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Our breaks start on Friday | Monday | Saturday | Tuesday
Start date options shown in white.

RHAPSODY

Boat from £165 per night

10% Off this boat for stays taken between 15th May to 3rd June 2026
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Brinks Rhapsody was our first electric hybrid cruiser and is a great choice for guests looking for a spacious, well-equipped boat for exploring the Norfolk Broads.

She features dual steering positions, along with bow and stern thrusters and an electric anchor winch, making her straightforward to handle and ideal for relaxed cruising. The hybrid system allows for quieter cruising when conditions allow, with the reassurance of conventional power when needed.

On board, Brinks Rhapsody sleeps up to 8 people in three cabins plus the saloon, with two toilets and two showers, making her well suited to families or groups who appreciate having space on board. There’s Wi-Fi with unlimited data allowance, four colour TVs, a microwave, and 240V power available via generator, inverter or shore supply.

Additional onboard features include a wine cooler and heated towel rails, helping make life on board comfortable throughout your holiday.

If you’re interested in electric boating and would prefer a fully electric boat, you may also want to take a look at Brinks Prelude, our fully electric hire cruiser with diesel auxiliary

Brinks Rhapsody offers a practical, comfortable cruising experience with the added benefit of hybrid technology — a solid Mid Range option for enjoying the Broads at an easy pace.

Bow Thruster
Wi Fi Onboard
Dual Steering
Shore Power
Microwave
Warm Air Heating
Superior Battery Management
Start Days: Friday | Monday | Saturday | Tuesday
Sleeps: 6+2 Guests
Fuel Deposit: £200
Damage Waiver: £40
Number of beds + number of fold-out beds.
Boat Plan

Brinks RHAPSODY - Bridges

Will pass under the following bridges at suitable tides.   

Potter Heigham Bridge – No
Wroxham Bridge – No
Ludham Bridge – Yes
Beccles Old Bridge – No

For details on how to safely navigate a bridge please watch this video.

Brinks RHAPSODY - Dimensions

44ft (13.41m), 12ft (3.66m), 8ft 2in (2.49m) Screen Down

Brinks RHAPSODY – 360 Degree Walkthrough

Features

  • Wi-Fi  Unlimited Data Allowance
  • Dual Steering
  • Bow and Stern Thruster
  • Electric Anchor Winch
  • Microwave
  • 240VAC power from Generator, Invertor & Shore
  • 4 Doubles in 3 cabins and saloon
  • 4 colour TV’s
  • 2 Toilets
  • 2 Showers
  • Wine cooler
  • Heated towel rail

Availability and Booking

Our breaks start on Friday | Monday | Saturday | Tuesday
Start date options shown in white.

Features

  • Wi-fi
  • TV/DVD
  • Hair Dryer
  • Warm Air Heating
  • Electric Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Facilities
  • Fully equipped Galley
  • Bed Linen
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Tinted Windows
  • Island Beds
  • Electric Anchor Winch
Features
  • Wi-fi
  • TV/DVD
  • Hair Dryer
  • Warm Air Heating
  • Electric Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Facilities
  • Fully equipped Galley
  • Bed Linen
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Tinted Windows
  • Island Beds
  • Electric Anchor Winch

Brinks RHAPSODY - Bridges

Will pass under the following bridges at suitable tides.   

Potter Heigham Bridge – No
Wroxham Bridge – No
Ludham Bridge – Yes
Beccles Old Bridge – No

For details on how to safely navigate a bridge please watch this video.

Brinks RHAPSODY - Dimensions

44ft (13.41m), 12ft (3.66m), 8ft 2in (2.49m) Screen Down

Brinks RHAPSODY – 360 Degree Walkthrough

Brinks RHAPSODY - Deposit and Damage Waiver

Fuel Deposit: £200.00, Damage Waiver: £40.00

Features

  • Wi-Fi  Unlimited Data Allowance
  • Dual Steering
  • Bow and Stern Thruster
  • Electric Anchor Winch
  • Microwave
  • 240VAC power from Generator, Invertor & Shore
  • 4 Doubles in 3 cabins and saloon
  • 4 colour TV’s
  • 2 Toilets
  • 2 Showers
  • Wine cooler
  • Heated towel rail

Last minute availability and offers!

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.

Boats will usually be available between 2 and 4 pm. We need them back at 9 am on your day of departure.
 
Some will be available earlier, but we can’t guarantee which boats will be ready early.
 
Each boat is
Pumped out (sewage removed from toilet tanks)
Filled up with fuel and water
Serviced by both the engineers and boat builders
Cleaned inside and out
Inspected by our head cleaner
 
We’re never quite sure what we will find when the boats return, which is why we don’t give you an exact pick-up time.
Yes, please give us a ring to let us know, and we’ll let you know where your boat is so you can go onboard when you arrive. We usually move the boat to just outside reception, so it’s easy to find.
 
In the morning, we will go through the check-in and trial run with you.
 
For safety reasons, you must not take the boat out of the yard until you have had a trial run.

Yes, by 9 am please, ready for our staff to get on board and sort her out for the next customers.

"Booking was straight forward and easy,"
- Anthony W
"The arrangements for viewing were very straightforward. Sadly the property was not for us."
- David B
"It was very easy,the young lady was most helpful and explained everything clearly. I have known this company for many years but lost touch during covid."
- Anonymous
"We hired Quartet 1 for the week (2 adults and 1 dog) and we had a lovely time. It was our third time on the broads but first time with Barnes Brinkcraft and we found both the location and boat options better with Barnes than we'd found previously. Out first night we stayed at the boatyard as we live in North Cheshire so over 4 hrs to get to Norfolk and the next day we knew where to head and stayed overnight at all our favourites, Horning, Ranworth, Potter Heigham and Womack Staithe, despite rain & some hail it was sunny every day and we take home some lovely photos and memories. We're thinking of a return next year, hiring a cottage with Barnes, which comes with a day boat as we'll be outside of school holidays, and we'll be able to go under some of the lower bridges and explore places that we haven't been to before! Unused fuel was refunded very quickly and efficiently."
- Amanda B
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