Activities are the core offerings you manage on the Buddy Booking Platform. Whether you're organizing diving tours, certification courses, or multi-day trips, understanding activity types and their management helps you effectively showcase and sell your services.
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Types of Activities
The platform supports three main types of activities to accommodate different diving experiences:
Tours
Short-duration experiences ideal for day activities:
Single dive or snorkel sessions
Wreck dive tours
Reef excursions
Duration typically a few hours
Can schedule multiple slots per day
Flexible capacity management
Ideal for certified divers and beginners
Courses
Training programs available in two formats:
In-person Courses
Scheduled classroom and practical sessions
Physical attendance required
Can include e-learning components
Certification-focused training
Group or private instruction options
E-learning Courses
Fully online, self-paced learning
No physical attendance needed
Managed through affiliate platforms
Digital certification programs
Automated student management
Trips
Multi-day diving experiences combining:
Multiple diving activities
Accommodation arrangements
Extended itineraries
Comprehensive packages
Group travel coordination
Activity States
Every activity exists in one of three states:
Draft
Initial setup phase
Not visible to customers
Fully editable
Used while configuring details
Published
Live and available for booking
Visible in search results
Booking restrictions apply
Limited editing capabilities
Unpublished
Temporarily hidden from customers
Preserves existing bookings
No new bookings allowed
Can be republished later
Getting Started
Before creating your first activity, ensure you have configured:
Customer Types
Define who can book your activities
Set certification requirements
Configure age restrictions
Establish booking limits
Locations
Add meeting points
Set pickup locations
Configure dive sites
Specify training facilities
Add-ons
Create equipment rental options
Set up additional services
Configure pricing
Define availability
Accommodations (for trips)
Add accommodation options
Set room types
Configure pricing
Define booking policies
Note that you need to complete your complete account set up before you can publish any created activities. More information is available in this document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Basic Concepts
Q: How do I choose which type of activity to create?
A: Consider the duration and complexity:
Tours: Single-day experiences lasting hours
Courses: Training programs requiring multiple sessions
Trips: Multi-day experiences with accommodations
Q: Can I convert between activity types?
A: No, activity types cannot be converted. Create a new activity with the desired type instead.
Activity Management
Q: How many activities can I create?
A: There's no limit to the number of activities you can create. Focus on organizing them effectively for easy management.
Q: Can I copy an existing activity?
A: You can duplicate an activity by navigating to Settings > Activities > Select the desired activity from Tours/Courses/Trips > Click on the 3-dots in Actions column > Click on Duplicate.
Note that duplicating an activity only duplicates the listing details, you will still need to create the availabilities for the newly created activity.
Publishing and Visibility
Q: When should I publish an activity?
A: Publish when:
All details are configured correctly
Pricing is finalized
Schedule is confirmed
Resources are available
Q: Can I make changes after publishing?
A: Yes, but with restrictions. More details can be found here.
Configuration Requirements
Q: What must be set up before creating activities?
A: Essential prerequisites include:
Customer types configuration
Location setup
Add-ons (if needed)
Accommodation options (for trips)
More details are available in this section.
Q: Can I start with a basic setup and add details later?
A: Yes, you can pause the activity set up at any time to resume later.
Troubleshooting
Q: Why can't I find my activity in the list?
A: Check:
Activity type filter
Search terms
Publishing status
Sort order
Q: What if I need to cancel a published activity?
A: You can unpublish to prevent new bookings by navigating to Settings > Activities > Select the desired activity from Tours/Courses/Trips > Click on the 3-dots in Actions column > Click on Unpublish.
It is important that you reach out to existing customers to rebook or cancel their bookings as per their preference.