Get More Bookings with Instant Book & Advance Notice

Imagine this: An angler is browsing FishingBooker, excited to book their next trip. They find your listing—it’s perfect. But instead of confirming instantly, they have to send a request and wait. In the meantime, they might book with another captain.

This is where Instant Book and Advance Notice come in. These two simple settings can increase your bookings, improve your ranking, and make life easier—all without extra effort.

⚡️ Why Instant Book Helps You Stand Out

Picture the same eager customer, but this time, your listing has Instant Book enabled. They click “Book Now”, get an instant confirmation, and their trip is locked in.

• Higher Visibility – Instant Book listings rank higher and have a bolt icon that grabs attention.
• More Bookings – Customers love instant confirmation, making them more likely to book.
• Less Hassle – No need to manually confirm every request—just accept trips that fit your schedule.

🗓️ How Advance Notice Helps You Stay in Control

Now, let’s talk about your schedule. Maybe you can handle same-day trips, or maybe you need a few days to prepare. Advance Notice lets you decide how much lead time you need before a trip.

• Tap Into Last-Minute Bookings – Over 40% of FishingBooker customers book less than 3 days in advance. A shorter notice period means more opportunities.
• Stay Flexible – With Instant Book, you can still allow regular booking requests for trips within your notice period while keeping Instant Book active beyond that window.

Bringing It All Together

Using Instant Book and Advance Notice together helps you get more visibility, secure more bookings, and stay in control of your schedule. And if you take direct bookings or personal trips, keeping your FishingBooker calendar up to date ensures you never miss an opportunity. Check out our guide on FishingBooker Direct & Calendar Events to manage everything in one place.

These tools are free, flexible, and easy to set up. Take a minute to adjust your settings and see what works for you—you might be surprised how a small change can make a big difference.

Sean

Sean is a former optometrist who quit his day job to write about fishing. He calls himself a lucky angler because his favorite fish, the Mahi Mahi, can be found almost anywhere – though he’s lost more of them than he’s willing to admit. Nowadays, Sean works as a product marketer but can't help writing a few words about fish every now and then.