NORFOLK BROADS BOATS

The Norfolk Broads are the largest wetland in Britain and is specially protected with the equivalent status of a national park. There are six rivers connecting forty broads, making over 200km of waterways in all, and just waiting to be explored. Water, reeds, marshes and tangled woodlands make up the Broadland landscape - a haven for birds and wildlife. Hiring cruisers to explore this wonderful landscape has been popular since the late 19th century and still draws thousands of visitors annually.

Summercraft - Wroxham

Wroxham is a superb start point for a Broadland cruise, and Summercraft's fine choice of comfortable cruisers are ideal for making the most of it. The range of boats sleeps from 2 to 8, with a good choice of layouts, and all customers will receive a warm personal welcome from this old established family boatyard.

Royalls Boatyard - Wroxham

Royall's is a family run business with a well-deserved reputation for immaculately presented boats, well fitted out with top quality equipment. Lunchtime takeover times mean an early start to your cruise, and is just one example of the thoughtful and warm welcome which greets both first-time boaters and the many return visitors to Royall's each year.

Ferry Marina - Horning

Ferry Marina is a family run marina located on the River Bure in the picturesque Broads village of Horning and provides easy access to explore the Norfolk Broads. With a wide choice of boats in a range of sizes and layouts, all well equipped to a high standard you just need to choose the one that's right for you. Newly launched for 2009 and built by the company's own skilled craftsmen is a unique style of environmentally friendly low wash cruisers which feature modern contemporary interiors with all the home from home comforts.

Moonfleet Marine - Stalham

Set on the upper reaches of the picturesque River Ant, Moonfleet Marine offers easy cruising access to the renowned Broadland beauty spots of Barton Broad and How Hill. All boats are equipped to high standards, and Moon Enterprise features flat screen TVs in its saloon and cabins.

Richardsons - Stalham

Whispering Reeds - Hickling

If unspoilt scenery and a wealth of plant, animal and birdlife are what you are seeking from your Broadland holiday, then Whispering Reeds is your perfect choice. Hickling Broad lies at the heart of a national nature reserve, and from its peaceful base at the head of the broad, this well fitted and furnished fleet offers easy access to Horsey Mere and many other renowned beauty spots.

Bridgecraft - Acle

With a fleet ranging from 2-berth to 9-berth and with a choice of styles and layouts, there is a cruiser from Bridgecraft to suit everyone. And from its family-run base at Acle on the River Bure, you can be sure of a carefully maintained and immaculately presented craft, well positioned for making the most of a varied and interesting Broads holiday.

Horizon Craft - Acle

Choice is the byword at Horizon Craft – not only in terms of the ranges of styles, layouts and sizes in the fleet, but also in terms of your cruising options. These take in the broadland capital of Wroxham and the picturesque northern reaches of the Broads, as well as the glittering seaside attractions of Great Yarmouth to the south. Whatever you choose, you'll enjoy a well maintained boat and superb service from friendly and efficient staff.

Silverline Marine - Brundall

Your first impressions on arrival at this immaculately maintained boat base are carried through into the professional handover and beautifully prepared boats, adding up to give you the perfect Broads holiday experience. Silverline Marine's superb fleet is convenient for some of the best Broads cruising (including the City of Norwich) and the founding family's 30 years experience means you are assured of committed and skilled service, excellent tuition for first-timers – and a friendly welcome which brings visitors back here year after year.

Alpha Craft - Brundall

Alpha Craft is a long established family boatyard which designs and builds all its own boats. This means that the range on offer has been developed to match the needs of today's Broads holidaymakers – from couples looking for romance and a four-poster bed to groups of friends looking for spacious 12 berth comfort.

Swancraft - Brundall