seem completely uninterested in keeping customers. Now, they seem more interested in finding creative ways to destroy small businesses.

Review Source

Response from FareHarbor Holdings

October 28, 2024

Hello Camilo, we understand your concern surrounding the recent changes with our fees. We are making these changes so we can continue to improve our product, releasing more innovative features that will help each of our operators grow. If you have any further questions, please reach out to our Support team.

JG

Jaime G.  
Owner  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Hard Times"

May 1, 2020

1.0

I don’t know what to do. I have no other way of refunding my guests because of the booking fees Fare Harbor owes to my customers. How can they legally hold MY and my customers money indefinitely? Don’t trust this company with your business and don’t trust this company with your money.

Pros

I have used Fare Harbor for years and have always been happy with the services provided, ease of use and customer service. Times are hard now. We are in the middle of a world Pandemic and the tourist industry is being crushed. Honestly, I didn’t expect Fare Harbor to help me through this crisis. But I also didn’t expect Fare Harbor to hurt my company and my customers, but that is exactly what they did. I have hundreds of customers to refund because of cancelled trips due to Covid-19. I am risking my company, but it is the right thing to do. So I deposited money into my Fare Harbor account to refund my guests and Fare Harbor will not release the money. It is money from my bank account straight into my refund reserve so I can credit my customers credit cards, and Fare Harbor is holding it. It has been 8 days. I have promised my customers their refunds and Fare Harbor is blocking me from processing them by holding my money. It’s tens of thousands of dollars. I have bank verification the money has been in their account for days. Now my company is at risk because I told my customers they would get their refunds.

Cons

My husband and I own this business. We are family owned and operated. We are successful and have a great reputation. We have worked hard for a decade to make our company what it is. We care about our customers. Now Fare Harbor is single handedly destroying what we worked so hard for. I have spoken with several representatives of the company. At first they said 5 days. Definitely 5 days. After 5 days passed, they said any day. Now that it has been 8 days they are saying it will get there when it gets there. They will not say why they are holding my money to give my customers. They have not apologized, and I have no clear answers when I can expect it.

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Response from FareHarbor Holdings

May 6, 2020

Hi Jamie - we understand the pressure and frustration to refund customers during this stressful time and want to work with you toward the best possible outcome. Our Payment Operations team has discussed some alternative solutions with you, but the ACH debits can take 5 to 10 business days, depending on the bank. It seems as of Friday (5/1) has landed in your account and is available to use. We are happy to clarify any additional questions you have regarding this process.

BB

Bridgette B.  
Manager of Education  
Museums and Institutions  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "All in One Booking / POS System"

June 22, 2024

3.0

Pros

FareHarbor's user-friendly interface makes it easy to manage bookings, schedules, and customer information. This simplicity improves efficiency and reduces errors, allowing us to focus more on delivering exceptional experiences to our customers.

Cons

I have encountered occasional limitations in the reporting and analytics capabilities within FareHarbor. While it provides essential metrics and insights, there are times when I've needed more flexibility or detailed customization options in generating specific reports or analyzing data trends.

Review Source

Response from FareHarbor Holdings

July 23, 2024

Hello Bridgette, thank you for leaving your review! We will pass along your feedback on reporting.

LS

Larry S.  
Tour Guide  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "FareHarbor and Tour Management "

December 13, 2023

5.0

I have been using FareHarbor for over 15 months on a daily basis as I give tours on a Segway part time. Its easy to monitor on my mobile home screen and gather data about a client before they arrive. It also lets me know what liability forms they have completed before their arrival. Overall I am happy with my FareHarbor experience.

Pros

FareHarbor is easy to use as an app on my mobile phone or on the desktop computer. Its responsive and gives me data in real time and this is helpful when client's are making changes so I can react accordingly. Usage is intuitive so no real training is needed.

Cons

It would be helpful if FareHarbor would highlight clients that are double booked other wise there is no downside to FareHarbor.

Review Source

Response from FareHarbor Holdings

December 14, 2023

Hello Larry, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! In terms of your double booking issue, we recommend reaching out to our Support team for any questions. https://fareharbor.com/support/

SB

Sandra B.  
Founder, CMO  
Leisure, Travel & Tourism  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Over-promised and Under-performed compared to Other Top Booking Software"

November 15, 2018

3.0

Fareharbor called us almost every week for 18 months trying to get us to switch to our software. The sales rep. kept insisting that if we switched we would see a big increase in our sales revenue. So, we were eager to see that happen in the first month of our 5 month high season. However, the first month, there was no increase, it was almost exactly the same. Then the next two months, which are the highest revenue months of the year for our company actually saw a sharp decrease in sales. One month was $10K less than the previous year, and the other month was over $20k less than the previous year. There was nothing about Fareharbor that actually made guests want to book more. Their product is just complicated and not better. The reason they have more reviews and customers than the other companies is due to their relentless, downright irritating sales tactics. They wear you down with calls until you just agree. I would like to add that in the months I have described above, our company also spent 2 times more on marketing than in the previous year. I mention this because when I told Fareharbor they had not lived up to their guarantee of more sales, their response was to tell me they could not tell me how to do marketing, and they suggested it was to our lack of competence in that realm. But as mentioned, we spent twice as much and worked equally hard. When we have a chance, we will change software systems. We would not recommend Fareharbor to other companies.

Pros

The user experience for the guests who are booking seems good.

Cons

Everything is complicated. From set-up to all the confounded reporting options, it is just all too much. Not user-friendly from the point of view of the tour operators dashboard. It is nearly impossible to set-up or edit your own tours. The gift-card option is ugly and not a good sell for our company. We sold way more gift cards with our other software.

Review Source

Response from FareHarbor Holdings

February 7, 2019

Hi Sandra - Thank you for your honest feedback. Open and honest communication with our clients is very important to us and we deeply regret the experience that you had. Although you did not find FareHarbor to be the solution you were looking for, we would hate for you to leave with a bitter taste. If you have additional feedback you'd like to share please feel free to reach us at (855) 495-5551. Otherwise, we wish you and the BK Adventure team continued success and hope for another opportunity to earn back your business.

EM

Elisa M.  
VP  
Leisure, Travel & Tourism  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Super helpful and friendly staff; this software solves so many problems for us!"

May 3, 2017

5.0

Online bookings 24/7 is huge for us. Fewer phone calls and a greater ability to focus on providing the product rather than selling.

Pros

It has tremendous functionality. It can be used with very simple business models, as well as very complex ones. I use it for three different companies. One is very basic, bare-bones. The other two are extremely complex, so I have been digging into the myriad of features and functionality over the past three months as we launched it for the two more complex companies. There is a lot to learn for the more complicated businesses (as expected), but once I figured it all out, it all makes sense and I am able to really maximize the functionality. The staff is very responsive and always there to help with questions, problems, and even assigning tasks to them. In addition to providing booking software, they also designed new websites for me for free, which increased the company's visibility online, so our sales have increased. The also have a free online call center (I haven't made use of this yet). They are constantly rolling out new and better upgrades. I am extremely happy with this product and with the staff behind it.

Cons

FareHarbor charges the customer 6% of the gross for online bookings (the customer isn't charged this 6% if they call in and book directly over the phone). I'd like to have the option to absorb that 6% on our end so the customer doesn't pay it. The closest we can get is to offer a 6% online booking discount, but I would prefer the option of allowing us to absorb a portion or all of that 6% on the back end instead. That being said, until I started typing this review, I've never thought of asking them if they would be willing to implement an option like this! I'll be asking tomorrow. Knowing they are constantly improving the product and they do take customer suggestions seriously, I wouldn't be surprised if they consider doing this in the future.

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Response from FareHarbor Holdings

May 3, 2017

Thanks for the lovely and detailed review! We're always very excited to hear client feedback and appreciate you taking the time to leave yours. Never hesitate to reach out with any questions or suggestions! Thanks again, Becca

LC

Lucy C.  
President of Sales  
Cosmetics  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Seamless offline to online inventory management"

July 24, 2024

5.0

Saves time, improve overall efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Pros

There are very useful features for every booking and reservations website. Customers can make reservations directly from our site. Its swift integration enables any website to become multilingual providing customers with a variety of payment and communication options.

Cons

Satisfying. I have experienced the best all along.

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More technology is employed in FareHarbor.

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Response from FareHarbor Holdings

September 18, 2024

Hello Lucy, thank you so much for the review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

CG

Carrie G.  
Office Manager  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Overall good product but confusing at first"

December 10, 2019

4.0

Overall I'm happy with our switch to FareHarbor. The pros out weigh the cons but hoping for more improvements in the future.

Pros

One of the most useful aspects for us has been the ability to send out mass emails to guests using canned messages. This has been super helpful when we have to alert everyone about last minute changes, traffic alerts, etc. Our last booking software we used did not offer this. Also the FareHarbor support team is great. They're friendly, helpful, and responsive. I've called them several times and they've walked me through my questions with patience.

Cons

FareHarbor can be very confusing at first. It definitely takes some time to get used to everything and how to set things up. There are some things that just don't make sense like there should be an easier/quicker way to do what you need to but it's a multi-step weird process instead. The two things that immediately come to mind are converting purchases to gift certificates and redeeming guest gift certificates over the phone. Both of them seem like they should be straight-forwards, press a button, enter a code, etc. but it's confusing and I've needed to call FH support to walk me through how to do these things.

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Response from FareHarbor Holdings

December 13, 2019

Hi Carrie - Thank you for taking the time to write this honest review. We are happy to hear you have been able to take advantage of our amazing Support Team and some of the Dashboard's robust features. With that said, we understand that there may be some features that may not be as easy to pick up as others. I have passed along your feedback internally in case you would like to schedule a training!

JR

José R.  
Manager  
Leisure, Travel & Tourism  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Perfect API for your daily work"

March 20, 2023

5.0

We have a small company is Fareharbor covers all our needs.

Pros

What I like most is the way I can manage times and dates at bookings (blocking, availability, etc).

Cons

Nothing at the moment. When we are not able to solve something we ask Fareharbor for help

Reason for choosing FareHarbor

At the begining I didn´t trust in anyone and I didn´t want to pay any money. When I saw what Fareharbor was able to do, I decide to work with it.

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Eduke D.  
Founder  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fare Harbor helped us to go Viral in no time"

October 2, 2019

5.0

We started the boat company and we were looking for a ticket partner. Luckily Fare Harbor found us and reached out to us, we never heard from them but we decided to give it a go. It was a success straight away because we had no worries about selling the tickets online. They made a awesome website. Besides that, they gave good advice and were always very kind and helpful. I'm sure Fare Harbor has great potential to because huge and how these guys are going I believe this is already a big success but they will go bigger and bigger.

Pros

Fare Harbor is a great company, fair people, 24/7 customer service, very polite always and a good system. We are very happy with Fare Harbor as a partner. They made a great website so we could focus on our speciality: Boat tours. Fare harbor helped us with good advice and now adays they even have Dutchies which helps a lot. We are expanding with Fare Harbor.

Cons

The Software is big and endless. Some things are not easy to find out.

Reason for choosing FareHarbor

They come from the USA and they seemed to offer a good product. They were kind, fast and professional. Also, they didn't had start up costs, it was an offer that was hard to refuse. If it didn't work out, it wouldn't cost us much expact some time. Time was very spare but the feeling was right and it turned out to be right.

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Response from FareHarbor Holdings

November 4, 2019

Hi Eduke, Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. We value your partnership and are happy to hear your positive feedback on our software and the amazing team behind it. We look forward to sharing many more years of success!

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