Pontoon Rental Booking Software

WaveRez is pontoon boat rental software for lake, river and coastal fleets. Renters book half or full-day slots online, add a captain or a cooler, pay a deposit, sign a waiver and finish boater education before they reach the dock. It was built by watersport operators, and there is no monthly fee.

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Half-day and full-day pontoon slots

Most pontoons sell in blocks: a morning half day, an afternoon half day or a full day. In WaveRez each pontoon has its own row on the fleet calendar, and you choose the slots you want to sell. A full-day booking and a half-day booking can’t overlap on the same boat, so you never sell one pontoon twice.

Hourly and multi-day rentals work the same way if you offer them. Dynamic pricing lets you charge more on holiday weekends, and the 24/7 booking portal keeps selling after you close the shop.

Want a quick turnaround between rentals? Set your slot times so there is room to clean the boat and top off the tank before the next group. Guests only see the times that are actually open.

Party boats and pontoon tours

If you also run captained pontoon tours, sunset cruises or party boat trips, sell them from the same account. WaveRez works as a pontoon tour booking system too: set the capacity for each trip, sell it online and send boarding passes for dockside check-in.

Crew management keeps your captains scheduled, and guests can tip the crew before, during or after the trip. Automated review requests go out once everyone is back on shore.

Captain add-ons and upsells

Pontoon renters often want more than the boat. Offer add-ons at checkout so they can book everything in one step:

A licensed captain for groups who would rather not drive
Coolers and ice for a full day on the water
Tubes and other towables for the kids

Add-ons can include photos, and each one has its own price. Upsells raise the value of each booking without adding another boat.

Fuel and damage deposits

Pontoons come back with less fuel and, sometimes, a dent. WaveRez lets you require a deposit at booking, place a card hold and offer a damage protection option at checkout. If the boat needs fuel or repairs after the trip, send a payment request by email, SMS or QR code. Renters insurance is available through the vQuip integration.

Set the deposit rules once and they apply to every booking, online or at the counter. The renter agrees to them before arriving and the card is already on file, so your dock staff can hand over the keys without a payment conversation. For background, read our guide to damage protection plans for boat rentals.

Boater education before they arrive

Many states require boater education before a renter can take the helm. WaveRez integrates with Take My Boat Test, so the course link goes out automatically after booking. Built-in digital waivers sync to your manifest at no extra cost.

When renters arrive with the course done and the waiver signed, your pontoon leaves on time instead of sitting at the dock.

Built for lake and river operators

Lake and river rentals live and die by the weather and the season. Broadcast SMS and email let you reach every guest on the day’s schedule at once when a storm rolls in. Automated reminders cut no-shows, and you can manage bookings from your phone or tablet at the ramp.

Selling to visitors? WaveRez connects to Google Things to Do, Viator and GetYourGuide, and reseller bookings land on the same calendar as your direct ones. Every booking, waiver and payment lives in one place, and reports and CSV exports show how each boat performed over the season. Hear from Luther’s Pontoon, Waverunners, & Kayaks Rentals in the reviews below.

Pontoon Rental Software Questions & Answers

What is the best pontoon rental booking software?

Look for pontoon rental booking software with a fleet calendar that tracks each boat, half and full-day slots, add-ons like a captain or cooler, deposits and card holds, built-in waivers and boater education. WaveRez was built by watersport operators and includes all of these with no monthly fee.

Can I sell half-day and full-day rentals on the same pontoon?

Yes. Each pontoon has its own row on the calendar, and bookings can’t overlap, so a full-day rental blocks that boat’s half-day slots.

Can renters add a captain, cooler or tubes?

Yes. Add-ons and upsells are offered at checkout, each with its own price, so renters can book the boat and extras together.

How do I handle fuel and damage deposits on pontoon rentals?

Require a deposit at booking, place a card hold, or offer damage protection at checkout. After the trip you can send a payment request by email, SMS or QR code for fuel or other charges.

How much does pontoon boat rental software cost?

WaveRez has no monthly subscription. A 6% booking fee applies to each online reservation and is typically passed to the customer, and setup starts at $300. See pricing.