What Our Users Say About BrightCalendar

Trusted by businesses for 20 years—see what our users have to say.

I’ve been with BrightCalendar for 20 years—and for good reason. They’ve handled my bookings, website, marketing, hosting—everything—so I could focus on what matters: running trips and keeping clients happy. What really makes them different is the support. No chatbots, no hold music, no BS. When I’ve got a question—whether it’s about shady emails or business moves—I go straight to Kevin. He knows this industry and built a system that actually works.

Kevin’s been the backbone of my success through the years. So when he asked if I wanted to be a partner, it was an easy yes. I was all in.

P.S. You’ll find my original testimonial from 2006 at the bottom of this page. Still proud of it. Well done, Kevin.

Manny Sivini / Jay Cohen, Reel Adventure Inc.
Miami, Florida

I was the second person to ever sign up when BrightCalendar (BlueClaw) launched—and the first in Boston to accept online bookings. Kevin just got it. His experience in the industry showed right away.

The system worked exactly how a charter needs it to, without the fluff. I handed over the website and marketing to him, and he nailed it. All I had to do was focus on running my business.

It’s been 20 years since I joined, and it’s hands down the best decision I ever made. The value, the support, the results—nothing else compares. So when Kevin asked if I wanted to become a partner, I didn’t even hesitate.

Rob Savino, CJ Victoria Fishing.
Boston, Massachusetts

I’ve been using BrightCalendar for my fishing lodge and boats since 2007, and it just plain works. Easy to set up, easy to customize, and my customers love how simple it is to book trips. I’ve never had a single issue.

Best part? No sales pressure, no gimmicks, and none of those sleazy tactics other companies pull—like that time one sent a pretty girl to my dock to try and get me to switch. Price has stayed the same too, which is rare these days.

When Kevin asked if I’d like to be part of the BrightCalendar team, I fully accepted. Glad to be on board.

Leaf Potter, Texas Saltwater Adventures
Galveston, Texas

Since switching to BrightCalendar in 2006, my bookings have grown steadily, and I never have to think twice about my online presence. They handle everything—my website, marketing, bookings, and even other businesses I’m involved in—so I can focus on running trips. If I ever need help or advice, their support is always there. It’s a system that just works, and I never have to worry about it.

I’ve also joined the BrightCalendar team, and I’m proud to be part of a company that truly puts captains first.

Joby Cefalu, Mile High Fishing Charters.
South Lake Tahoe, CA

A friend of mine told me about Kevin and how he helped grow their business, so when I started Grape & Grain, I reached out—and I’m SO glad I did! I had more questions than answers and felt totally overwhelmed, but Kevin made everything so easy.

He helped build my website, set up all the online marketing, and guided me through getting reviews. The online booking system was the cherry on top—it just made everything come together!

Anytime I need advice or support, I know I can count on Kevin. Thanks to him, my business has been super successful, and I’m always happy to recommend his services to others.

When Kevin asked if I’d like to become a partner, I didn’t even think twice—I said YES! I’m so proud to be part of the BrightCalendar family!

Kim Knuth, Grape and Grain Tours
Baroda, MI

Back in 2012, I was ready to get my business set up with online bookings. I looked into all the top platforms, but none of them felt right. Some were way too complicated, others were packed with features I didn’t need, and a few wanted to charge my customers extra just to book online—which made zero sense to me.

Then I found BrightCalendar. I spoke with Kevin, and right away it felt different. He took the time to understand how we run our business and said their system would be a perfect fit. We hopped on a screen share, and he walked me through everything—tours, pricing, add-ons, availability—you name it. It was all set up exactly how I needed it, and it was easy to follow.

Since then, I’ve been using BrightCalendar and couldn’t be happier. The system is super simple to use, and I hardly ever need support because it just works.

When Kevin asked if I’d like to be a partner, I was honoured to join. It’s great to be part of a company that truly cares about the people they serve.

Martin Flynn, Marble Zip Tours.
Newfoundland, Canada

I’ve been using BrightCalendar since 2007 and never looked back. It just works—simple, reliable, and my customers and crew love how easy it is. Never had a single issue, and the price has stayed the same all these years. Solid system, run by people who actually care.

Victoria Ingells, Sea Watch Tours
Grand Manan, NB

I’ve been using the system for over 11 years now, and it’s been great for my business. My customers always find it easy to book, and I’ve never had a single issue with the platform. A while back, I started slipping in the search rankings, and that’s when Kevin stepped in. He took over my website, rebranded my online presence, and brought my business to the top of Google in both local and organic search. Since then, I haven’t had to worry about that side of the business — Kevin’s always there when I need him. When he offered me the chance to become a partner, I didn’t think twice.

Scott Boettcher, Big Ed's Fishng.
Kemah, TX

I’ve been using BrightCalendar since 2007 and never looked back. It just works—simple, reliable, and my customers and crew love how easy it is. Never had a single issue, and the price has stayed the same all these years. Solid system, run by people who actually care.

Will Flack, Tres Pascados Fly Shop
Belize

I’ve been using the system for over 11 years now, and it’s been great for my business. My customers always find it easy to book, and I’ve never had a single issue with the platform. A while back, I started slipping in the search rankings, and that’s when Kevin stepped in.

He took over my website, rebranded my online presence, and brought my business to the top of Google in both local and organic search. Since then, I haven’t had to worry about that side of the business — Kevin’s always there when I need him. When he offered me the chance to become a partner, I didn’t think twice.

Matt Ceviker, Sailaway Clear Lake Charters.
Kemah, TX

From the Early Days of BrightCalendar

A look back at some of the original feedback from captains, guides, and operators who helped shape the platform.

I have been using the Bright Calendar system on my website for almost a year now. I am 100% thrilled! I looked at just about every online reservation system on the market before making my decision. When I had narrowed it down to two, I spoke with the sales person from the competing company and told him which that it was down to him and Bright Calendar. I told him that his price was a little over double the price of Bright Calendar, so he said well let me take a look and I will call you back in an hour. Surprisingly - he called me back about 45 minutes later and said -"You know, I would choose Bright calendar!"

The system is so easy to use. The set up is a breeze. The reporting is easy to understand. I can accept deposits or full payment, even Groupons and Living Social vouchers! The price was perfect for a small to medium size tour company. After almost a full year experience with this system - I would highly recommend it to any tour company owner of any size. This system makes it easy for the customer and easy for me. Thanks Bright Calendar, finally an end to my frustration with online reservations! I'm One Very Happy Customer.

Cindy Richardson / French Quarter Phantoms

Bright calendar has been one of the best things that we have utilized on our website from the ability to create an event easily and quickly to our customer who needs no help to purchase their tickets for each event we cannot say enough about this product.
Customer service is great they answer your questions quickly and they're very helpful in giving you suggestions to improve how you display your events. I would recommend bright calendar for anybody who needs an online reservation system

Sue Kelly / Grand Oaks

We have applied the BrightCalendar reservation software to my website for just over a year. We use it for booking tourist activities within our website and it has worked very well. We searched around looking for reservation software options and found Bright Calendar to be a very powerful, yet user friendly program.
The customer support goes above and beyond with assistance and follow up! We look forward to growing our online sales with the group, and many more years working together. I personally recommend BrightCalendar and the support team!

Michael Hull / Cabo Submarine

Deciding to partner with BrightCalendar for our online reservations needs has been such a great move for our business. Kevin and his team are easy to work with and incredibly quick and responsive to our needs.
BrightCalendar's features have made our guest tracking and revenue management much more streamlined on the back end, while giving our guests a user-friendly reservation module that feels tailored to our every need on the front end.

Dionne Beggrow / Soaring Tree Top Adventures

After countless hours of researching the available systems on the market. We've decided to go with BrightCalendar. Since it was the only system that was truly capable of handling the uniqueness of our businesses schedule. Not only is the reservation system flexible but their customer service is outstanding.

Mark Yuknat / CT River Expeditions

Bright Calendar is a great reservation software. It handles thousands of reservations for us every year. It's very flexible and Bright Calendar is always coming up with neat upgrades to the software.

Scott Self / Sail With Scott

I have been using BrightCalendar now for a few days and I want to say it is everything you advertised and more... I LOVE IT. This system really rocks (and let me tell you I am a hard customer to please, coming from a long family line of perfectionists). It is so nice not to have to juggle a booking book anymore. Thanks again for making my day so much easier."

Dan Hood / Daisy Mae Charters

“Since using the BlueClaw reservation software, I have seen a noticeable increase in bookings. I always ask my clients how they found me and why they chose me. Easily, 50% of my clients, since using BlueClaw’s booking calendar, have said that they picked me because of the ease of booking a trip on my website. I’d like to go on record as saying that there is no better investment a charter captain can make than to have BlueClaw’s booking software on their website.”

Clay Eavenson / Captain Clay Charters

Blue Claw is awesome! Your calendar has taken the hassle out of booking charters. I get booked while on vacation, when I'm asleep and more importantly when I'm out fishing. The ease of use to the customer is spectacular. They go to my website, they find the date they want to fish and simply book online. I don't know what could be better than that! The Website you created for me along with your search rankings tools has mademy bookings explode. You have put my website on the map where I am found on the first page of most searches and once the client gets to my site they find an extremely professional, informative site that is easy for them to use. Your software has done everything you said it would do and more. You have moved Seward Adventure Charters to the top of the list and I really appreciate it. I can better focus my attention on fishing and my boat now that the bookings are coming automatically! Once again, I can't thank you enough. Keep up the good work!

James Stegall / Seward Adventure Charters

WOW is really the best way to describe this service, or more to the point, solution. We fish more than 350 half day trips a year, all offshore, and in the wind. Taking a booking on the phone while backing down on a sailfish is what I have to do all the time. Not paying attention to the customer on the boat, or not effectively booking the customer on the phone, 20kt wind and 6 foot seas making this procedure hard at best... No longer a problem! Customers can see when we are available, prices, and options without a lengthy conversation, or sometimes no conversation at all. Some customers will book online and just show up the day of the trip. IT'S LIKE CHEATING! Thank you Blue Claw Solutions and especially Kevin. Always available, and hugely helpful. Great product and amazing service.

Jay Cohen / Spellbound Charters

"In 2005 I decided that my business needed to expand and so I contacted Blueclaw to help me get my business online. I had no idea how many different companies there were to assist people like me in my business when I first started to look and was a bit overwhelmed at all of the work that was needed to increase my business..ie website, hosting, marketing and reservation software. Blueclaw not only was able to explain all of this in a way that I could understand he worked hard and continues to work hard to make my business the best it can possibly be. They made what was a confusing process easy and it has been the best investment i have made for my business. I have and will continue to recommend BlueClaw to all of my friends."

Zane Albury / Albury Fishing Charters

"My name is Daniel LaDow and I am a USCG Licensed guide on Clarks Hill/Thurmond Lake GA/SC. I first got the limited edition of BlueClaw but after a week went to the full version and the next day got a booking for $600 and I did nothing. I am very excited about being able to take a call and just tell the person to check my calendar and book trip NOW. As well, to have bookings happen online while I am on the water is better than good—it keeps the client with me instead of calling another guide because I was unavailable. I am just as excited to have all my information—bookings, email, phone numbers, address, and trip cost and payments—in one place. I will soon be able to click one button and email all my clients that want me to contact them “when the fishing is hot.” I do not easily endorse anything but BlueClaw is a fishing guide's secretary, accountant, and a definite moneymaker for my business."

Daniel LaDow / Ace Striper Guide

After many years of loosing business because I was not there to answer the phone every time a client called, I found BlueClaw! This service has increased my bookings by 30% since I signed on.I do not know what I did with out it all these years. I would go out for the day fishing knowing that when I got back to the office I would have many missed calls with only a couple messages as clients want to ask questions and book there trip right then. With a simple added line to my voice mail they get prompted to go online and book it right then. I can put all the info they need to know right in front of there eyes. This is great and I will be a customer of Blue Claw for many years to come. As a Professional Guide I highly recommend this service to anyone in the business.Thanks to the BlueClaw Staff. You are great to work with!

Mark Covington / Savannah, GA

"BlueClaw has given me an advantage over other captains by allowing my customers to book online. I had BlueClaw for less than 30 days and I booked several trips online, and it makes my website more up to date with the internet, with all the changes going on. The staff at BlueClaw are very helpful with getting me started. I wish I had this 5 years ago! I don’t know how many trips I didn’t book. This product is great and saves me time and money and less paperwork at the office; so I can spend more time fishing with my customers while my trips are being booked online."

Mark Covington / Savannah, GA

"The charter fishing booking calendar by BlueClaw has been awesome! The calendar is easy to set up and maintain and books charters for you 24/7. BlueClaw’s staff did a great job answering any questions and concerns this fisherman had, and it was smooth sailing all the way! We installed the calendar on my website and it was up and working, and booking us charters in no time. Security for you and your clients’ financial transactions is state of the art with CYBERSOURCE, so you can rest easy. We have been waiting for a program like this to be developed for the charter fishing industry and this fills the bill for us. I would recommend it very highly to all."

Peter Hoogs / Kona, HI

"Thank you for all of your help setting up my calender system. I look forward to using the system and to have everything organized this coming year. I am very impressed by the fact that every type of chartering concern has been thought of in the creation of the booking system. In the next 5 years I see this system being used by most cutting edge charter captains. I can't wait to see what new additions you come up with next! Thanks again."

John Staab / Cape May, NJ

"Finally an online company owned and operated by fishermen with products and services dedicated to charter and tour industry. The attention to detail is awesome and the service is first rate! Booking charters online has never been easier or more cost effective. In addition to using their reservation software, I had the team at BlueClaw build and optimized my website. Now I have an attractive website that is at the top of the search engines. My business have increased tremendously."

Jesse Lovett / Haleiwa, HI

"BlueClaw has turned my website around completely. Their booking calendar is the best reservation software on the market. It is easy to install and maintains your schedule. With this service you will never miss another client again! There is not an easier way for a client to book a trip."

Wayne Johnson/ Bradenton, FL

"BlueClaw has turned my website around completely. Their booking calendar is the best reservation software on the market. It is easy to install and maintains your schedule. With this service you will never miss another client again! There is not an easier way for a client to book a trip."

Kevin Brown / Cape May, FL

"This is a hundred and 80 degree turnaround for my website, 19 years in the charter boating business and juggling my schedule to be back at the office at a decent time to return calls to my customers, for up coming reservations, With Blueclaw working 24/7, I know I'll never mess another call my customers will have a chance to choose the charter boat of their choice, pick the date available with the calendar, not only for the year that we are in but a couple down the road."

Thomas Bray / Detroit, MI

"Thanks BlueClaw, by signing up to your complete package, my conversions rates and traffic to my site have gone up through the roof! "

Mike Angell / Corpus Christi, TX