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Norfolk Broads Boating Holidays

Barnes Brinkcraft is a family-run Norfolk boatyard that has been providing boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads since 1964. We are ideally located in Wroxham, the gateway to the Broads National Park, making it a great location to start your Norfolk boating holiday experience.

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We have over 80 Norfolk holiday boats to choose from, suiting all budgets and requirements, from 2 berth holiday boats to our large cruisers that accommodate 12 people. We provide training, life jackets, maps, guides, bedding and a welcome aboard pack, and many boats have WiFi. Add a paddleboard or rowing dinghy along with your main holiday boat and explore the less accessible areas of the broads, too!

Holidays start days are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays or Saturdays.

Click here for details of all our Special Offers.

Whatever style of hire boat you fancy, modern, traditional, practical or sporty, all of our Norfolk holiday boats are well equipped and fitted with the kit you need to have a comfortable and enjoyable boating holiday on the Norfolk Boards. For more information, please read our guide on choosing your perfect boat.

 

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Luxury Norfolk Broads Cruisers

These feature our most technically advanced luxury holiday boats; a typical example is the Brinks Rhapsody, an excellent modern design with solar panels and a quiet hybrid engine that is both diesel and electric powered. This makes it better for the environment and provides peaceful, relaxing cruising.

Mid Range Broads Holiday Cruisers

Our mid-range Norfolk holiday boats are our most popular, as they provide the perfect balance of comfort and cost. Many of these holiday boats were the leaders in their class a few years ago, but time, technology, and expectations continue to move on.

Norfolk Broads Budget Boating Holidays

These much-loved budget holiday boats have all the basics for a simple, carefree, low-cost boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads. We pride ourselves on maintaining our budget fleet of Norfolk Broad cruisers to a high standard, whatever their age.

Looking for a specfic type of boat?

SUMMER SALE 15% Discount On Selected Boats Booked Before 3rd July 2024

Grab a bargain boating holiday this summer with Barnes Brinkcraft.  This offer applies to the following boats for bookings made from 11 June to 3 July, with holiday start dates up to 23 October...

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Meet Chorus – The Latest Edition To Our Luxury Holiday Boat Ensemble

Introducing Brinks Chorus, the latest addition to the Barnes Brinkcraft fleet.   Brinks Chorus is our most luxurious and spacious new 2 + 2 berth boats.  It is perfect for cruising the Norfolk...

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Pet Friendly Boating Holidays

Pet-Friendly Boating Holidays on the Norfolk Broads At Barnes Brinkcraft we are very used to seeing the whole family on holiday, and that doesn’t just mean the kids   Which boat should I...

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Hire Boats for Seniors

It’s never too late in life to start enjoying boating holidays, particularly on the Norfolk Broads which is lock free. We have a selection of holiday boats designed with seniors in...

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Introducing Brinks Encore Plus

One of our newer boats, first introduced in 2020 with extra boats added to the fleet in 2021 Introducing the Brinks Encore Plus, 2+2 Berth Boat. Designed for boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads....

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Hire Boats for First Timers

Never hired a holiday boat before? No problem, whatever competence levels you have, you will receive training and advice, providing you the confidence to make your first boating holiday one you will...

Learn more

Looking for a specfic type of boat?

SUMMER SALE 15% Discount On Selected Boats Booked Before 3rd July 2024

Grab a bargain boating holiday this summer with Barnes Brinkcraft.  This offer applies to the following boats for bookings made from 11 June to 3 July, with holiday start dates up to 23 October...

Learn more

Meet Chorus – The Latest Edition To Our Luxury Holiday Boat Ensemble

Introducing Brinks Chorus, the latest addition to the Barnes Brinkcraft fleet.   Brinks Chorus is our most luxurious and spacious new 2 + 2 berth boats.  It is perfect for cruising the Norfolk...

Learn more

Pet Friendly Boating Holidays

Pet-Friendly Boating Holidays on the Norfolk Broads At Barnes Brinkcraft we are very used to seeing the whole family on holiday, and that doesn’t just mean the kids   Which boat should I...

Learn more

Hire Boats for Seniors

It’s never too late in life to start enjoying boating holidays, particularly on the Norfolk Broads which is lock free. We have a selection of holiday boats designed with seniors in...

Learn more

Introducing Brinks Encore Plus

One of our newer boats, first introduced in 2020 with extra boats added to the fleet in 2021 Introducing the Brinks Encore Plus, 2+2 Berth Boat. Designed for boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads....

Learn more

Hire Boats for First Timers

Never hired a holiday boat before? No problem, whatever competence levels you have, you will receive training and advice, providing you the confidence to make your first boating holiday one you will...

Learn more

"Lovely boat, warm & cosy, fully equipped. Friendly & helpful staff."
- Audrey F
"Very easy to navigate site and then to book"
- Anonymous
"Had a fantastic day on the broads thanks to Barnes Brinkcraft. I hired a picnic boat for the day. Boat was well equipped for our needs and the I received all of the instructions I needed. I’m already looking forward to going back next year!"
- Phil B
"We had a great time aboard Rhapsody in the October half term. The Boat was very clean upon pick up and fully equiped with good bedding and all kitchen utensils in a very clean state. We called the yard once at the very beginning of our 5 day trip as we were cocerned that we had no heating and they explained what we needed to switch on and that it could take up to 15 minutes and sure enough it was pumping out lovely warm air which was needed for the October evenings. We had no issues with either toilets and the boat ran very smoothly both in Hybrid and generator mode when needed to charge up the battery. Staff were great on check in and boat handover. I would sugest that if you are not sure on anything mechanical whilst cruising then phone the engineers as that is what they are there for and dont wait to complain when you arrive back and its too late for them to reciify. Thankfiully we had no such issues but its reasuring to know that if needed they will drive to where you are moored to fix."
- Gary C
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