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and the regular Broads sailor
Norfolk Broads Discounts and Offers Newsletters
Here you will find our archived Newsletters which are emailed monthly to subscribers containing latest offers and discounts together with general advice for anyone wanting to hire a boat on the Norfolk Broads.To read more, just click an image of one of the newsletters.
February 2026
February marks the start of the new boating season as one boatyard has prioritised having a small number of its craft refurbished and available to hire over the February Half Term break. So if you want to make use of the early school break, you now have 3, 4 and 7 night options. Check this month's newsletter to see what's available.
We're in the peak booking season now for summer 2026. If you're intending to take the family on the Broads over any of the school holidays, please heed our advice to book sooner rather than later. Certain dates and popular craft are starting to fill up, though there's still a good choice of available craft. The good news is that following a reduction in prices last year for many of the Broads fleet, prices have been frozen at 2025 rates across a wide range of craft for the coming summer. So for this month's newsletter, I've put together some suggestions for 4 and 7 night holidays starting in the first 2 weeks of the summer school break, to give an indication of the range of options still on offer.
Beccles is a charming market town located around six miles from the junction of the River Waveney and Oulton Dyke, which leads on to Oulton Broad. Although often associated with the Broads, Beccles is actually in the county of Suffolk. The town is known for its elegant Georgian architecture, picturesque cobbled streets, and the striking 14th-century St Michael’s Church, complete with its distinctive detached bell tower. A range of independent shops line the town centre, making Beccles an excellent choice for an overnight stopover. Our newsletter tells you the best places to moor, highlights what not to miss, and shares the town’s top eating and drinking options.
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January 2026
With Christmas now firmly in the rear-view mirror and daylight slowly creeping back into our days, it’s time to start looking ahead to brighter months, lighter evenings and plans that don’t involve thick jumpers. Before long, riverside walks, barbecues and summer escapes will be back on the agenda.
The boating season returns in under six weeks, giving early-season adventurers the chance to get afloat during the Half Term break. From 7th February, a small selection of boats will be ready for hire for those who enjoy quieter waterways and crisp winter mornings.
If you’re planning a break later in the spring, this month’s newsletter is packed with inspiration. I’ve handpicked 12 short breaks to help you plan a relaxing escape on the water, including Easter Friday–Monday getaways from £106 per person aboard San Remo, a comfortable four-berth, sedan style cruiser, and Spring Bank Holiday midweek breaks from £71 per person for four nights aboard the six-berth Gold Gem. Have a browse through the newsletter to discover these offers and a range of other standout breaks.
Horning is a picturesque riverside village on the Bure, just over an hour's cruise from Wroxham. It's quite a size, with three riverside pubs and varied independent restaurants. It's close to Bewilderwood Family Adventure Park, a magical place for children to let off steam, and the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum. The pubs charge for moorings, though there are free spots right in the heart of the village. Our newsletter this month, locates their whereabouts for you, as well as giving options for eating and drinking.
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November 2025
Well, British Summer Time has left the building and all we have now are daydreams of next year's golden days, cruising down dappled waterways with the hood back and a glass of our favourite tipple in hand. It's been a long season and the boats need the care and attention needed to have them looking their best come February next year.....yes, you can hire a cruiser from Saturday 7th February next year, when a limited number of boats are available for those wanting to get afloat over the school half term holidays. The main focus of this month's newsletter is to highlight that bookings for the summer school holidays are in full swing. Many people book the August weeks before Christmas to save the free-for-all that happens once the festive season has ended. If you're looking for a specific date or a favourite type of cruiser, or just need a boat that will take larger parties, it's wise to check out what's available or be prepared to compromise if you can't make a decision now. A low deposit is all that's needed to book. Our latest newsletter contains just a few examples of what's available for midweek and week long breaks.
This month, we feature the small town of Loddon, to be found at the head of the River Chet on the southern rivers. It's a charming town, with many Victorian and Georgian buildings left untouched. The fine Holy Trinity Church was built in the 15th century and can be found at the centre of the town just off the High Street. There are many independent shops and a thriving Co-op supermarket. Moorings are available in two locations. See our latest newsletter for more information, including what to see, where to eat and where to moor for free.
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October 2025
The last kid's holiday of the year before Christmas is just weeks away. Are you going to let it slip by, or do you have plans to make the most of this opportunity to get the family together before the weather turns? How about an adventure on the Norfolk Broads? The kids will love it, and it will set the family up for the long months of winter to come. We have breaks starting at just £95 per person for the weekend aboard Bronze Gem, and it's the same price for 4 nights aboard Concerto starting on the Monday of half-term week. Both craft will accommodate a family of four. We have boats of all shapes and sizes, from budget to "swoon class". Be the kid's hero....take them on an unforgettable holiday afloat. Save up to 30% on October 2025 Breaks.
Last month's offer to save up to £465 on cruiser holidays from Wroxham has been rolled over to include this month. We have 3, 4, and 7 night holidays all with up to 30% of hire charges, and all prices include a tank of fuel, damage waiver, parking and wifi. That's a deal and a half! Check it out HERE
Hickling lies at the end of a Broad on the River Thurne, and gives a good repesentation of what the Broads must have been like in the 1950s. To get there, you will need to have passed under the infamous Potter Heigham Bridge. That might not always be possible nowadays with raised river depths. Our newsletter this month, tells you how to visit this chocolate box lid village, even if you can't get under that bridge! Step back in time, and spend some time exploring Hickling Broad. See our latest newsletter for more information on where to moor for free, together with suggestions for what to see and do.
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September 2025
A boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads in October offers peace, beauty and great value. With the summer crowds gone, the rivers and moorings are quieter, making cruising more relaxing and mooring easier. The waterways come alive with stunning autumn colours, misty mornings and golden sunsets, creating a magical backdrop. Wildlife is abundant too, with migrating geese and swans alongside herons and kingfishers, and you may even spot an otter. Modern hire boats are warm and cosy, perfect for crisp evenings or mooring near a welcoming pub. Save up to £363 on 3, 4 and 7 night breaks
With the slow down in bookings for the late season, some boatyards are significantly reducing their prices for starts in the first 2 weeks of October. Have a look at our latest newsletter for more details (linked below). Plus, all the boats offered include a tank of fuel, damage waiver, parking and wifi in their charges.Take advantage of these fabulous reductions and save a fortune.
Bramerton on the River Yare, is around one hour's cruise from Norwich, making it a great stopover point from which to visit the fine city. It's a world away from the metropolis that is Norwich, with it's tree lined banks and beautiful common. The village is a short walk away, and there's The Waterside public house to satisy your thirst and hunger after a walk in the countryside. See our latest newsletter for more information on where to moor for free, together with suggestions for what to see and do.
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August 2025
25th August - The last bank holiday of the Summer school holidaysDon't let the last bank holiday of the summer slip by without getting out there. There's still time to enjoy a holiday captaining your own cruiser for a few days on the wonderful Norfolk Broads. We've selected a range of three night weekend breaks from Friday 22nd August until Monday 25th August, so as to maximise your time away, and avoid taking time off work. Prices start at less that £150 per person for 3 nights aboard Brinks Ultima, a 12 berth boat starting from Wroxham, £175 for Cavalier, a six berth cruiser, and £186 for the weekend aboard the every popular Concerto, a four berth craft starting from Stalham. It's the ideal time to get the family away together in the height of summer, before the next school break at the end of October.
Stalham is a small Market town situated at the head of the River Ant. It's renowned for being the site of the Broad's largest hire fleet, Richardsons marina. You can either start your cruise from here, or use the marina to moor while you visit the town. There's a large supermarket not far from the moorings, and a museum dedicated to the history of the Norfolk Broads. Read more, including where to moor to be closest to the supermarket, where to find the town's high street, (which is lined with independent shops) and where to find the local pubs, restaurants and coffee shops in our August 2025 newsletter.
July 2025
Avoiding the Summer School Kids Holiday As we say in this month's newsletter, "Its not rocket science". Why would you want to pay more, be amongst the crowds of families all heading for the same favourite moorings? If you can avoid the main school rush, there are so many advantages. The earlier weeks of July are a quiet haven in comparison to the five or so weeks dedicated to the school holidays. If you're a group or family without children, you can take advantage of lower boat hire rates and have more of a chance of being able to moor at their first choice location, which makes for a more relaxed experience...you are on holiday after all! The Broads are famous for getting back to nature and the wildlife you'll see. Well, you'll see more in July before the crowds descend. And (hopefully) the boatyards, bars, and stores will have more time for you as the pressures of the peak-season are still to come. We have some example holidays in our newsletter.
Reedham, on the southern River Yare, is both an ideal stop-off point before Yarmouth, and an overnight destination in it's own right. There's ample mooring at the quayside and you have the benefit of Rangers on site to help you moor up. There are great riverside walks and three pubs to visit when you're ready for something to eat. Reedham train station will get you to Norwich in around 20 minutes. Read more, including how to moor safely against the tidal flow in our July 2025 newsletter.
June 2025
Late Booking Discounts - Save up to £384 Everybody loves a discount. Bookings for the period between now and the start of the summer school holidays are always a little less busy, so one boatyard has decided to lower prices on a selection of it's boats to entice these shoulder period bookings. There's a range of applicable boats from budget to luxury to choose from. Discounts range from £74 off the cost of Brinks Duet, a four berth cruiser for 4 nights commencing 10th June, to a £384 discount against the hire charge of Prelude, available for 4 nights commencing 17th June. These and another 10 offers are displayed on this month's newsletter. The deals actually go right through to holidays starting on the 21st July. Use our Holiday Search Tool on the newsletter to explore more dates, boats, and price options.
Potter Heigham is synonymous with that low bridge, but the village has much more of interest to make it a rewarding stopover choice. You'll find an excellent choice of eating out venues, including two pubs and a licensed cafe famous across Broadland. Lathams discount stores attracts people from across Norfolk. Add to this, the proximity of the unspoilt Hickling Broad and Horsey Mere and you can see how it's a popular stopover location. Read more, including where to moor free of charge in our June 2025 newsletter.
May 2025
Holiday on the Broads or holiday abroad?
This month we're highlighting the cost differences between a boating holiday and a holiday abroad. Initially, the prices can look very similar but when you delve down into the additional expenses you can incur, the holiday overseas total cost can quickly mount up. Once your boat hire is booked, your only main expenses are food, drink, and the occasional mooring fee.
Now compare that to the typical costs of a holiday overseas:
1. **No airfare, baggage fees, airport parking, or transfers** – big savings right from the start.
2. **Your boat is both your transport and your accommodation**, so there’s no need to book hotels or hire a car.
3. **Lower food costs** – cook onboard, enjoy a picnic, or visit local pubs, all of which can be much more affordable than dining out abroad.
4. **No currency exchange or roaming charges** – everything’s in pounds, with no hidden international fees.
5. **Pet-friendly boats** mean you can bring your dog along, saving on kennel or pet-sitting costs.
6. **No hidden extras** – unlike many holidays abroad, you won’t face extra charges for tourism taxes, tipping, or costly excursions.
To reinforce the message, this month's newsletter highlights 12 examples of what's still available over the August school holidays with prices starting at £106 per person for 4 nights and £179 per person for a week.
Reedham Ferry is the subject of our monthly village feature. It's not only the crossing point of the last working chain ferry in Norfolk, but also a welcoming riverside inn and just 15 minutes walk from the delightful main village of Reedham. Click the screenshot image for more information on all of the above.
To reinforce the message, this month's newsletter highlights 12 examples of what's still available over the August school holidays with prices starting at £106 per person for 4 nights and £179 per person for a week.
Reedham Ferry is the subject of our monthly village feature. It's not only the crossing point of the last working chain ferry in Norfolk, but also a welcoming riverside inn and just 15 minutes walk from the delightful main village of Reedham. Click the screenshot image for more information on all of the above.
April 2025
Spring Bank Holiday Afloat from £70 per person
With the clocks now put forward, it feels like winter is finally behind us, and summer is just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to start planning how to make the most of the summer. If you're looking to get the family together for a holiday afloat over the Spring Bank break, you need to act sooner rather than later. Already, the larger 8 to 12-berth boats are all but taken, and though there's still availability for 2 to 7-berth family cruisers, the choice is becoming more limited by the day. As always, we’ve put together some examples of what's remaining to help you make your mind up, including our headline offer of 3 nights aboard the 4 berth cruiser, Broadland Orion, starting from Stalham. Check out our latest newsletter for all the details!
Wroxham, the self-styled capital of the Broads, is the subject of our monthly towns and villages feature. Wroxham has been sending holidaymakers on their way since Victorian times. Roys stores occupies the centre ground with many restaurants, cafes and bars available to the visitor. It's a place to stop and take in the activities on the water, while sipping coffee, or something stronger. We detail all the free moorings, where to eat, and what to see in our April newsletter.
March 2025
Easter is just 7 weeks away as I write, and the majority of boats available for hire will experience their first forays back out onto the river system for Easter 2025. Cruisers are generally updated, repaired and rejuvenated over the winter, ready for this "mass-market" event. The boats are pristine, the infrastructure will have been renewed, and pubs and restaurants will re-present themselves to entice you in. There's still time to get afloat and captain your own craft over the Easter period. Our latest newsletter offers 12 examples of the boats and prices available over Easter. We have 3 and 4 night breaks starting from just £71 based on 6 people sharing Gold Gem, starting from Stalham. Don't let the opportunity to get out into the countryside with your family slip by. It's Spring time - get out there!
Bramerton is our featured village. Situated on the banks of the River Yare, Bramerton has a spacious green to moor to, perhaps as a stop off on your way to the fine city of Norwich, which is less than a 2 hour cruise away. We detail all the free moorings, where to eat, and what to see in our March newsletter.
Bramerton is our featured village. Situated on the banks of the River Yare, Bramerton has a spacious green to moor to, perhaps as a stop off on your way to the fine city of Norwich, which is less than a 2 hour cruise away. We detail all the free moorings, where to eat, and what to see in our March newsletter.
February 2025
This weekend marks the start of the new boating season. A small number of cruisers have been returned to the water, just in time for the forthcoming February Half Term weeks, and for those planning a romantic break away over Valentines Day. The selected boats are "winter tolerant" and just waiting to set sail on the rivers again. To see what's available, please see the link in this months newsletter.
We're in the peak booking season now for summer 2025. If you're intending to take the family on the Broads over any of the school holidays, please heed our advice to book sooner rather than later. Certain dates in August for instance, pretty much sold out in 2024. We've seen prices for many boats actually drop for the coming season. Commander from Stalham a top of the range luxury cruiser was £3150 for a week in August 2024. This year it's dropped to £2775 for the same week. Other value boats have also reduced proportionately in price. We've found Broads Orion, a 4-berth cruiser from Stalham at £133 per person for 4 nights commencing 29th July and Concerto another 4-berth cruiser offered for £186 per person for 7 nights commencing 4th August.
South Walsham on the River Bure is the focus of our village highlighter this month. It's a beautiful, tranquil setting with good moorings. Read what there is to see and do locally, together with where to find the free moorings, in our latest newsletter.
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We're in the peak booking season now for summer 2025. If you're intending to take the family on the Broads over any of the school holidays, please heed our advice to book sooner rather than later. Certain dates in August for instance, pretty much sold out in 2024. We've seen prices for many boats actually drop for the coming season. Commander from Stalham a top of the range luxury cruiser was £3150 for a week in August 2024. This year it's dropped to £2775 for the same week. Other value boats have also reduced proportionately in price. We've found Broads Orion, a 4-berth cruiser from Stalham at £133 per person for 4 nights commencing 29th July and Concerto another 4-berth cruiser offered for £186 per person for 7 nights commencing 4th August.
South Walsham on the River Bure is the focus of our village highlighter this month. It's a beautiful, tranquil setting with good moorings. Read what there is to see and do locally, together with where to find the free moorings, in our latest newsletter.
For more information, click the screenshot.
