21/09/2026

Autumn Breaks on the Norfolk Broads

Enjoy a 4-night October break. Sunshine, showers...and a serious game of cards

21 September 2026

Autumn on the Norfolk Broads can be rather lovely. The rivers are quieter, the trees are changing colour and there is usually a riverside pub waiting whenever somebody suggests it might be time to stop.

So, who are you bringing?

A quiet few days for two? A couple of couples? Or the group chat that has been saying “we really should organise something” for the past year?

With boats sleeping from two to eight or more, an autumn break on the Broads can work just as well for a couple as it does for a bigger group of friends or family. Choose a boat with outside seating or an opening canopy for those bright autumn afternoons, then turn on the heating and settle into the saloon when the evening draws in.

And when you split the cost, it can be surprisingly good value, with a four-night break from just £92 per person. That’s for a full four-night break, not per night.

Take a look at some of our autumn favourites below and see which one suits your crew.👇

Find your boat for an autumn escape

Jazz

Sleeps 2+2, with a clever cabin that turns from double to bunks — Jazz is simple, flexible and great value for family breaks.

4 Night Autumn break, 5th October: £180 each when two share | £359 per boat

Concerto

Sleeps 4+2, with two good doubles and extra berths in the saloon — plus a raised helm for cracking views over the reeds.

4 nights from October 5th: £189 each when four share | £757 per boat

Melody

A stylish modern cruiser with dual steering positions and outside seating area.  Making it an ideal boat for the sun or the shade.  All bathrooms are ensuite.

4 Night Autumn break, 5th October: £141 each when six share | £844 per boat

Ultima 1

A modern, large & spacious Cruiser, ideal for two families or groups of friends sharing.

Classic Broads Cruiser | 4 Nights from 5th October -£92 each based on 8 sharing | £739 per boat

Ultima 2

A large & spacious basic cruiser, with lots of single berths. Ideal for two families or groups of friends sharing.

Classic Broads Cruiser | 4 Nights from 5th october - JUST £92 EACH based on 8 sharing | £739 per boat

Prelude

Elite fleet electric cruiser, no engine noise. Perfect for friends and families. Sleeps 8+2.

Elite Fleet Cruiser | 5th October, 4 nights – £203 each based on 8 sharing | £1624 per boat

Find your boat for an autumn escape

Jazz

Sleeps 2+2, with a clever cabin that turns from double to bunks — Jazz is simple, flexible and great value for family breaks.

4 Night Autumn break, 5th October: £180 each when two share | £359 per boat

Concerto

Sleeps 4+2, with two good doubles and extra berths in the saloon — plus a raised helm for cracking views over the reeds.

4 nights from October 5th: £189 each when four share | £757 per boat

Melody

A stylish modern cruiser with dual steering positions and outside seating area.  Making it an ideal boat for the sun or the shade.  All bathrooms are ensuite.

4 Night Autumn break, 5th October: £141 each when six share | £844 per boat

Ultima 1

A modern, large & spacious Cruiser, ideal for two families or groups of friends sharing.

Classic Broads Cruiser | 4 Nights from 5th October -£92 each based on 8 sharing | £739 per boat

Ultima 2

A large & spacious basic cruiser, with lots of single berths. Ideal for two families or groups of friends sharing.

Classic Broads Cruiser | 4 Nights from 5th october - JUST £92 EACH based on 8 sharing | £739 per boat

Prelude

Elite fleet electric cruiser, no engine noise. Perfect for friends and families. Sleeps 8+2.

Elite Fleet Cruiser | 5th October, 4 nights – £203 each based on 8 sharing | £1624 per boat

Make autumn your own

Bring the fishing rods, pack the walking boots, find a few good riverside pubs or simply stock up the galley, bring a pack of cards and see where the river takes you.

Bright afternoon? Take the helm outside and enjoy the autumn colours. Cooler evening? Turn on the heating, settle into the saloon and decide where tomorrow’s first stop will be.

All our boats have heating, dogs are welcome and no previous boating experience is needed. We’ll show you everything you need to know before you set off.

Four nights from just £92 per person

Our featured prices are for four-night breaks from Monday 5 October 2026, and are subject to availability.

Jazz – from £180 each when two share
Concerto – from £189 each when four share
Melody – from £141 each when six share
Ultima – from just £92 each when eight share
Prelude – from £203 each when eight share

Three-night breaks are also available, so whether you can sneak away for a long weekend or stretch it to four nights, there’s still time for an autumn escape.

Ready to get the crew together?

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Prices are based on the number of people sharing shown above and are subject to availability. Fuel deposit and damage waiver apply.

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