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Norfolk Broads Boating Holidays

Barnes Brinkcraft is a family-run Norfolk boatyard that has been providing boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads since 1964. We are ideally located in Wroxham, the gateway to the Broads National Park, making it a great location to start your Norfolk boating holiday experience.

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We have over 80 Norfolk holiday boats to choose from, suiting all budgets and requirements, from 2 berth holiday boats to our large cruisers that accommodate 12 people. We provide training, life jackets, maps, guides, bedding and a welcome aboard pack, and many boats have WiFi. Add a paddleboard or rowing dinghy along with your main holiday boat and explore the less accessible areas of the broads, too!

Holidays start days are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays or Saturdays.

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Whatever style of hire boat you fancy, modern, traditional, practical or sporty, all of our Norfolk holiday boats are well equipped and fitted with the kit you need to have a comfortable and enjoyable boating holiday on the Norfolk Boards. For more information, please read our guide on choosing your perfect boat.

 

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Luxury Norfolk Broads Cruisers

These feature our most technically advanced luxury holiday boats; a typical example is the Brinks Rhapsody, an excellent modern design with solar panels and a quiet hybrid engine that is both diesel and electric powered. This makes it better for the environment and provides peaceful, relaxing cruising.

Mid Range Broads Holiday Cruisers

Our mid-range Norfolk holiday boats are our most popular, as they provide the perfect balance of comfort and cost. Many of these holiday boats were the leaders in their class a few years ago, but time, technology, and expectations continue to move on.

Norfolk Broads Budget Boating Holidays

These much-loved budget holiday boats have all the basics for a simple, carefree, low-cost boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads. We pride ourselves on maintaining our budget fleet of Norfolk Broad cruisers to a high standard, whatever their age.

Looking for a specfic type of boat?

SUMMER SALE 15% Discount On Selected Boats Booked Before 3rd July 2024

Grab a bargain boating holiday this summer with Barnes Brinkcraft.  This offer applies to the following boats for bookings made from 11 June to 3 July, with holiday start dates up to 23 October...

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Meet Chorus – The Latest Edition To Our Luxury Holiday Boat Ensemble

Introducing Brinks Chorus, the latest addition to the Barnes Brinkcraft fleet.   Brinks Chorus is our most luxurious and spacious new 2 + 2 berth boats.  It is perfect for cruising the Norfolk...

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Pet Friendly Boating Holidays

Pet-Friendly Boating Holidays on the Norfolk Broads   At Barnes Brinkcraft we are very used to seeing the whole family on holiday, and that doesn’t just mean the kids   Which boat should I...

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Hire Boats for Seniors

It’s never too late in life to start enjoying boating holidays, particularly on the Norfolk Broads which is lock free. We have a selection of holiday boats designed with seniors in...

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Introducing Brinks Encore Plus

One of our newer boats, first introduced in 2020 with extra boats added to the fleet in 2021 Introducing the Brinks Encore Plus, 2+2 Berth Boat. Designed for boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads....

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Hire Boats for First Timers

Never hired a holiday boat before? No problem, whatever competence levels you have, you will receive training and advice, providing you the confidence to make your first boating holiday one you will...

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Looking for a specfic type of boat?

SUMMER SALE 15% Discount On Selected Boats Booked Before 3rd July 2024

Grab a bargain boating holiday this summer with Barnes Brinkcraft.  This offer applies to the following boats for bookings made from 11 June to 3 July, with holiday start dates up to 23 October...

Learn more

Meet Chorus – The Latest Edition To Our Luxury Holiday Boat Ensemble

Introducing Brinks Chorus, the latest addition to the Barnes Brinkcraft fleet.   Brinks Chorus is our most luxurious and spacious new 2 + 2 berth boats.  It is perfect for cruising the Norfolk...

Learn more

Pet Friendly Boating Holidays

Pet-Friendly Boating Holidays on the Norfolk Broads   At Barnes Brinkcraft we are very used to seeing the whole family on holiday, and that doesn’t just mean the kids   Which boat should I...

Learn more

Hire Boats for Seniors

It’s never too late in life to start enjoying boating holidays, particularly on the Norfolk Broads which is lock free. We have a selection of holiday boats designed with seniors in...

Learn more

Introducing Brinks Encore Plus

One of our newer boats, first introduced in 2020 with extra boats added to the fleet in 2021 Introducing the Brinks Encore Plus, 2+2 Berth Boat. Designed for boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads....

Learn more

Hire Boats for First Timers

Never hired a holiday boat before? No problem, whatever competence levels you have, you will receive training and advice, providing you the confidence to make your first boating holiday one you will...

Learn more

"I'll start by addressing the negative feedback, as seen on Google and various reviews sites. Firstly this hoilday isn't a 5 Star hotel. It's a basic boat and generally, boats do have their own set of challenges if your driving it yourself, so be aware it will be different. If your looking for the all Perfect hoilday - nothing is prefect and I'm sure the people providing negative feedback will always find something to moan about. I booked after reviewing the negative feedback and thought we'll see for ourselves and found that probably people didn't expect a boat to be how a boat is. We embraced the challenge and loved the experience of what came along, we don't do the 5 star Caribbean hotel experience or any of that nonsense, nor do we expect too much. The boat had all the basic bits and pieces to make experience of spending 3 days on the water enjoyable, living with a slightly comfort, to normal life. The staff at the yard were lovely on arrival and gave us all the info we asked for and more. Id say to 1st timers, like us - book the Swan Inn in advance, if you like to eat there, about an hour away from the yard and get to a mooring early on the 1st night, before dark. Stern mooring is much easier to get on and off, that side on. Plus we didn't stock up on enough provisions, so next time we'll take double the food onboard to last the trip, as we couldn't really find a typical Tesco express on the next corner. Take extra towels and your own bedding, like you would a caravan. Most of all, embrace the challenge and the change of scene and don't moan if you arnt prepared."
- Matt Owen
"What a fabulous week we had.we had a lovely welcome as always checking in.our boat was ready early, our boat was spotlessly clean and ready to go. We've already booked our next holiday as we left ! . Thank you to all the office staff including the cleaning staff and maintenance staff. Can't wait to return. Thanks, pete and tom."
- Peter Lawler
"Hired a boat for the day, which ranged from £138 upwards. Everything was ready to go, and we were shown how to operate it and given a map to navigate the broads. Had a relaxing day, and there are some nice stop offs on our journey. Boats dog friendly as well. Enjoyed it that much we are considering hiring a cruiser for a week. Well worth doing if you've never done it before."
- Mark Harvey
"Top place for holiday boat hire"
- William Quarrell
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