Looking for a last-minute escape this July? Save 15% on selected Barnes Brinkcraft boating holidays departing in July.
This is a limited offer on selected boats and start dates only — not a fleet-wide sale — so availability may change quickly.
No airport queues, no complicated travel plans, no waiting months for a proper break.
Whether you’re dreaming of a peaceful few days on the water, a family adventure or a relaxing break with friends, a Broads boating holiday gives you the freedom to go at your own pace. Cruise through pretty riverside villages, stop for lunch at a waterside pub, moor up somewhere quiet for the evening, and wake up to birdsong on the water.
No experience needed |Tuition and friendly handover provided | Dogs welcome on every boat |Bedding included | No Locks on Standard cruising routes
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Summer boating made easy
You do not need previous boating experience to enjoy a Barnes Brinkcraft boating holiday. Our team will show you how everything works before you leave the yard, including tuition, a friendly handover and a trial run.
You’ll start from our riverside base in Hoveton, close to Wroxham, with easy access to the River Bure and the wider Norfolk Broads.
Standard hire cruising areas are lock-free, making the Broads a brilliant choice for first-time boaters, families and groups who want an outdoor holiday without making life complicated.
What’s included with your holiday
We keep things practical and clear, because nobody wants holiday small print to feel like a treasure hunt.
Your boating holiday includes:
- Bedding provided
- Life jackets supplied
- Tuition before you set off
- A friendly handover and trial run
- Help from a team who know the boats and the rivers
- Dog-friendly options on selected boats
- A riverside start point in Hoveton
- Pubs, wildlife, fishing and open space from the moment you cast off
Fuel and damage waiver details are shown clearly before booking, so you can compare your holiday properly.
