The Buddy Booking Platform lets you showcase your business and accept bookings from customers. Registration involves a straightforward 7-step process to set up your business profile and start accepting bookings.
Watch our quick tutorial to learn how to register your business 👇🏻
Registration Process
1. Create Your Account
Enter your contact information:
First and last name
Email address
Phone number
Create a password
Review and accept platform terms and conditions
2. Verify Your Email
Check your inbox for the verification email
Click the verification link to confirm your account
Log in after verification is complete
3. Add Business Information
Enter your legal business details:
Legal business name
Main business address
Business location details including:
Address lines
ZIP/Postal code
City/Town
Region/State
Country
Currency:
By default the currency of your country of registration is selected. If you operate you business in other currency you can update it from here.
You can update the currency from the payments settings later.
4. Select Business Type
Choose your primary business type:
Dive shop
Dive resort
Liveaboard
Independent instructor/freelancer
Travel agency
Other
5. Add Service Offerings
Select all services you provide:
Guided dive tours
Boat charters & tours
Snorkeling tours
Scuba certification courses
Instructor development courses
Freediving courses
Technical diving training
Junior diver programs
First aid/CPR training
Equipment sales and rentals
Air/nitrox refills
Equipment maintenance
Dive travel planning
Mermaiding
6. Complete Public Profile
Add customer-facing information:
"Doing Business As" name
Business affiliations
Short description
About section
Contact information (verified phone/email)
Website
Languages spoken
Business hours
7. Add Imagery
Upload business photos:
Logo
Header/banner image
Additional gallery images
Maximum 10 images
Supported formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
Q: How long does registration take?
A: The basic registration can be completed in 15-20 minutes if you have all required information ready. You can save your progress and complete it later if needed.
Q: What happens if I don't complete all steps?
A: The platform saves your progress at each step. You can log back in anytime to complete remaining steps.
Q: Can I update information later?
A: Yes, most information can be updated after registration through your business settings. Some changes may require admin approval.
Business Eligibility
Q: What types of businesses can register?
A: Any legitimate diving-related business can register, including:
Dive shops and resorts
Independent instructors
Liveaboard operations
Travel agencies specializing in dive trips
Related marine tourism businesses
Q: Can I register if my country isn't fully supported yet?
A: Yes! While booking features may be limited in some regions, you can:
Create your business profile
Be discovered by potential customers
Prepare for when full features become available
List your business on the Buddy mobile app
Account Setup
Q: How do I verify my business phone number?
A: You have two options:
Receive an OTP via SMS (mobile numbers)
Get a verification code through voice call (landline or mobile)
Q: What if I make a mistake with my email?
A: You can correct your email on the verification page before proceeding further.
Q: How do I upload images correctly?
A: Use high-quality, professional images
Ensure files are in supported formats (JPG, PNG, WEBP)
Maintain 4:3 aspect ratio
Keep files under size limit
Maximum 10 images total
After Registration
Q: When will my business be visible to customers?
A: After completing registration:
Buddy admin team reviews your details
You receive approval notification
Your business becomes visible on the mobile app
You can begin setting up activities
Q: How do I add my team members?
A: Once your business is approved:
Go to Settings > Booking Users
Invite team members by email
Assign appropriate user groups
Team members create their accounts
Q: What's next after registration?
A: After approval:
Complete your business profile
Set up tax information
Configure payment settings
Create your first activities
Start accepting bookings