Boating Holidays

Blue Otter offers a modern and fresh narrowboat. Comfortably accommodating four passengers, with a main cabin (with double bed) and a double sofa bed in the salon, you can choose to cruise as a couple, a small family or with friends. Kitted out with all modern amenities including full kitchen, central heating, flushing toilet, hot shower and on board Wi-Fi.

The centre sliding cockpit of the Tranquilla allows for open air living. It is fully equipped with a shower and toilet compartment and an en-suite toilet for the stern bedroom. The saloon has a sizeable seating area. Steps down from the saloon lead to the forward cabin with two double berths and the large shower cubicle to port and separate toilet and washroom.

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.

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.

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.

Enya, a brand new addition for 2024 to the NYA Charter Fleet, offering a contemporary and luxurious cruising experience for four. Featuring two en-suite cabins with island double berths (or one with 2 singles), making her ideal for couples or groups of friends and family. The spacious, cushioned flybridge deck with table offers fantastic views across the countryside whilst dining or relaxing under the Bimini sunshade. Her beautifully fitted, light Oak interior is both comfortable and stylish with two fridges serving the Saloon and Galley areas. Bow & Stern thrusters make handling Enya effortless.

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.

The names of the boats in the flotilla of luxurious Pea Green Boats are inspired by the beauty of Edward Lear’s famous and evocative poem, ‘The Owl and Pussy-cat’. Traditional in style, The Owl is the perfect cosy boat for couples looking for charm, escapism and comfort. Features include a generous double berth and galley in the centre with the option of an additional fold-away bed; a full-size quadrant shower and toilet located in separate rooms. Oil-fired central heating and a log burner provide extra comfort and relaxation and make even rainy days feel special.

Sophie’s Serenity is a 2021 built 45ft semi-traditional canal boat. A near mirror image to her sister boat Precious Gem, she has a few extra additions such as solid marble worktop, retractable TV in the ceiling of the bedroom and additional lighting. Perfect for couples or families and painted in Farrow & Ball colours she’s modern but still cosy – aided by the log burning stove for cooler evenings and the webasto central heating that can be switched on at the touch of a button and heats the boat in less than 20 minutes.

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.

Evita, Flagship of the NYA Charter Fleet, offers the most spacious and luxurious cruising experience for four. Her two master en-suite cabins present equal comfort for couples or groups of friends and family. The vast flybridge deck has a choice of seating and lounging space, with a drinks fridge and Bimini sunshade. Her beautifully appointed galley boasts full electric cooking including halogen hob, oven and microwave. Plus a dishwasher and large fridge/freezer. Bow and stern thrusters make her a joy to handle.

Spacious saloon with a dining table, two armchairs and a traditional fuel stove. There is a TV/DVD player and a CD/Radio player. Well-equipped galley with a gas cooker complete with grill and oven, fridge with a small freezer compartment, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. There is a microwave and a cafetiere in the galley. Sufficient cooking utensils are provided. One rear cabin with a permanent double bed and drawers for storing clothes. One full bathroom with a wash basin, flush toilet and shower.

The names of the boats in our flotilla of luxurious Pea Green Boats are inspired by the beauty of Edward Lear’s famous and evocative poem, ‘The Owl and Pussy-cat’. A luxurious and spacious 57-foot cruiser style boat for couples, the Elegant Fowl features a double berth, spacious walk-through shower room, comfortable saloon with a log burner and walk-through galley at the stern. In the saloon, there is a three-seater sofa, TV and a log burner. No Pets.

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.