2 Broadlander class boats at Ludham Bridge

February 2023 Newsletter

February marks the start of the new boating season as one boatyard has prioritised having a small number of it's 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. Click HERE to check what's available.

More attention is being paid to bookings for the summer school holidays now, and though certain dates and popular craft are starting to fill up, there's still a good choice of availability. 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 August, to give an indication of the range of options still on offer. .
Click the boat images for more information

Salerno 4 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
31st July
£645

Broadland Mars 6 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
1st August
£1202

Broads Harmony 7 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
31st July
£1562

Chelsea Bridge 4 berths
From Acle
7 nights
28th July
£902

Fair Sovereign 6 berths
From Wroxham
7 nights
31st July
£2475 (includes fuel & damage waiver)

Broads Serenade 9 berths
From Stalham
7 nights
29th July
£2674

Brinks Jazz 4 berths
From Wroxham
4 nights
7th August
£707

Broadland Galaxy 6 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
8th August
£1202

Commander 8 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
8th August
£2178

Fair Commodore 6 berths
From Wroxham
7 nights
5th August
£1995 (includes fuel & damage waiver)

Brooklyn Bridge 6 berths
From Acle
7 nights
5th August
£1911

Diamond Gem 10 berths
From Stalham
7 nights
5th August
£1977

Prices shown are the accommodation charges taken from the Hoseasons reservation system, and do not include damage waiver, fuel deposit or personal insurance. Prices are correct at the time of writing but remain subject to change. Full terms and conditions available on the Hoseasons website

Easter, Early May, Coronation Day & Spring Bank Holiday Availability

There are four "early" season public holidays to take advantage of this year, with King Charles' Coronation day being made a public holiday. Easter in particular, is now selling well. Select a public holiday, how many people in your party and for how many nights you want to be away to list what's still available by date.

Compare Boats of the Same Design
The main booking season is well underway now, so perhaps you're finding it difficult to settle on an ideal boat style. If you liked the look of a particular boat, but found it unavailable for your dates, it's worth clicking on the "Compare with boats of the same design" button as indicated below. This will present you with a list of externally matching craft, together with their starting points, a deck plan to compare berthing arrangements and a brief rundown of it's onboard facilities. By clicking the availability button for each boat, you can then compare hire charges to see which is the better value for the facilities offered.

Norfolk Broads Towns and Villages - Yarmouth

The Yacht Station at Yarmouth is located just after the second bridge you travel under coming from Breydon Water or just before the same bridge coming from the northern rivers. There is room for many craft and in the peak summer months you might expect to be double moored (side on to another boat) to make more room. The tide can run quite fast here so it is important to approach your mooring against the tide so that the current slows you as you approach the side. The moorings are manned usually from 8am to 6pm by rangers who will help you come alongside and ensure your ropes are tied correctly to take account of the rise and fall, which can be as much as six feet (around 2 metres) here. We have a comprehensive guide to making the passage to or through Yarmouth HERE. Water, toilets and showers are available on-shore. A 10 - 15 minute walk takes you into Great Yarmouth town centre and perhaps a further 15 minutes onwards to the sea.

Things to do: Great Yarmouth is a large seaside resort and amongst other attractions you will find a Sealife Centre on the seafront, two piers - Britannia and Wellington, The Marina Seafront complex which houses swimming pools with a wave machine and slides, gyms, sports arenas and a children's adventure soft play park. There is also the Pleasure Beach with its funfair and the Hippodrome Circus. The beach-front stretches for miles and will delight the younger members of the family.

Eating and Drinking: There is a huge choice of bars and restaurants in Great Yarmouth catering for all tastes. The nearest to the Yacht Station are the White Swan which is situated close to the road bridge and the Suspension Bridge which occupies the opposite bank. Both offer food and have a varied menu.

Other Services: There is an extensive shopping centre within the town centre including a small market and all major banks. Asda supermarket can be found adjacent to the nearby railway station. Aldi is closer near to the road bridge. Numerous takeaways are to be found nearby. The nearest GP surgery is on Lawn Avenue - around 15 minutes walk away.

TIP: Asda and Aldi supermarkets are a short walk from the moorings making it a good place to stock up with supplies for the rest of the holiday.

For more information and locations consult our Yarmouth map

David Hearn

Owner and Proprietor

Tel: 01132 550515
Website: norfolkbroadsboathire.biz

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