Brinks Sun Charm
⭐ Most comfortable day boat
Best for: Comfort seekers, full-day trips, something special
- Seats up to 7 — comfortable, spacious layout
- Electric engine — quiet and smooth cruising
- Toilet onboard — ideal for longer days
- Hob & kettle provided — everything for a relaxed day out
Brinks Sun Charm Day Boat Hire on the Norfolk Broads
⭐ Quiet electric cruising with extra comfort
Best for: Peaceful cruising, couples, relaxed full-day trips, wildlife watching, first-time boaters
If you’re looking for a quieter, more relaxing way to explore the Norfolk Broads, Brinks Sun Charm offers something a little different from a traditional day boat.
With a silent electric engine, comfortable seating and useful onboard facilities, Sun Charm is ideal for couples, families and anyone who prefers gentle cruising at an unhurried pace.
Less engine noise. More birdsong, tea breaks and watching the world drift past.
Why people choose Sun Charm
👍 Silent electric cruising
The electric engine makes a huge difference to the feel of the day. Cruising is smooth, quiet and peaceful, allowing you to properly enjoy the Broads and spot more wildlife along the way.
👍 Comfortable for full-day trips
Sun Charm feels modern, comfortable and easy to spend the whole day onboard. There’s cushioned seating for up to 7 people and plenty of space to properly relax.
👍 Onboard facilities for easy days out
With a hob, sink, kettle and onboard toilet, longer trips become far more comfortable and flexible.
Please bring your own crockery and cutlery.
👍 Easy for first-time boaters
You don’t need boating experience to enjoy Sun Charm. The controls are straightforward, the handling is smooth, and we’ll show you everything you need before you set off.
Why choose an electric day boat?
Electric boating suits the Broads rather well.
Without engine noise and vibration, the whole experience feels calmer and more peaceful. You can cruise quietly through the countryside, enjoy easier conversation onboard and take in the slower pace of the waterways properly.
For many people, it’s one of the nicest ways to spend a day on the Broads.
Great for:
- Couples or family groups wanting a quieter boating experience
- Relaxed full-day trips
- Wildlife watching and photography
- Riverside lunches and tea stops
- First-time boating adventures
- Slow scenic cruising
Is Sun Charm the right boat for you?
✅ Choose Sun Charm if:
- You’d like a quieter electric boat
- You want a more comfortable full-day boating experience
- You’d like onboard toilet facilities
- You prefer slower, peaceful cruising
- You’re new to boating
- You want something that feels a little more modern and refined
❌ Another boat may suit you better if:
- You’d prefer a shorter trip → look at Electra
- You’d prefer a more traditional family picnic boat → consider Picnic
- You’re after a simpler budget-friendly option → try Brinklet
- You’re planning an overnight boating holiday → view our holiday hire cruisers
What’s it like onboard?
From the moment you leave our marina in Hoveton, opposite Wroxham, Sun Charm feels calm and easy-going.
The silent electric engine changes the whole atmosphere onboard. Instead of engine noise, you notice the water, the wildlife and the quieter stretches of river around you.
The comfortable seating and onboard facilities make it easy to settle in for the day, whether you’re heading towards Horning for lunch or simply drifting through the Norfolk countryside with nowhere particular to be.
Which is often the best sort of day on the Broads.
Day boat hire near Wroxham
📍 Barnes Brinkcraft, Hoveton, Norfolk
We’re based directly opposite Wroxham on the River Bure, with easy, lock-free cruising routes ideal for beginners, couples and relaxed family boating.
Free customer parking available, subject to availability.
Important information
- Silent-run electric engine
- Upholstered seating for up to 7 people, including babies and toddlers
- Hob, sink and kettle onboard – please bring your own crockery and cutlery
- Toilet, sink and cold running water onboard (non-potable water)
- Foldaway canopy for shelter or sunshine
- Map provided before departure
- Free life jackets available for all ages
- Free customer parking, subject to availability
- No boating experience needed
- Handover and instruction before departure
- Friendly team available before you set off
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need boating experience?
No. Sun Charm is beginner friendly and easy to handle. We’ll show you everything you need to know before you leave the marina.
Is Sun Charm electric?
Yes. It uses a silent-run electric engine for smooth, peaceful cruising on the Norfolk Broads.
How many people can the boat take?
Up to 7 people, including children, babies and toddlers.
Does Sun Charm have a toilet?
Yes. There’s a private onboard toilet, sink and cold running water.
Can we make drinks or lunch onboard?
Yes. Sun Charm includes a hob, sink and kettle for simple meals and hot drinks.
Are dogs allowed onboard?
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome onboard, at no extra cost.
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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.