Local boat tour booking agent

Tourists and visitors book through you. The boat operators pay you a commission for each passenger or group you send them.

A commission agreed with each operator, usually a percentage of the booking price. Group and corporate bookings can bring larger commissions.

• Selling and negotiating with operators
• Online marketing and basic website skills
• Clear, friendly customer communication

• Put commission, cancellation and refund terms in writing with every operator
• Check that each operator holds the required Transport Canada certifications and insurance before you sell their trips
• Provincial rules for tour sellers or travel agents, which vary, so check your provincial regulator
• Heavy seasonality, so revenue may be concentrated in a few months
• Collecting and remitting GST/HST on your commission once you pass the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your website, marketing and the tools you use to take bookings. Price your own setup before you start approaching operators.

Put commission, cancellation and refund terms in writing with every operator. Check each holds the required Transport Canada certifications and insurance, and check provincial rules for tour sellers or travel agents with your provincial regulator.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many operators you list and how many bookings you send them. Revenue may be concentrated in a few months. Expect at least about 8 hours a week.