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SeaMaster Yacht Charter
Transforming the Sailing Holiday Booking Experience for Really Good Holidays Ltd
Problem Statement
Key Pain Points
- The entire booking process was offline, forcing customers to rely on lengthy phone calls and emails, leading to missed opportunities and lost leads.
- No real-time visibility into yacht, flight, or extras pricing, leaving customers frustrated with delays and inconsistent quotes.
- Unverified yacht listings raised credibility concerns, damaging customer trust and conversion rates.
- Heavy manual admin workload due to lack of integrated tools, slowing down operations and limiting scalability.
Key Metrics
Booking Automation↑ 100%
Performance Speed↑ 80%
Admin Task Reduction↓ 60%
Customer Drop-off Rate↓ 35%
Verified Listings↑ 90%
The Solution
Dynamic Package Builder
Built a real-time pricing engine that bundles yachts, flights, and extras into complete holiday packages, eliminating delays and increasing customer trust.
Admin Panel with Operational Control
Delivered a centralised system to manage bookings, rates, licenses, and inventory, reducing manual work and enabling scale.
Verified Yacht Listing Management
Introduced automated verification tools with high-quality images and documentation, transforming the platform into a trusted marketplace.
Mobile-Optimised, Responsive UI
Designed a sleek, modern, mobile-first interface so users can search, filter, and book effortlessly across devices, raising the standard of digital holiday booking.
Together these tracks unlock discoverability, engagement, and conversion.
Our Approach
1
Discover
- Reviewed workflows
- Stakeholder interviews
- Competitive benchmark
Deliverable:
Stakeholder Report, System Audit Summary
2
Define
- Customer journey map
- Pain points identified
- Feature prioritisation
Deliverable:
Feature Prioritisation Matrix, User Flow Maps
3
Ideate
- Package builder concept
- Pricing engine design
- Admin workflows draft
Deliverable:
Wireframes, Feature Concept Sheets
4
Design & Build
- Responsive frontend
- Modular admin portal
- Secure booking setup
Deliverable:
Figma UI Kit, Admin UX Mockups, Frontend Assets
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Team Structure
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Project Manager | Planning, coordination, and stakeholder update |
| Business Analyst | Requirement analysis, feature scoping |
| UX/UI Designer | Visual design and user experience |
| Frontend Developer | Booking engine, UI, dynamic filtering (React) |
| Backend Developer | Pricing logic, database, integrations (Node) |
| QA Engineer | Testing functionality, load and user flow |
Technology Used
Frontend
Other Services
- PostgreSQL
- Square API
- Twilio API
- Google Calendar API
Languages
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
Framework
- Angular Universal
- PrimeNG
- AngularJS
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- Angular Material
Frontend
API
- REST
- GraphQL
- SOAP
Architecture
- MVC
- Micro services
- Micro front end
- Component-Based
- Modular
- SPA
- Hybrid
Database
- PostgreSQL
Tools and Build Systems
- NPM / Yarn
- Gulp / Grunt
- Webpack / Browserify
- Bower
Version Control Systems
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Bitbucket
Testing Frameworks and Tools
- Jasmine
- Karma
- Protractor
- Mocha / Chai
- Sinon
Project Management Tools
- Jira
- ClickUp
- Trello
- Asana
UI Design Frameworks
- Material Design
- Bootstrap
- Foundation
- Semantic UI
Caching and Performance Optimization
- Lazy Loading
- Code Splitting
- Redis
- Minimizing Watchers
- $digest cycle optimizations
- Angular $cacheFactory
Deployment and Automation Tools
- Jenkins (CI/CD)
- GitLab CI/CD
- CircleCI
- Docker (for containerization)
Security
- Preventing XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
- CSRF Protection
- $sce for context based escaping
- JWT
Application Performance Monitoring
- New Relic
- Sentry
- Lighthouse
Cloud Servers
- AWS
- Google cloud platform
Knowledge about Cloud Services
- AWS S3
- Firebase Hosting
- Azure Blob Storage
Experience with Third-Party Services
- Google Maps API
- Facebook SDK
- Stripe
- SendGrid
Build and Deployment Tools
- Angular CLI
- Bower
- Vercel / Netlify
UX and Design Tools
- Figma
- Adobe XD
- Sketch
Real-Time App Tools
- Socket.IO
- SignalR
AI Development Tools
- GitHub Copilot
- ChatGPT
Design Samples
Comprehensive design system and development samples demonstrating the technical excellence and visual appeal of the Outfitter platform.
Competitive Analysis
| Parameter | Boataround | SeaMaster | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking Model | Yacht-only rentals | End-to-end sailing holiday packages (yacht + flights ) | Expand beyond yacht rental into bundled experiences for broader audience appeal |
| Customer Guidance | Filters for yacht type, location, and dates | Guided search with inspiration-based results | Stand out with AI-driven, personalised recommendations |
| Extras & Add-ons | Skipper, insurance | Bundled extras: skipper, host, excursions | Cross-sell & upsell through packaged experiences |
| Admin Backoffice Tools | Basic partner/admin tools for listings | Full admin backoffice for bookings, rates, licenses, amenities, and content | Provide stronger tools to partners for efficiency and scalability |
| Unique Value Proposition | Transparent yacht rental | All-in-one booking with dynamic real-time pricing + strong admin backoffice | Become the “Expedia for Sailing Holidays” |
Project Outcomes (Targets)
Digitised Booking
The booking process is fully digitised, reducing customer service dependency by over 60%.
Dynamic Packages
The platform now supports dynamic, real-time package building across five countries.
Trusted Listings
Yacht listings became more trustworthy with integrated media validation tools.
Admin Tools
The admin team is empowered with tools to manage 1000+ listings and real-time updates.
Seamless Planning
Users enjoy seamless holiday planning-from yacht selection to airport transfers—all in one place.
Unified Experience
Users enjoy seamless holiday planning-from yacht selection to airport transfers—all in one place.