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  • About Brinks Rhapsody

    Stylish cruiser offering accommodation in 3 separate cabins. The Elite Fleet has been designed and built to offer excellent overall quality with the highest levels of décor, fixtures and fittings and Wi’Fi* on board. Complimentary toiletries, towels included and a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival. Open air parking for 2 cars included (additional cars at extra charge) *Charges apply. Brinks Rhapsody dimensions: 13.41m x 3.66m (44ft x 12ft)

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    Dimensions: 13.41m x 3.66m (44ft x 12ft)
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    • Asset 46

      4 Bedrooms

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      Up to 8 people

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      2 pet(s) allowed

    • Fuel Inclusive

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    The Dual steering position

    Boats with dual steering positions feature a choice of two wheels to steer the boat with – one on the raised sun-deck and one inside the main cabin below. This means they are ideal for cruising in all weather conditions.

    Boat features
    Sleeping details:
    4 double.

    This accommodation includes:
    • Dual steering
    • 240v system (inverter and shore power)
    • Diesel/electric hybrid engine
    • Wi-Fi available (please note signal can vary)
    • Shore power
    • Bow and stern thrusters for ease of handling
    • Rear access
    • Heated towel rails
    • Microwave
    • Wine cooler
    • DVD
    • 2 shower/WCs, 1 ensuite
    • 12v socket for mobile phones etc (12v car lead required)
    • Windscreen wipers (except Aries)
    • Warm air heating
    • Galley including cooker (or combination microwave and hob), fridge and kettle
    • Flat screen TV/DVD
    • CD/radio
    • Hairdryer
    • Bed linen and duvets
    • Rowing/sailing dinghies available at extra charge
    • Rowing boats are available for hire at an additional charge; please contact the boatyard directly to book
    • Open air car parking at extra charge (Please note: Two free parking space are available on the Elite fleet only - Prelude, Rhapsody, Tempo, Serenade, Encore and Encore Plus)
    Please Note:
    Will not pass under Potter Heigham, Wroxham or Beccles Old bridges.
    Awards
      • Customer Choice Food Award 2021

      • Diamond Award 2021

      • Diamond Award

      • Diamond Award

      • Customer Choice Food Award

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    All the boats at this location

    A long established family run boatyard with over 45 years experience, offering a wide range of superbly fitted and comfortable cruisers ideal for enjoying the beautiful Norfolk Broads. The Thwaites family pride themselves on offering high standards and personal service with the well equipped fleet including the most up to date dual steering cruisers. From their base in Wroxham which is often described as the Heart of Broadland, you can navigate over 120 miles of lock free waterways.

    • 12v socket for mobile phones etc (12v car lead required)
    • Windscreen wipers (except Aries)
    • Warm air heating
    • Galley including cooker (or combination microwave and hob), fridge and kettle
    • Flat screen TV/DVD
    • CD/radio
    • Hairdryer
    • Bed linen and duvets
    • Rowing/sailing dinghies available at extra charge
    • Rowing boats are available for hire at an additional charge; please contact the boatyard directly to book
    • Open air car parking at extra charge (Please note: Two free parking space are available on the Elite fleet only - Prelude, Rhapsody, Tempo, Serenade, Encore and Encore Plus)
    • Extra persons
    • Bed guards (please check suitability at time of booking)
    • Maximum 2 pets per boat, pet charges payable directly to Barnes Brinkcraft

    Sorry, none of the boats will operate electrical appliances for medical reasons (e.g. a nebuliser to aid breathing).

    Visitors may bring their own bicycles with prior permission from the boatyard.

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    Based on 7 reviews
    3.7
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    {"Comfort and cleanliness":"3.6","Value for money":"3.6","Furniture \u0026 fittings":"3.4","Boat handling":"4.4","Location":"4.6","Boat tutorial handover":"3.6","Overall rating":"3.7"}
    Comfort and cleanliness3.6
    Value for money3.6
    Furniture & fittings3.4
    Boat handling4.4
    Location4.6
    Boat tutorial handover3.6
    Overall rating3.7
    4
    out of 5
    Thomas | Other Boat was great. Excellent Service from the office and the on call engineers when we had a small problem. We will definitely use again. Thank you
    Published on: 2024-09-03
    1
    out of 5
    Katie Norfolk | Other • Hoseasons confirmed dogs went free at the point of booking. This was shown to BB during check-in but insisted on taking a fee for dog. We still await the due credit• Waited 4-hrs on collection day from the point of check-in until completion of the boat tutorial. Organised chaos perhaps?? The boathouse staff were really helpful-polite in the main, but somewhat reactive & dismissive when met with customer issues or concerns. Citing change over days are their busiest periods & allowances should be made • Beds & bedding are horrific !! Please do no underestimate this point. This isn’t a menial criticism, or an issue of preference, it was negligible. It was the worst 6-nts sleep all our party members have ever encountered on a holiday. Some of whom have subsequently sought intervention from the Drs & the Osteopath. The entire party disembarked a night early after every effort was made to manage, but could no longer endure the exceptionally hard mattresses, the non-existent pillows & the overwhelmingly musty-foisty linen & duvet covers. • Neglectful in their “ bare minimum ” approach to providing bedding, blankets & sheets. Spares should be provided for all boats, but especially larger boats in the fleet sleeping 6-8+ persons, such as ours. It was exceptionally cold for the time of year ( July 2024 ) which BB can’t be held accountable for by any means. But we would have expected spares or at the very least, additional blankets to be made available for additional warmth• Poorly equipped — didn’t have anywhere near enough kitchen utensils & equipment for the boat of our size. We had enough plates & cutlery, but the kitchen lacked pots, pans & fundamental self-catering cooking tools. We had an induction hob but not all pots & pans were suitable for induction use. A grill pan with no handle (very dangerous!), no teapot, chopping board or sharp knives• Water & Showers — we had numerous leaks throughout the kitchen & bedrooms. Plaguing us repeatedly during the week, despite BB’s original attempt to mitigate the noted problem(s) at check-in. We accept damp & condensation are unavoidable to some extent, we are seasoned boaters, but these were window, tap, hinge & joint leaks through general ware, tear & maintenance. It’s not acceptable given the grade of boat. Equally problems were encountered with the showers. Water didn’t flow away freely despite regular use of the pump. Flooding was often & easily encountered even with limited shower use & our constant efforts to extract the water ourselves• Blind steering — the position on the upper-outer deck is great for steering all being well with the weather. With rain or cold conditions however the alternate position within the saloon has really poor visibility & limited information on the onboard display. Didn’t make for a very easy or pleasant experience • Lights & TV — Electrics played up periodically, resulting in the constant flickering of lights throughout or in some cases, a complete lack of use. The same issue also compounded the TV’s & prevented some from being used at all• Miss-represented online — the photos are wrong online and miss leading. We selected this boat specifically & a lot of time & attention went into choosing the correct offering. It was important it suited all of us, especially our parents — one of whom had recently had a double knee operation. Whilst fully recovered there was a clear need to have full access to the bed all the way round. Barnes Brinkcraft advertises this boat as such. The images online clearly illustrates their is full access all round, but it’s not the case. One we have pointed out. There’s no such thing & all the beds onboard are backed to a wall & only have one point of entry/exit. This is a complete falsification A catalogue of issues really. Given all of the above & the exorbitant cost of hire (for 7-days) for what is deemed one of the Elite Fleet, we would not recommend this boat. Upgrading as we did on this occasion, did not guarantee us any quality or comfort. Collectively, we are ALL immensely disappointed & unapologetically disgruntled about the whole offering-experience. We took the time to provide comprehensive feedback to the boatyard in both a considered & polite manner. We specifically requested a call back to discuss, but as yet, a month on, we have had no response whatsoever. Please give strong consideration to this particular boat when selecting. Not all was bad, the saloon was very spacious & the hybrid offered a really quiet-peaceful experience. But there are far more cons than pros & the rates are grossly overinflated. This is not elite class & falls short of the standards advertised/expected
    Published on: 2024-08-21
    3
    out of 5
    Robert London | Other We had a fantastic week on the broads. The boat handled very well, thrust is a must but hybrid was a nightmare.
    Published on: 2024-07-31
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    • Diamond Award 2022

    • Diamond Award 2022

    • Customer Choice Food Award 2021

    • Diamond Award 2021

    • Diamond Award

    • Diamond Award

    • Customer Choice Food Award

    • Diamond award

New to boating holidays?

Do I need a licence and what are the rules?

You don’t need a licence to drive a boat. However, like the Highway Code (but much simpler) there are a few basic rules you need to follow. These are all explained in the comprehensive manual which we provide in every boat. Your boatyard will also advise you when you are given your handover tuition.

Should someone in my party have boating experience?

Absolutely not. When you arrive to pick up your boat, you’ll receive plenty of expert tuition from your boatyard staff. They’ll provide all the training, help and advice you need until you’re happy to take the helm. Your on-board manual gives you lots of tips and reminders, too.

How far can I travel and where can I go?

Depending on the waterway, you’ll be travelling at a maximum of 4mph to 7mph. Cruising about 4 hours a day means 80-100 miles in a week, and you can travel anywhere in the waters covered by your boat’s licence. When you’ve searched our site for your ideal boat or start point, you can click to see details of suggested cruising routes for 3/4 night breaks and week-long holidays. View our cruising route maps, too.

Where can I stop?

The manual on board your boat has plenty of information about mooring places, and your boatyard will show you how to moor up. The most popular moorings are those closest to waterside pubs, restaurants, villages and towns (where a small charge is usually made) but there are many quieter places to moor free of charge. Mooring is free at any Hoseasons boatyard, Environment Agency mooring and on any canal towpath.

What do I do at locks?

These are part of the fun. You simply steer your boat gently in, and use the big wooden beams to close the gates behind you. Then you open small paddle doors in the other gates with the L-shaped winding handle provided with your boat to let the water in or out and change the water level. Then you open the gates and drive out, stopping to close the gates and paddle doors before leaving. In Europe, and in Britain on the Thames, Caledonian Canal and parts of the Cambridgeshire Waterway, there are larger locks with lock-keepers to do the work for you. There are no locks on the Norfolk Broads.

How much will my fuel cost?

Some boatyards (and nearly all on the canals) include your fuel in your holiday price, and the full tank you start with is usually much more than you need for your holiday. If you’re charged, you will only be charged for the fuel used, and this amount will be deducted from your fuel deposit when you return the boat.

Where do I get water for drinking and washing?

On your boat, of course. Your boat will have a full tank of water and all boats have hot and cold running water for kitchens and shower rooms. You can easily top up your water tank at all boatyards, yacht stations, and public moorings, usually at a small cost. When topping up remember to use “drinking water” only. We strongly recommend that water is boiled before drinking.

What about safety? Do I need special equipment or training?

All you need to bring with you are sensible non-slip shoes, and you’ll receive all the training about safety you need from your boatyard staff when you arrive. We recommend buoyancy aids for children and non-swimmers - these are provided free of charge when you pick up your boat. The boat manual on board your boat contains all the safety information you’ll need, too. Remember, though, that boating is an active holiday. At least two members of your party will need to be able to jump on and off the boat to moor up and work the locks.

Can I use my hairdryer or other electrical equipment?

You must check when you make your booking before bringing any 240v electrical appliances. Some boats have 240v systems, but this does not mean that you can bring any appliances with you. In most cases, it’s only possible to use the appliances supplied on the boat. All boats have shaver points for electric shavers, and most have a 12v accessory socket similar to a car. Any electrical items with a car adapter will operate from this socket, including mobile phones, camcorders, digital cameras and chargers for their batteries. You’ll need to bring your own connecting plugs and leads, though.

Can I bring my dog along?

Most boats welcome one or two well-behaved dogs and pets are free of charge at many canal boatyards. There are many excellent walks along the towpaths and in the countryside close to many moorings. For boating in Europe, the Pet Passport scheme is now well established, so you needn’t leave one of the family behind! Visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets for more details about what you need to do. You’ll find other useful information at www.dogsaway.co.uk

For Beginners and professionals...

Get shown the ropes and everything you need to know about a boating holiday with Hoseasons. It really is simple - you’ll take to a boating holiday like, well, a duck to water!

What Cruisers are and where you'll find them

Cruisers are the boats you will find available in the UK on the Norfolk Broads, the Cambridgeshire waterways, the Caledonian Canal and the River Thames. These waterways are not narrow like canals, so cruisers are of a normal width and overall shape. Cruisers are also available on the waterways of Ireland and Germany, and many of the boats on the rivers and canals of France and Holland are cruisers.

Cruiser Features

  • Choice of styles and driving positions
  • Sundecks and plenty of outside sitting space
  • Spacious and well laid-out interiors
  • Covered cockpits for all-weather cruising

Dual Steering Cruiser

Available on the Norfolk Broads, River Thames and Caledonian Canal. Sizes range from boats sleeping from 2 to 8 people. These boats feature a choice of steering positions – one on the raised sun-deck and one below, so are ideal for all weather conditions.

Forward Drive Cruiser

Available on the Norfolk Broads, these boats are available in a wide range of sizes sleeping from 2 to 8 people. Forward vision is very good from these craft, which usually feature a single level deck which many parties find more convenient and easy.

Centre Cockpit Cruiser

Available on the Norfolk Broads and Cambridgeshire waterways, these boats are available in a range of sizes sleeping from 2 to 10 people. The feature of this design is a large sliding canopy over the saloon of the cockpit area.

Aft Cockpit Cruiser

These boats are available on the Norfolk Broads, River Thames, Cambridgeshire waterways and the Caledonian Canal. They are available in a range of sizes sleeping from 2 to 6 people. A folding roof (similar to the roof of a soft-top car) provides all-weather protection for the cockpit area.

AFT cockpit boats tend to be smaller than other styles, and are a popular choice for first-timers to boating. They are generally easier to manoeuvre, since all of the boat is visible forward from the steering position.

What narrowboats are and where you will find them

Built to fit the narrow canals which formed the backbone of Britain's transport network in the country's industrial past, narrowboats (or canal boats, as they are often called) owe much of their traditional design and construction to the horse-drawn barges of the period. Narrowboats are available on the canals of England, Wales and Scotland and the rivers Thames and Wey with which they are linked. On the waterways of Europe, narrowboats are available on the Canal du Midi in France and from one base in Holland. Elsewhere in France and Holland, wide beam variants of the narrowboat are available, as are traditional style French barges. French barges and some wide-beam boats feature wheel steering from an outside position on the upper deck rather than the stern tiller which is a feature of all narrowboats (see below).

Narrowboat features

  • Attractive traditional styling – in sympathy with the historic waterways
  • Towpaths for fantastic scenic walking – perfect for people and pets
  • All modern facilities and clever use of space
  • Locks, aqueducts and tunnels – all part of the fascination and fun

The choice of narrowboats

Narrowboats are available in a wide range of layouts, sleeping up to 12 people, and combine their picturesque style with comfortably appointed interiors with modern facilities. Detailed plans are show for each layout so that you can see exactly how your party will fit in on your chosen boat. Narrowboat sterns have three main "shapes" (see descriptions and illustrations below) and all steer by means of a tiller at the back, or stern. There are also wide beam narrowboats on some waterways, and in France some of these have wheel steering, as do French barges.

Traditional stern

Features a small, open rear deck providing space for the operation of the tiller.

Semi-traditional stern

The rear deck has more standing area than the traditional stern and sometimes fixed seats in the enclosed stern area, which is an ideal safety feature for young children who can be supervised by their helmsman.

Cruiser stern

This style of narrowboat has a spacious rear deck area, enclosed by a guard rail.

Wide beam narrowboat

These boats are styled in a similar traditional way to other narrowboats, but are about 50% wider and so offer more convenient and spacious accommodation.

What houseboats are and where you will find them

Houseboats are unique, offering you your own floating holiday home! They offer a completely different type of holiday afloat, since they are permanently moored in a choice of picturesque locations, and most offer day launch hire so you can explore nearby waterside attractions and places of interest.

Houseboat features

  • Static moorings in picturesque locations
  • Perfect for anglers and nature-lovers
  • The complete getaway!

Houseboat plan example


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    Brinks Tempo

    New in 2019. Modern cruiser ideal for two couples with comfortable upper-deck with seating and sun lounger. Brinks Tempo dimensions: 10.67m x 3.66m (35ft x 12ft). The Elite Fleet has been designed and built to offer excellent overall quality with the highest levels of décor, fixtures and fittings and Wi’Fi* on board. Complimentary toiletries, towels included and a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival. Open air parking for 2 cars included (additional cars at extra charge) *Charges apply.

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  • 4.6/5 8 reviews

    Brinks Serenade

    A new high quality cruiser with modern interior. Ideal for family or friends to experience life on board and discover what the Norfolk Broads has to offer. The Elite Fleet has been designed and built to offer excellent overall quality with the highest levels of décor, fixtures and fittings and Wi’Fi* on board. Complimentary toiletries, towels included and a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival. Open air parking for 2 cars included (additional cars at extra charge) *Charges apply.

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  • 4/5 4 reviews

    Brinks Concerto

    This mid-range cruiser is ideal for 2 couples. Offering very comfortable and modern accommodation in 2 double cabins, and 2 toilets and showers. Brinks Concerto Class is a great boat for all seasons.

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  • 3.9/5 14 reviews

    Brinks Quartet

    This beautiful, mid-range modern 4-6 berth cruiser offers excellent accommodation for 4 people with two cabins (1 en-suite). An additional 2 guests can be accommodated if necessary. The raised seating area in the saloon offers great views and al fresco dining with the option of opening the sliding canopy.

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    Phantom

    This budget, no frills cruiser sleeps up to 6 people and has decent-sized seating areas. Inside and outside driving positions make this boat a good option for all-weather cruising. The sit bath is ideal for washing younger kids (and dirty feet). She’s a great boat, but not one of the newest in our fleet. If you worry about your knees, you might want to choose another boat. Phantom has quite steep steps and high sides vs others in our fleet.

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