Charter Private vs Split Calculator — Find Your Most Profitable Trip Format

Trip Economics

Private Charter Price ($)

Split Trip Price Per Seat ($)

Total Seats Available

Average Split Trip Occupancy (%)

What percentage of seats do you typically fill on shared trips?

Fuel Cost Per Trip ($)

Crew Cost Per Trip ($)

Profitability Comparison

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How It Works

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Enter Trip Prices

Input your private charter price and per-seat price for split trips. Also enter your fixed costs per trip: fuel and crew.

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Set Your Occupancy

Enter your realistic average occupancy for split trips. Be honest: if you typically fill 4 of 6 seats, that's 67%, not 100%.

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Compare Profits

See which format earns more at your current occupancy, and the exact fill rate where split trips break even with private charters.

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Reservety lets charter captains sell both private and split trips online. Customers book individual seats, and you see real-time occupancy for every trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it better to offer private or split charters?

It depends on your occupancy rate. A 6-seat boat at $250/seat needs 100% occupancy ($1,500) to match a $1,500 private charter. At 75% occupancy, split trips only generate $1,125. Most captains offer both: private charters for guaranteed revenue, split trips to fill empty days and reach individual anglers.

What occupancy rate should I expect for split trips?

Most charter operations average 60-80% occupancy on shared trips over a full season. Peak season might hit 90%+, but shoulder seasons drop to 40-60%. Factor in last-minute cancellations (10-15% no-show rate even with deposits). Be conservative in your estimates.

How do I fill more seats on split charters?

List on charter marketplaces (FishingBooker, etc.), offer last-minute deals for empty seats, partner with hotels and tackle shops for referrals, and build an email list for repeat customers. Offering a small discount for booking the last 1-2 seats can be more profitable than running a trip half-empty.