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Boat Hire Holidays on the Norfolk Broads on a budget

There's no denying that we're living through times where the cost of living has exploded. For some, that may mean their only chance of getting afloat this year, is by choosing a boat that still fulfils all the basic needs, but is perhaps a little less modern, and has fewer of the "frills" which you can find on the more swish cruisers. Having said that all boats will be of a good standard and will be clean and tidy. We have curated a range of 36 such cruisers, which are more affordable, and will enable you to experience a holiday on the Norfolk Broads, at a price that won't make your bank card squirm!

What can you expect to find on an economy level boat. Here are just a few examples

Pearl Horizon external
Pearl Horizon internal
Pearl Horizon 2 berth boat starting from Stalham

Pearl Horizon is a 32ft forward steer cruiser, with a full sliding canopy to take advantage of the better weather. It has a spacious lounge, furnished with free standing armchairs and dining furniture. The kitchen features a full size cooker, a medium sized fridge and plenty of storage space.The bedroom highlight, is the four-poster bed. A purpose built dressing table completes the look. Free wifi is available on this boat.


Bright Horizon exterior
Bright Horizon internal
Bright Horizon is a four-berth cruiser starting from Stalham

This forward steering 35ft boat is ideal for two couples, having two en suite made up double cabins. A feature of Bright Horizon is it's full sliding canopy over the lounge area, allowing alfresco eating and cruising. The modern kitchen has a full size cooker and a fridge. Those fishermen amongst your crew will appreciate the forward well, which is also good for watching the sun go down. Bright Horizon has free wifi installed.


Melody boat exterior
Melody boat internal
Melody is a six-berth cruiser starting from Stalham

This sedan cruiser is 34ft long, and will accommodate up to six people in double and twin made up cabins, and one converting double in the saloon area, where the high level seating offers good views all around. The well fitted kitchen includes a full size cooker, a microwave and a medium sized fridge. Patio style doors open onto the aft space of the boat, ideal for fishing, or watching the world go by. Melody has 240 volts and free wifi is included.


Melody boat exterior
Melody boat internal
Major Gem is a six-berth cruiser starting from Stalham

She is a centre cockpit boat, 38 ft long, with a full sliding canopy amidships. Made up double and twin cabins are complimented by a converting double in the wheelhouse area, and a converting single in the aft dining area, allowing flexibility in who sleeps where. A modern U-shaped kitchen with a full size cooker and fridge, takes care of eating in. The boat has two toilets, and comes with free wifi onboard.


Melody boat external
Melody boat internal
Ultimate Gem, a ten-berth cruiser from Stalham

Ultimate Gem is a large 44ft forward steering cruiser, capable of accommodating up to ten people. Accommodation consists of one made up double and one made up triple cabin. Two further converting doubles and a settee single, add to the number of available berths on Ultimate Gem. The kitchen is well fitted, including a microwave, full size cooker and fridge. There's a sliding sunroof, a good sized forward well, 240 volts and free wifi onboard.



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