Boating Holidays

Part of Andersen Boats fuel-inclusive fleet. Excellent style boat for friends and family. Designed and individually built by us to ensure the highest quality for our hirers. There is a shower/toilet room and an additional toilet room on board. Beautifully fitted throughout in oak, creating a bright and open visual space. This semi-traditional style boat has lots of living space, with a large galley/dining area, and lots of storage space available.

Little Otter is a 25ft semi-cruiser stern narrowboat which was fully refitted in 2019. Her size means that she can be turned around anywhere on the canal so you never need to worry about the nearest winding point. She’s light and airy with a log burning stove for those chilly nights, and with an open plan layout to the cabin she’s ideal for 3 and 4 night breaks - popular with first time novices and seasoned cruisers. Solid wood worktop in the kitchen with oven, hob, fridge, kettle, microwave and coffee machine. The dinette converts into a double bed and can be made up for your arrival if preferred. She has a small but practical washroom containing basin, flush toilet and single shower.

New in 2019 Blue Otter Skipton offers a modern take on a canal boat. Comfortably accommodating 2 adults, you and your loved one can meander along the canals in style. Whether this is from the comfort of the two cosy chairs in the saloon or the option for al fresco living with the folding chairs and table. Start days Sunday and Tuesday.

The Wagtail is a 70ft Cruiser stern canal boat. It sleeps up to 10 people, ideal for large families and groups. Spacious saloon in the middle of the boat with two sofa’s either side of the galley, and removable tables. The two seating areas can both be converted into a double or two single beds using the fold down single in the evening, if required. The Wagtail class has additional ’creature comforts’ such as LED lighting throughout, 2 TV’s, Large mirror in bathroom, shower with bi-fold door, 4 speaker CD/Radio, extractor in bathroom, Front deck table and wider beds. Fully equipped galley with 4 burner gas cooker complete with grill and oven, refrigerator, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. Microwave, toaster and cafetiere. Saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery etc included. Both cabins either end of the boat can be configured as either one double bed or two singles. An optional high level single can be added above a single bed in either cabin. Two bathrooms complete with hand basin, electrically operated flush toilet, and shower with bi-fold door. Includes a 240v shaver socket.

NEW for 2024. Introducing Brinks Chorus, the latest addition to the Barnes Brinkcraft fleet. Brinks Chorus is our most luxurious and spacious new 2 + 2 berth boat, perfect for cruising the Norfolk Broads in comfort, space, and style.

Ella, a new addition for 2025 to the NYA Charter Fleet offering spacious and stylish accommodation for four. Featuring two cabins and two toilet/shower compartments making her ideal for couples or groups of friends & family. The high level driving position & cushioned seating with table offers fantastic views across the Broads whilst dining or relaxing. Her light & airy interior is both comfortable and versatile with two fridges serving the dinette and Galley areas. Bow and stern thrusters make her a joy to handle.

Lady Sienna is the newest addition to the North Kilworth fleet, and at 62ft is ideal for families, couples or groups of friends. Entering from the rear deck into the kitchen which has a solid wood worktop, fridge with freezer, oven, microwave, hob, kettle, coffee machine and washing machine for longer trips you walk through to the large saloon which has a dinette which can convert into a double bed, 32 inch TV, two arm chairs and a wood burning stove. There are side hatches on both sides of the saloon which can be opened to provide extra light and fresh air when required. The saloon leads through to the bunk bed cabin which has additional storage space and drawers. Next is the bathroom with basin, flush toilet and rainfall shower. Last cabin is the bedroom with a fixed double and a double wardrobe and overhead storage.

Ideal for friends and family with large social area.

Brinks Prelude is the newest addition to Barnes Brinkcraft’s fleet. She’s a comfortable and spacious hire boat. Built for enjoying the best of the Norfolk Broads with your friends and family. The top deck provides a comfortable seating area for the whole family. You’ll find lovely big queen-size beds in the fore and aft cabins. You can also convert the saloon seating into a large double bed if you have guests staying for an evening. Each bathroom has a separate, full-height shower cubicle. The galley kitchen is very well provisioned. It holds 2 full-size fridges, an induction hob, a full-size electric oven and a microwave. The bow and stern thrusters make mooring almost effortless. 4 double beds, or 2 double beds and 4 single beds.

Molly offers an ultra-modern look and feel, perfect for families looking to experiencing deluxe cruising. The superior fixtures and fittings add an extra element of luxury, whilst the unique cruiser stern provides the perfect outside social space.

Part of Andersen Boats fuel-inclusive fleet. Excellent style boat for larger groups of friends and family for long and short breaks. A splendid narrowboat, designed and individually built by us to ensure the highest quality for our hirers. Beautifully fitted throughout in ash creating a bright and open visual space. There are 2 shower/toilet rooms on board. This semi-traditional style boat has lots of living space, with a large galley/dining area, and lots of storage space available.

Water Lily (currently showing her winter interior) provides the ultimate romantic getaway retreat for couples. She was built in 2018 and is 18.28m (60ft) long with a cruiser stern. Set in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside Water Lily is a cosy, light and modern lady with a luxury interior designed for ultimate comfort. A very special narrowboat experience, Water Lily comes with her own private mooring and parking set in picturesque land on the opposite side of the towpath providing you with complete privacy, the perfect location for wildlife watching, star gazing and for your welcome pets to play.

Her mooring can be enjoyed through all seasons with picnic chairs, table, BBQ equipment and everything you would need for outdoor dining in the summer, or cosy up in the cooler months with a fantastic fire pit, where you can enjoy toasting giant marshmallows whilst wrapping up in the warm and snuggly throws, all this is provided should you wish to enjoy your mooring. Please note there are at certain times of the year restrictions on BBQs and fire pits, due to farmers crops and potential fire risks.

Water Lily is equipped with all your needs for a home from home experience as well as a cosy multi fuel stove. Wi-Fi is onboard as well as a TV with multiple channels including Netflix and surround sound music. You will also find a full-size quadrant shower and electric flushing cassette toilet with extra cassette onboard.

The Obbia Lark is a 66ft Semi-Trad stern canal boat. It sleeps up to 6 people, ideal for couples or families / groups. Fully equipped galley with 4 burner gas cooker complete with grill and oven, refrigerator, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. Microwave, toaster and cafetiere. Saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery etc included. The Lark class has additional ’creature comforts’ such as LED lighting throughout, 2 TV’s, Large mirror in bathroom, shower with bi-fold door, 4 speaker CD/Radio, extractor in bathroom, Front deck table and wider beds. Two cabins, both can either be configured as one double bed or two singles. The seating area in the saloon can be converted into a double bed in the evening, if required. Two bathrooms complete with hand basin, electrically operated flush toilet, and shower with bi-fold door. Includes a 240v shaver socket.

Planning the perfect romantic escape? Amore will sail you into the most delightful getaway for you and your loved one whilst you experience the unique views of the Norfolk Broads. Enjoy the golden sunsets with Amore’s innovative design and spacious layout. Offering a generous double bedroom, impressive saloon with folding door access to the rear sun deck where you can make the most of the fine weather. Contemporary fitted galley, natural wood interior and bow thruster for ease of handling.