Your realization rate shows how many of your accepted bookings actually turn into completed trips. It’s one of the clearest signals that you’re running a reliable, customer-ready operation.
Why the realization rate matters
A strong realization rate helps build trust with both customers and FishingBooker. It contributes to your overall reliability score and can lead to more visibility and better reviews—especially when customers feel confident their trip will go ahead.
What affects your realization rate
Every time you accept a booking and complete the trip, it counts positively.
Every time you cancel or decline a booking, it lowers your realization rate—regardless of the reason.
How to improve your realization rate
Here are a few ways to avoid cancellations and keep more trips on the books:
Keep your listing accurate
- Double-check that your boat capacity, seasonal availability, and trip pricing are always up to date
- Remove any trips that aren’t realistic for your current schedule or operations
- Be clear about what’s included in each trip to avoid customer misunderstandings
Update your calendar regularly
- Block out days when you’re not available
- Add external bookings or personal events using your calendar tools
- Consider enabling Google Calendar sync to help prevent double bookings
Communicate with customers early and often
- Reach out soon after the trip is booked
- Confirm details and answer any questions
- Stay in touch in the days leading up to the trip to avoid last-minute surprises
Reschedule instead of canceling
- If weather or unexpected events get in the way, try offering alternate dates
- Customers are often happy to reschedule as long as they can go fishing, and doing so keeps your realization rate intact
- Use the in-app messaging or phone number to coordinate quickly
Final tip
Cancellations hurt more than just your realization rate – they can lead to lost reviews, lower visibility, and unhappy customers. The more trips you complete, the more chances you have to impress your guests and grow your business.
Head over to your listing to check your calendar availability, trip details, and start keeping more trips on the books.