Why activity parks choose wakesys over FareHarbor
Purpose-built features for venues, not tours.
Built for Venues, Not Tours
FareHarbor was designed for kayak tours and excursions. wakesys is purpose-built for activity parks with physical capacity limits.
Real Waiver Integration
FareHarbor treats waivers as an afterthought. wakesys builds waivers into the booking flow — guests sign before they arrive.
Integrated Point of Sale
FareHarbor doesn't have a POS. wakesys gives you a unified view of online and walk-in guests with one-tap check-in.
Lower Fees Than FareHarbor
FareHarbor charges 6%+ per booking. wakesys is free for 2026, then significantly cheaper in 2027. Keep more of your revenue.
Group Claim Links
Birthday party host shares one link. Each parent claims their kids and signs waivers. FareHarbor can't do this.
Mobile-First Booking
wakesys was designed for phones. 60-second checkout, Apple Pay, thumb-friendly UI.
What activity parks actually need
Everything FareHarbor doesn't have — built in.
Common questions about switching from FareHarbor
Everything you need to know.
Why is wakesys better than FareHarbor for activity parks?
FareHarbor was built for tours and experiences — kayak rentals, wine tours, excursions. Activity parks have different needs: waivers, high-volume groups, walk-in POS, and physical capacity management. wakesys was purpose-built for these requirements.
Does FareHarbor have digital waivers?
FareHarbor offers basic waiver functionality, but it's not designed for activity parks. wakesys waivers are built into the booking flow with pre-arrival signing, group claim links, and guardian-child relationships — eliminating check-in queues entirely.
How much can I save switching from FareHarbor?
FareHarbor charges per booking (typically 6% or a fixed fee). For a park processing 1,000 bookings/month, that's significant. wakesys is free for 2026, and our 2027 pricing will be significantly lower than FareHarbor — we promise.
Can I use wakesys for walk-in guests?
Yes! Unlike FareHarbor, wakesys includes a full POS for walk-in sales and check-in. You get a unified manifest of all guests — online and walk-in — in one place.
How long does it take to switch from FareHarbor?
Most parks are fully operational on wakesys within a single day. We help you export and import your products, connect payments, and configure your booking flow.