Surf Marketplace Listing Types Guide

Effective Date: 8 September 2025
Last Updated: 8 September 2025

This guide explains how providers should choose the correct listing type when creating a new surf offering on the marketplace. Each type has different booking rules so customers know exactly what they’re paying for.
While this guide is surf-focused, we’ve also included examples for other providers such as videographers and massage therapists.

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Contents

• Private Sessions (Hourly)
• Group Lessons (Fixed Session)
• Programs (Multi-Day Consecutive)
• Courses (Multi-Week Recurring)
• Camps (Overnight)
• Quick Guide

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1. Private Sessions (Hourly)

Listing type ID: listing_type_H

Use this for: 1-on-1 services, priced by the hour.

Customers pick the date, start time, and duration (e.g., a 2-hour session).
You get paid per hour, and bookings can only be made within the availability periods you set.

Example listings:

• Surf: 1-on-1 Beginner Surf Lesson – $40/hour
• Videography: Event Filming – $100/hour
• Massage Therapy: Deep Tissue Massage – $70/hour

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2. Group Lessons (Fixed Session)

Listing type ID: listing_type_G

Use this for: Group sessions at set times, with limited spots.

You define the session length and price (e.g., 2 hours for $30 per person) and how many seats are available (e.g., max 8).
Customers book a spot in the session, and once all seats are filled, the session closes automatically.

Example listings:

• Surf: Saturday Beginner Group Lesson – $30 per person (max 8)
• Videography: Video Editing Workshop – $50 per person (max 6)
• Massage Therapy: Couples Massage Workshop – $90 per couple (max 5 couples)

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3. Programs (Multi-Day Consecutive)

Listing type ID: listing_type_P

Use this for: Multi-day experiences that run back-to-back.

Customers select a start date and end date, and they are charged your daily rate × number of days (e.g., a 3-day training program).
You control which days are available in your calendar.

Example listings:

• Surf: 3-Day Surf Immersion – $120/day
• Videography: 4-Day Filmmaking Bootcamp – $150/day
• Massage Therapy: 3-Day Healing & Wellness Retreat – $200/day

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4. Courses (Multi-Week Recurring)

Listing type ID: listing_type_C

Use this for: Courses that run once a week or on specific dates across multiple weeks.

Customers pay once for the entire course (e.g., every Saturday for 6 weeks).
You set the total course price, start date, and number of seats.
Customers book the course as a whole, not individual sessions.

Example listings:

• Surf: 6-Week Beginner Surf Course – Saturdays, $250 total
• Videography: 8-Week Cinematography Masterclass – Thursdays, $500 total
• Massage Therapy: 5-Week Introduction to Thai Massage – Mondays, $300 total

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5. Camps (Overnight)

Listing type ID: listing_type_N

Use this for: Accommodation-based packages with included services.

Customers pick check-in and check-out dates, and you are paid per night (e.g., 7-night camp with daily activities).
You can offer private rooms or shared dorms by adjusting the number of seats available.

Example listings:

• Surf: Surf Camp – 7 nights with daily lessons – $80/night
• Videography: 3-Night Film Retreat – $150/night
• Massage Therapy: Wellness & Massage Camp – 5 nights – $180/night

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6. Quick Guide

• Private Sessions

  • Best for: 1-on-1 services, priced hourly
  • Booking unit: Hourly
  • Example: Surf coaching, videography, massage

• Group Lessons

  • Best for: Group classes or workshops at set times
  • Booking unit: Fixed
  • Example: Surf classes, video editing workshops, couples massage

• Programs

  • Best for: Multi-day consecutive training or experiences
  • Booking unit: Daily
  • Example: Surf immersions, filmmaking bootcamps, wellness retreats

• Courses

  • Best for: Multi-week recurring classes with gaps
  • Booking unit: Fixed
  • Example: Surf courses, cinematography masterclasses, Thai massage training

• Camps

  • Best for: Overnight stays with included services
  • Booking unit: Nightly
  • Example: Surf camps, film retreats, massage & wellness camps