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Availability and Booking

Available to book for a day or 1/2 day with start times at 8.30 am 9.30 am, 12.30 pm, and 1.30pm. Latest return 5.30 pm

Start Hour

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26th May 2026 - 3 hours

3 hours
£
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Sunrise

⭐ Best for proper lunch onboard
Best for: Couples, families, slow-paced days

  • Seats up to 7 — ideal for smaller groups
  • Toilet onboard — added comfort for the day
  • Hob & kettle provided — great for a simple hot lunch
  • Relaxed cruising — perfect for taking your time


Sunrise Day Boat Hire on the Norfolk Broads

⭐ Comfortable family boating for longer days out

Best for: Families, full-day trips, onboard cooking, relaxed cruising


Sunrise is a comfortable and practical day boat designed for people who want to spend a full day properly exploring the Norfolk Broads.

With seating for up to 7 people, onboard toilet facilities and cooking equipment onboard, Sunrise suits families and mixed groups who prefer a slower, more relaxed day on the water with plenty of stops along the way.


Why People Choose Sunrise

👍 Comfortable for all-day cruising

Sunrise gives everyone enough room to properly settle in for the day, whether you’re cruising towards Horning or finding a quiet spot for lunch beside the river.

👍 Ideal for lunches onboard

With a hob, grill, kettle and sink onboard, Sunrise works particularly well for picnics, tea stops and easy family lunches afloat.

Please bring your own crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment if needed.

👍 Easy family boating

The onboard toilet makes longer days far easier, especially with younger children onboard.

👍 Straightforward for beginners

No boating experience needed. Sunrise is easy to handle, and we’ll show you everything before you leave the yard.


Great For

  • Family days out
  • Full-day boating trips
  • Riverside lunches and picnics
  • First-time boaters
  • Relaxed scenic cruising
  • Mixed family groups

Is Sunrise the right boat for you?

✅  Choose Sunrise if:

  • You want onboard toilet facilities
  • You’re planning a longer day on the water
  • You’d like cooking facilities onboard
  • You want a comfortable family-friendly boat
  • You’re hiring a boat for the first time
  • You prefer relaxed cruising at your own pace

❌ You may prefer another boat if:

  • You’d prefer quieter electric cruising → try Electra or Sun Charm
  • You want something simpler for short trips → look at Brinklet
  • You need space for larger groups → consider Sundeck
  • You’re planning an overnight boating holiday → view our holiday hire cruisers

What’s It Like Onboard?

Sunrise feels practical, comfortable and easy to spend time on.

You can stop where you like, make tea onboard, enjoy lunch beside the river and spend the day exploring without constantly watching the clock.

Which is usually when the Broads is at its best.

Availability and Booking

Start Hour

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26th May 2026 - 3 hours

3 hours
£
Please tick the box to acknowledge that you agree to our terms and conditions and are aware that all high risks parties will be required to pay a refundable security deposit of £200 on arrival.

Features

  • Life Jacket
  • Tea Making Onboard
  • Kettle
  • Toilet
  • Fridge
  • Silent Run Electric Engine
Features
  • Life Jacket
  • Tea Making Onboard
  • Kettle and Crockery
  • Toilet
  • Fridge
  • Silent Run Electric Engine

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, you can bring a max of 2 dogs with you It’s worth remembering some dogs love being on a boat, but not all. We recommend bringing a dog bed with you. We would recommend the Brinklets for dogs as these are the easiest for them to get on and off.

Yes, we do, via the Broadcaster magazine provided with each hire.

Please see our suggested itinerary here.

There is a speed limit between 3 and 5 mph in this part of the Broads National Park. This is designed to protect the wildlife on the banks from wash caused by boats.

"We have been holidaying on the broads for the last 10 years or so , the last 8 years with barnes brinkcraft, Wroxham is the perfect place to start off a holiday on the. Broads and barnes is for us the best boatyard. Customer service is always 5 stars, the boats are quality and easy to handle . We have hired a variety of sizes of boat from the 2/4 berth encore to a 10 berth melody, depending how many family has come with us. The little touches like a welcome bottle of bubbly and a fantastic hamper for returning customers really make a great start to a holiday on a barnes cruise. We love the broads and barnes do all they can to make sure you're experience on the rivers is the best it can be. We are currently looking forward to our week on the new Chorus 2 in July 2026 and have already booked with barnes for 2027 on chorus3 ."
- Phil W
"Its was really a great experience, boat was very clean and sheets are new."
- Kamlesh K
"Really enjoyable couple of hours. Staff are friendly"
- Neil Y
"Staff were very friendly and informative and helpful. We really enjoyed our trip."
- Nicola S
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