Boating & Sailing
Barnes Brinkcraft
Luxury holiday cruisers and day boats for 2-12 people. Hourly, daily or weekly hire. Riverside lodges for 20 people.
Contact:
• T: Wroxham 01603 782625
• E: bookings@barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk
• W:
www.barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk
Broads Tours
River tours with commentary. Light refreshments on all boats. Licensed bar on Wroxham boats. Self-drive craft available for the independent explorer.
Contact:
• T:Wroxham 01603 782207
• T: Potter Heigham 01692 670711
• W:
www.broads.co.uk
George Smith & Sons
High quality cruisers for short breaks, daily, half daily and hourly hire. Family run business. Helpful, personal service. Fishing boats with outboards also for hire.
Contact:
• T: Wroxham 01603 782527
• E: riversidemarine@hotmail.co.uk
• W:
www.dayboathire.com
Try Sailing.com & Norfolk Broads Yacht Training Centre
Have fun while learning to sail or improving your skills with a RYA Senior Instructor on the picturesque Barton Broad. 'Have a Go' or try a RYA course or Flotilla Training. Gift vouchers available.
Contact:
• T: 01603 782897 / 07774 112288
• E: info@trysailing.com
• W:
www.trysailng.com
Pacific Cruisers
Small family-owned boatyard offering cruisers for weekly hire. Day boat also available. Friendly, personal service.
Contact:
• T: Chedgrave, Loddon - 01508 520321
• E: enquiries@pacificcruisers.co.uk
• W:
www.pacificcruisers.co.uk
Galleon Storage & Moorings
Dry berthing for RIBS and motorboats up to 10m. ‘Dry stack’ system. Unlimited launch/recovery for members. Hull jet washed after every retrieval. Long/short term storage.
Contact:
• T: Beccles - 01502 714154
Boat Trips
If you prefer to sit back and let someone else take the wheel, why not consider booking a guided boat trip. There are so many to choose from, whether you’re a solo traveller or with a group of friends, you’re sure to find something you’ll love and of course you’ll have both hands free for some fantastic photo opportunities!
The Broads Authority operate guided boat trips from four locations on four very unique craft:
Electric Eel
Take a wildlife water trail on the Edwardian-style Electric Eel from How Hill nature reserve, near Ludham. This trip takes approximately 50 minutes and is particularly popular with birdwatchers, as it includes a stop at a bird hide overlooking Reedham Water.
The Electric Eel operates during weekends and bank holidays throughout Apr, May and Oct and daily through Easter week, local school half terms and Jun-Sept.
Prices: Adult £4.50, child and concessions £3.50, £10 family (2 adults and 2 children).
For timetable information and to book, please call Toad Hole Cottage on 01692 678763 or visit any of the
Tourist Information Centres in the Broads.
Helen of Ranworth
Step back in time on board the Helen of Ranworth – a reed lighter which was traditionally used to carry reeds. Now an electric ferry, the two hour trip departs daily from Easter to October from Ranworth staithe and includes a guided tour of Malthouse Broad and a stop at either St Benet’s Abbey or Cockshoot Broad.
Prices: Adult £5.50, child and concessions £4.50, £12 family (2 adults and 2 children).
For timetable information and to book, please call Ranworth Information Centre on 01603 270453 or visit any of the
Tourist Information Centres in the Broads.
Liana
Discover the southern area of
The Broads from Beccles Quay on board Liana – an Edwardian-style electric boat. Trips last approximately 1 hour 15 mins and operate during weekends and bank holidays throughout Apr, May and Oct and daily through Easter week, local school half terms and Jun-Sept.
Prices: Adult £4.50, child and concessions £3.50, £10 family (2 adults and 2 children).
For timetable information and to book, please call Beccles Information Centre on 01502 713196 or visit any of the
Tourist Information Centres in the Broads.
Ra
Hop on board Ra at Barton Broad to learn about Europe’s leading lake restoration project. Britain’s first solar-powered passenger boat offers fantastic views over the broad and the reedbeds that surround it. Trips last approximately 1 hour 15 mins and run during weekends and bank holidays throughout Apr, May and Oct and daily through Easter week, local school half terms and Jun-Sept.
Prices: Adult £4.50, child and concessions £3.50, £10 family (2 adults and 2 children).
For timetable information and to book, please call Hoveton Information Centre on 01603 782281 or visit any of the Tourist Information Centres in
The Broads.
Boat Tours
Broads Tours
Broads Tours have a fleet of five boats on which to take river trips from Wroxham and Potter Heigham, 7 days a week. Choose from a 1, 1½, 2 or 2½ hour tour from Wroxham from Apr-Oct or a 1¾ or 2½ hour tour from Potter Heigham from 24th May to 29th Oct.
Light refreshments and toilet facilities are available on board. A licensed bar is also available on trips from Wroxham. Dogs are welcome.
Prices from: Adult £6.50, child £5, under 5’s free.
For more information, please call 01603 782207 (Wroxham) or 01692 670711 (Potter Heigham)
Southern Comfort
The 100-seater ‘Southern Comfort’ Mississippi Paddle Boat sails from outside the Swan Inn in Horning along the River Bure. Trips run 7 days a week, Mar-Nov, and last approximately 1 hour 30 mins (2 hour evening cruises are also available Thursday evenings). Light refreshments, a bar, commentary and toilet facilities are all available on board.
Prices for 1 hour 30 mins cruise: Adult £6, child (aged 2-17) and concessions £5, family (2 adults and 2 children) £18.40. Party rates also available.
For more information, please call 01692 630262.
Waveney River Tours
Discover the picturesque southern Broads and take a trip on Oulton Broad, the River Waveney and the River Yare.
The ‘Waveney Princess’ is a 125 seater double decker boat, with upper deck sun canopy and spacious lower deck. Commentary, light refreshments and toilet facilities on board. The ‘Enchantress’ is a conventional river bus and can cater for up to 92 passengers. Again a commentary is provided for your entertainment and light refreshments and toilet facilities are provided for your comfort.
Trips take place 7 days a week, May-Sept (plus some early/late season dates) and range from 45 mins to 2 hours in duration.
Prices: for 1 hour 30 mins cruise: Adult £6.50, child £5, under 5’s £1.
For more information, please call 01502 574903 or 07769 731389.
Day Boat Hire
For the independent explorer, self-drive day boats offer the perfect escape. They can be hired from a number of companies in
The Broads, by the hour, day or half day and with a wide choice of craft from 2-11 seaters, there’s something to suit every party and every pocket. Hirers will be able to offer you tuition, route advice and most provide buoyancy aids free of charge.
Most companies quote their prices per boat rather than per passenger. For example, in high season you can hire an 8 seater boat for 2 hours from
Barnes Brinkcraft in Wroxham for just £29 or a 7 seater craft with toilet facilities, a two ring hob and running water for just £60 for a half day or £115 for a whole day.
Waveney River Centre hire boats out by the day or half day in high season, from their base at
Horning in the north or
Burgh St Peter in the south. You can hire a basic craft for £75 for a day or £51 for a half day. A minimum 2 hourly hire is available off season from £33.
Broads Tours offer a range of self-drive day launches from Wroxham and Potter Heigham. Standard day boats seating up to 8 people can be hired by the hour, part or full day from £14 per hour. Day cruisers and electric picnic boats that have the benefit of cooking and toilet facilities are available for full days hire from £105 (picnic boats) and £125 (day cruisers). Large electric craft are available from Wroxham only. They seat up to 11 people and are available for full days only from £105.
Canoe Hire and Broads Canoe Safari PDF (download 401KB)
Get up close and personal to an abundance of wildlife by taking to the gentle waters of
The Broads in a canoe. Think it’s not for you? Think again - it’s safe, easy and great fun for all the family!
Most canoes seat two or three people and prices start from £15 for a half day, although hourly prices are often available on request. There are six Broads canoe hire centres in
The Broads, most of which can be found close to moorings. The centres can provide information on routes and safety procedures. Buoyancy aids and waterproof rucksacks are included in the hire cost.
The Canoe Man offer 1-4 day canoe trails, B&B or canoe camping, one way canoe hire, guided canoe safari’s, training and qualifications. Tel: 07810 838052
Canoe Hire Centres:
Barnes Brinkcraft in Wroxham
01603 782625
www.barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk
Waveney River Centre in Oulton Broad
01502 677343
www.daycruisers.co.uk
Whitlingham Country Park nr Norwich
01603 632332
www.whitlinghamoec.co.uk
Bank Dayboats in Wayford Bridge
01692 582457
Outney Meadow Caravan Park in Bungay
01986 892338
www.outneymeadow.co.uk
Rowancraft in Geldeston
01508 518208
Windsurfing
Facilities for windsurfers of all abilities are available at
Whitlingham Country Park. Beginners can take advantage of comprehensive tuition with fully qualified instructors. And those who just want to turn up and surf can make use of the Pay & Play scheme which costs £9 per 90 minute session.