Canal boat and narrowboat hire booking software
Take hire bookings for your narrowboat or your whole fleet, with fixed changeover days, deposits and balances handled automatically.
Built for the way boat hire really works
Boat hire runs on weekly cycles and fixed changeover days. A narrowboat that comes back on a Saturday afternoon needs turning around for the next crew the same day — and your calendar has to reflect that exactly. Stayabl lets you set your hire periods so guests can only request valid start and end dates.
Whether you hire out one narrowboat between family trips or run a marina with a fleet of boats, you get a clear live calendar per boat, online booking requests you approve, and automatic emails that keep crews informed from deposit to departure.
A deposit secures the week; the balance is collected before the crew arrives — no chasing bank transfers, and no commission handed to a third-party listing site.
Hire management without the spreadsheets
- Weekly and short-break hire with fixed changeover days
- A live calendar per boat, ready for a single vessel or a whole fleet
- Online booking requests you review and confirm before dates are held
- Deposits and balances collected on schedule by card or bank transfer
- Automatic booking confirmations and pre-departure emails
- Seasonal pricing for summer cruising and quieter months
Features boatyards rely on
Changeover-day control
Set your hire start days so every booking lines up with your turnaround schedule.
Fleet calendars
Manage several boats at once, each with its own availability and pricing.
Request & approve
Review every hire request and confirm — or hold provisionally — before dates are committed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I set fixed changeover days?
Can I manage a fleet of boats?
How are deposits and balances handled?
Can guests request dates without instantly booking?
Take hire bookings for your boats online
Start your free trial and add your first boat in minutes. No commitment required.