pets welcome 
life jackets supplied 
Bedding provided Norfolk Broads Hire Boats for Groups
Barnes Brinkcraft has been hiring out larger boats on the Norfolk Broads for many years. We have quite a few in our fleet (see below) All have at least 4 cabins
We love welcoming group hire boat bookings. Customers hire a group of boats on the Norfolk Broads. Fall in love with this beautiful natural environment. Next year we get to meet their family on their return. Find out more about the Norfolk Broads
Special Offers when hiring out boats for Groups
When booking several boats at a time we are able to offer a 10% discount
Repeat customers, booking through Barnes Brinkcraft, receive an excellent hamper on their return. See details here
Book mid-week, and get 4 nights for the price of a 3-night weekend break
Have a look at other special offers that might apply here
Entertainment with your group hire boat booking
If you’d like to hire paddleboards, rowing or sailing dinghies, please ask when booking. We have them available to hire
If you’d like to try your hand at sailing, how about a trip aboard one of Hunters traditional yachts.
Want to gain some sup boarding experience? Go Paddle can organise a great group session
Fairhaven water garden offers canoe safaris or from their base in South Walsham.
Tuition for Norfolk Broads boat hire
No boating experience? Don’t worry. The Broads Authority has produced these simple videos. They guide you through the basics.
We also provide a handover session on arrival at the boatyard. With on the water tuition.
Plus, you’ll have a handbook. It contains helpful information on mooring up, tying knots or going under a bridge etc
Most of the northern rivers (Bure and Ant) have little tide making them very easy to navigate. The nearer you get to Gt Yarmouth the stronger the tide. Please do take advice about mooring there or crossing Braydon water.
Give our helpful office staff a ring so they can put a “hire boats for groups” package together for you
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CHORUS
Sleeps 2+2
New for 2024, a Norfolk Broads Boat Built to a luxurious private spec ...
PRELUDE
Sleeps 8 + 2
Brinks Prelude a New Norfolk Broads Boat Built by Barnes Brinkcraft for friends and family to enjoy...
DUET
Sleeps 2+1
A light and airy cruiser with good accommodation for two people....
ROYALL SATIN
Sleeps 2+1
A very comfortable and spacious boat for couples, very easy to handle....
ROYALL VELVET 2
Sleeps 2+1
An extremely comfortable 2 berth cruiser with a 'walkaround' double berth. ...
ROYALL VELVET 3
Sleeps 2+1
The single level design interior makes this a great boat for anyone with mobility problems....
ROYALL SWAN
Sleeps 2+1
A very spacious and comfortable boat, ideal for couples. ...
SONNET
Sleeps 2+2
A modern single level cruiser that will pass under all Broads bridges at low tide....
BELMORE
Sleeps 2+2
A practical boat for 'all seasons' boating fitted with a bow thruster for easy manoeurvering....
ENCORE-PLUS
Sleeps 2+2
NEW 2020 and 2021 - This boat is designed to get to parts of the Norfolk Broads that other boats c...
ENCORE
Sleeps 2+2
This boat was built in 2017 season - A classic design single level cruiser with a modern interior. ...
OMEGA
Sleeps 2+2
A very spacious and comfortable cruiser, perfect for all seasons....
JAZZ
Sleeps 2+2
Ideal for couple or small family, perfect for first time boaters...
REGAL STAR
Sleeps 2+2
A stylish comfortable and easy to handle cruiser....
BELMORE TC
Sleeps 3
A practical boat for 'all seasons' boating fitted with a bow thruster for easy manoeurvering....
BLENHEIM
Sleeps 4
A very spacious cruiser for up to 4 people, wide side decks and easy access at the bow and stern....
RAPIDE
Sleeps 4
A dual steer cruiser with a spacious outside deck area to enjoy the sunshine....
TEMPO
Sleeps 4+2
New. Boats built from 2019 to 2022 A seriously comfortable boat with excellent electronics make th...
SERENADE
Sleeps 4+2
The super modern low-line design, light and airy interior and flexible bed layout makes this boat a ...
CONCERTO
Sleeps 4+2
Dual steering positions and comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people....
QUARTET
Sleeps 4+2
Cruise in comfort and style, great accommodation for 2 couples....
ROYALL COMMANDER
Sleeps 5+1
A perfect cruiser for families with the large raised centre cockpit saloon. ...
PHANTOM
Sleeps 6
A dual steer cruiser with a spacious outside deck area to enjoy the sunshine....
RHAPSODY
Sleeps 6+2
Our first electric hybrid cruisers, built new in 2014,2015 & 2016...
MERRYMORE
Sleeps 6+2
A good all-round family boat with easy access via the aft deck....
REXMORE
Sleeps 6+2
A great boat with very flexible accommodation, with one cabin converting into either 2 single berth...
ROYALL AMBASSADOR
Sleeps 6+2
A spacious cruiser with good accommodation in 3 cabins - central raised steering position. ...
MELODY
Sleeps 7
A stylish modern cruiser with dual steering positions and outside seating area. Making it an ideal...
CORSAIR
Sleeps 7
A dual steer cruiser with a spacious outside deck area to enjoy the sunshine....
ROMANY 1
Sleeps 7+2
Sliding wheelhouse roof gives great visibility. Super boat for families. It even has a small boat ...
LULLABY
Sleeps 8
A stylish and comfortable cruiser with dual steering positions and outside seating area....
HARMONY
Sleeps 8
Cruise in comfort and style, 4 double berths in 4 cabins...
SUPERMORE
Sleeps 8
Dual steering positions and very flexible accommodation for up 8 people....
CONCORDE
Sleeps 8
A dual steer cruiser with a spacious outside deck area to enjoy the sunshine....
ULTIMA 2
Sleeps 8+3
A large & spacious cruiser, with lots of single berths. ideal for two families or groups of friend...
EMPEROR
Sleeps 8+4
A great cruiser for large parties or friends sharing, with accommodation for up to 12 people. **...
ULTIMA 1
Sleeps 8+4
A modern, large & spacious Cruiser, ideal for two families or groups of friends sharing....
ROMANY 2
Sleeps 9
Brinks Romany 2 is a super boat for families with the steering position in the open plan saloon....
SYMPHONY
Sleeps 10
An older style but comfortable cruiser with plenty of room for large groups or families....
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you don’t need to have any experience or special licences to hire a Broads Cruiser. On arrival, we will give you a full demonstration of how to use, drive and moor the boat. You will also receive videos of how to handle a boat before you arrive.
We provide a manual (electronically and in hard copy onboard) to help you enjoy your holiday.
Our experienced crew will be happy to answer your questions before you leave the yard.
We would recommend at least one member of your crew have good mobility for moving about the deck and mooring.
On arrival at the boatyard, find yourself a temporary parking space outside reception.
A member of our team will direct you to your boat, getting your car as near as possible to the boat so you can unpack
Once you are ready, make your way back to reception with your car keys and paperwork for check-in.
We’ll book you in for your trial run at that point. We customise your tuition to suit your needs.
If the boat is not quite ready, we’ll take your mobile telephone number and contact you as soon as you can go onboard.
Yes, by 9 am please, ready for our staff to get on board and sort her out for the next customers.
