Boatsetter Reports 80% Growth in Instant Book Reservations, as New Work-and-Play Travel Trends Heat Up Nationwide
March 28 2023 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
The go-to app for boat rentals expands its
flexible booking options to accommodate ‘bleisure,’ ‘workcation’
and ‘staycation’ trends; multiple markets see an increase in demand
for boats.
Travel bookings with Boatsetter, the leading marketplace for
on-water experiences and boat rentals nationwide, have increased
almost 80% year-over-year with renters using the platform’s
on-demand “Instant Book” feature, allowing renters the flexibility
to get out on the water within 48 hours or less of making the
original booking. The growth in reservations follows an early
indication of record breaking consumer demand in major hubs such as
Austin, Dallas, Phoenix, and San Diego. The company has grown the
fleet of boats in each of these locations by more than 100% in the
past 12 months, providing renters with an even greater array of
on-the-water experiences to choose from.
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The go-to app for boat rentals expands
its flexible booking options to accommodate 'bleisure,'
'workcation' and 'staycation' trends as multiple markets see
increased demand for boats. (Photo: Business Wire)
The company attributes its unprecedented growth in these areas
to its success in innovating the platform to meet growing consumer
demand driven by popular work-and-play trends, including “bleisure”
(business and leisure) trips, “workcations” (trips employees take
during working hours with some time leftover to explore new
locales), and "staycations" (vacations spent at home involving day
trips to local attractions).
“As working consumers continue to take advantage of flexible
remote work and hybrid work models, it’s easier than ever to extend
a weekend trip with a partial day, full day or multi-day boat
trip,” said Boatsetter CEO Michael Farb. “Boatsetter makes it easy
for travelers to spend a day working from a boat, enjoy a sunset
cruise after work, or even reserve an early morning fishing
experience before logging on to the work day.”
Boatsetter has evolved its mobile-app and website experience to
offer almost unlimited flexibility and customization options.
Prospective renters can find varying trip durations, from half or
full-day rentals to 2, 3, and 6-hour excursions, and even multi-day
reservations. Multi-day bookings, an ideal option for renters who
want to get out on the water for consecutive days in a row, have
skyrocketed, with a 70% increase compared to data from this time
last year. In addition, Boatsetter observed increased interest in
day boat rental styles; the most popular vessels being pontoons,
followed by center consoles, and bowriders.
“Our goal is to create a platform that makes getting on the
water an accessible option for as many people as possible,” added
Farb. “The Boatsetter team is consistently tracking consumer trends
and the needs of our renters to innovate and expand our marketplace
options.”
With over 1,500 captains to choose from, Boatsetter also offers
the largest network of USCG-certified captains, allowing renters to
enjoy a stress-free boating environment without any previous
experience. To learn more about Boatsetter or book a rental, please
visit www.boatsetter.com.
About Boatsetter:
With more than 50,000 boat listings available in over 700
locations worldwide, Boatsetter is the leading marketplace for
on-the-water experiences and boat rentals. Boatsetter makes it easy
to discover and enjoy a wide array of on-water experiences by
connecting qualified renters directly to boat owners and licensed
captains. Featuring the largest database of USCG-certified
captains, Boatsetter makes it possible for even those with no prior
boating experience to tap into an incredible array of water
activities. Credited with pioneering the first ever peer-to-peer
boat rental insurance policy, Boatsetter has empowered boat owners
with the tools and support to become entrepreneurs on the water.
Launched commercially in 2014, over one million boaters and boat
owners alike have turned to Boatsetter to discover the endless
possibilities the water provides.
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Gabriel Muñoz Double Forte BoatsetterPR@double-forte.com