pets welcome 
life jackets supplied 
Bedding provided Norfolk Broads Boat Hire
With over 50 years of Norfolk Broads boat hire experience, Barnes Brinkcraft will help you find the best hire boat for your holiday needs.
As you are dealing directly with the boatyard, we know our boats well. We have been adding new cruisers to our Wroxham hire boat fleet on a regular basis, so we’ve got a great range of nearly 100 boats to choose from.
There’s lots of flexibility on when you can start your holiday with the choice of Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays.
Need help finding the right holiday hire boat to meet your needs?
Try our “best for” boat hire search feature below.
Call us on 01603 782626 for personal assistance or follow our guide to choosing the perfect boat.
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CYGNET
Sleeps 2+2
We've recently purchased this boat. It is similar to Brinks Brinks Belmore with an enclosed cockpit...
CURLEW
Sleeps 4+2
The Curlew is new to Barnes Brinkcraft this year (from another hire boat yard). Previous hirers hav...
TOPLINER
Sleeps 2
This cruiser has huge panoramic windows and is on one level throughout....
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....
JAZZ
Sleeps 2+2
Ideal for couple or small family, perfect for first time boaters...
LADYMORE
Sleeps 2+2
Comfortable accomodation for two people with open plan living space....
REGAL STAR
Sleeps 2+2
A stylish comfortable and easy to handle cruiser....
ROYALE
Sleeps 2+2
A really sporty cruiser, great for alfresco dining....
ARIES
Sleeps 2+2
One of the older boats in our fleet, this is a traditional aft cockpit cruiser, perfect for fishing ...
OMEGA
Sleeps 2+2
A very spacious and comfortable cruiser, perfect for all seasons....
ENCORE
Sleeps 2+2
This boat was built in 2017 season - A classic design single level cruiser with a modern interior. ...
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...
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....
CONCERTO
Sleeps 4+2
Dual steering positions and comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people....
BRAEMORE
Sleeps 4+2
Single level boat with nice wide side decks and good stern access for boarding....
QUARTET
Sleeps 4+2
Cruise in comfort and style, great accommodation for 2 couples....
SERENADE
Sleeps 4+2
The super modern low-line design, light and airy interior and flexible bed layout makes this boat a ...
TEMPO
Sleeps 4+2
New. Boats built 2019, 2020, 2021 A seriously comfortable boat with excellent electronics make thi...
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....
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...
RHAPSODY
Sleeps 6+2
Our first electric hybrid cruisers, built new in 2014,2015 & 2016...
ROYALL AMBASSADOR
Sleeps 6+2
A spacious cruiser with good accommodation in 3 cabins - central raised steering position. ...
ROMANY 1
Sleeps 6+3
Sliding wheelhouse roof gives great visibility. Super boat for families. It even has a small boat ...
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....
HARMONY
Sleeps 8
Cruise in comfort and style, 4 double berths in 4 cabins...
LULLABY
Sleeps 8
A stylish and comfortable cruiser with dual steering positions and outside seating area....
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
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 on 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 (both 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
