Fill Your Dock With Hungry Boaters
On The Water is where boaters go to find their next meal on the water. Every search, every map click, every trip plan starts here. Put your restaurant where they're already looking.
Your basic listing is always free. Enhanced and premium options put you at the front of the line during the months that matter most.
Why Advertising Here Works
We don't sell impressions to random browsers. We connect you with boaters who are already looking for a place to eat.
High-Intent Audience
Every visitor is actively looking for a place to eat on the water. No wasted impressions — these are boaters planning their next trip.
Hyper-Local Targeting
Your listing appears in the exact harbors, bays, and waterways where your customers are already boating. Northport, Sag Harbor, Greenport — wherever you are.
The Right Customer
Boaters who arrive by water tend to stay longer, order more, and tip better. They're in vacation mode. Getting them to your dock is the hard part — we handle that.
Seasonal When You Need It
Our traffic peaks exactly when yours does: Memorial Day through Labor Day. Your ad spend works hardest during the months that matter most to your bottom line.
Simple, Seasonal Pricing
No annual contracts. Pay monthly during the season that matters. Cancel anytime.
Free
Everything you need to get found
- Basic listing with name, address, and hours
- Dock info and VHF hailing channel
- Appear in search results and map
- Respond to guest reviews
- Update your info anytime
Enhanced
Stand out during peak season
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Priority placement in search results
- "Featured" badge on your listing
- Analytics dashboard — views, impressions, clicks
- Expanded photo gallery (up to 20 photos)
- Special offers & dock-and-dine deals section
- Link to your reservation system
- Seasonal hours with automatic switching
Premium
Maximum visibility everywhere
- Everything in Enhanced, plus:
- Homepage featured carousel placement
- Sponsored spot on your area/region page
- Inclusion in our boater newsletter
- "Captain's Pick" badge and highlight
- Priority support and onboarding call
- Custom approach notes with GPS waypoints
- Monthly performance report emailed to you
All plans are month-to-month with no long-term contracts. Most restaurants run Enhanced from May through September. Premium availability is limited per region to keep placements valuable.
What Enhanced Looks Like
You Sign Up
Choose your plan and we'll set everything up. Takes less than 10 minutes. Pay securely through Square — no credit card games, cancel anytime.
We Boost Your Listing
Your restaurant gets the Featured badge, priority search placement, and appears in the areas and regions where boaters are actively browsing.
Boaters Find You First
Track your results in the analytics dashboard. See how many boaters viewed your listing, clicked through to your website, and searched for your area.
Common Questions
Do I need to claim my listing before upgrading?
Yes. Claiming is free and takes about 5 minutes. Once you're verified as the owner, you can upgrade to Enhanced or Premium at any time from your dashboard.
Can I run Enhanced just for the summer?
Absolutely. Most owners activate Enhanced from May through September, then pause for the off-season. No cancellation fees, no annual commitment.
How many Premium spots are available in my area?
We limit Premium placements to keep them valuable — typically 2-3 per region. If your region is full, we'll add you to a priority waitlist and notify you when a spot opens.
Will my ranking drop if I don't pay?
No. Free listings are ranked by relevance, rating, and review count — the same as always. Enhanced and Premium add visibility on top of organic ranking, they don't penalize anyone who doesn't pay.
Do you accept seasonal or multi-month packages?
Yes. Pay for a full season (May–September) upfront and save 15%. Contact us for details.
The Season Doesn't Wait
Boaters are already planning their summer. Get your listing enhanced before they decide where to go. The earlier you start, the more searches you appear in.
Questions? Email us at [email protected]