About
Liveaboard Manager is a purpose-built reservation management platform tailored for liveaboard diving safari boat operators and the agents who book their trips. It digitizes and automates the full booking lifecycle, replacing error-prone Excel sheets and email chains with a centralized, real-time system. Boat operators can configure their vessels, cabins, and pricing structures, then accept or approve booking requests directly through the platform. Live availability updates automatically across all connected channels, including integrations with LiveaboardHub and ScubaDates via CSV exports and APIs. Travel agents receive individual portal logins where they can view real-time availability, see contracted commission rates, create booking requests, and access financial reports—all without manual back-and-forth communication. Guests can also be invited to fill in their own trip details such as passport data, equipment preferences, diving certifications, and transfer information. The platform handles invoicing automatically, supporting down payment requests, overdue tracking, and automated reminders. Comprehensive reports cover sales performance, agent commissions, and overall financial health. Priced annually per boat, Liveaboard Manager suits single operators as well as multi-vessel fleets seeking scalable operational efficiency.
Key Features
- Schedule & Availability Management: Configure boats and cabins, record or approve agent bookings, and have live availability updated automatically across all connected channels.
- Agents Portal: Each travel agent gets an individual login to view live availability, see contracted commission rates, and submit booking requests directly without email.
- Automated Trip Reports: Agents or guests fill in their own trip details (passport, equipment, transfer info), and the system generates all required pre-departure reports automatically.
- Invoicing & Financial Tracking: Invoices are auto-generated and sent to agents. Track down payments, set up automated overdue reminders, and access full financial and commission reports.
- Channel Manager & API Integration: Export availability via CSV to LiveaboardHub and ScubaDates, or use APIs to display live schedules on your own website or third-party platforms.
Use Cases
- A liveaboard dive operator replacing Excel-based scheduling with a live, automated reservation system accessible by all their agents in real time.
- A diving safari company automating the collection of guest passport data, equipment lists, and transfer details before each boat departure.
- A boat operator sending professional, automated invoices to multiple travel agencies and tracking payment and overdue status in one dashboard.
- A dive travel agency accessing live boat availability and booking cabins directly without phone or email coordination with the operator.
- A multi-boat fleet syncing live availability to LiveaboardHub and ScubaDates to increase online bookings through established agent networks.
Pros
- End-to-End Booking Automation: Covers the entire booking cycle from agent requests and live availability to invoicing and trip reporting, drastically reducing manual operational work.
- Multi-Agent Access Control: Each agent gets tailored access with their own contracted pricing and commission visibility, making it easy to scale agent networks without extra overhead.
- Real-Time Availability Sync: Live schedule data updates automatically so agents and channel partners always see accurate availability without any manual intervention.
- Scalable Per-Boat Pricing: Annual pricing scales with fleet size, making it accessible for single-boat operators while accommodating large multi-vessel fleets at volume discounts.
Cons
- Highly Niche Product: Designed exclusively for liveaboard diving operations, so it has no applicability outside this specific industry vertical.
- Limited Third-Party Integrations: Channel manager currently supports only LiveaboardHub and ScubaDates; broader OTA or GDS integrations are not mentioned.
- Annual Commitment Only: Pricing is billed annually per boat with no apparent monthly plan, which may be a barrier for operators wanting short-term flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liveaboard Manager?
Liveaboard Manager is a B2B reservation management platform built specifically for diving safari boat operators. It automates bookings, agent communications, trip reports, and invoicing in a single system.
Who is Liveaboard Manager designed for?
It is designed for liveaboard diving safari boat operators who work with travel agents and want to digitize and automate their reservation workflows. Travel agents also get their own dedicated portal access.
How does Liveaboard Manager pricing work?
Pricing is annual and based on fleet size: €500/year for 1 boat, €900/year for 2 boats, €1,200/year for 3 boats, and €350 per boat per year for fleets of 4 or more. A free trial is available.
Can travel agents book directly through the system?
Yes. Each agent receives a dedicated login to view live availability, see their contracted commission rates, and submit booking requests directly without needing to email the operator.
Which third-party platforms does Liveaboard Manager integrate with?
Liveaboard Manager integrates with LiveaboardHub and ScubaDates via CSV exports and also offers APIs for connecting with your own website or other third-party solutions.
