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With a fantastic coastline, canals and the Broads National Park, north Norfolk is ideal for exploring by boat. Take a skippered boat trip or go at your own pace and hire a day boat, cruiser or kayak.
Cruiser hire: If you're planning to hire a boat for a holiday or short break, you will find cruisers are ship shape for a comfortable stay. The well-equipped cruisers and yachts enable you to soak-up the tranquility, while taking your own route, under your own steam while enjoying relaxing meals on your own private boat. When you're ready for land, moor up for a waterside pub meal or stop off for an ice cream. Explore the area then hop back on board to start your journey to your next destination.
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Day boat hire: Along the coast and throughout the Broads National Park, you will find day boat hire so you can have your own water adventure and independently explore the beauty of the Broads and waterways at your own pace. For a unique experience, you can hire kayaks, canoes and paddle boards to explore the canals and waterways around north Norfolk.
Guided boat tour operators: You will find guided boat tour operators along the Broads and also at Blakeney and Morston where you can visit the seal colony. Boat trips are the best, and safest, way to see the seals in their own habitat. The skippers of the boats can relay knowledge and stories along your travels while you take in the scenery. Find out about the seals, their pups and how Blakeney is home to the largest seal colony in England.
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Skippered boats: Another way to explore the coastline, waterways and wilderness of the north Norfolk coast is on a professionally skippered boats under sail. On some trips you can learn how to sail, enjoy wild swimming and even foraging for your own food! And when there is a guide on board, you can experience the sights of the area with an expert skipper.
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Norwich
Take to the helm and hire one of our fantastic day boats or day cruiser on the Norfolk Broads.
NORTH WALSHAM
Hire a canoe to enjoy just over two miles of unspoilt water, on a private canal at Dilham Hall, open only to paddle sports.
South Walsham
Visit the tranquil 130 acres of ancient woodland with over 3.5 miles of paths and take a boat trip. We have a tearoom, gift shop, bird hide, children's nature trail and plant sales area. Dog friendly.
Norwich
Discover the Norfolk Broads by joining Broad Tours for a river trip on board a double decker passenger boat; all trips include an entertaining live commentary.
Martham
Day boat hire on the Norfolk Broads.
Cromer
The town also boasts to several large pay & display car parks all within a 10 minute walk away. Free residential parking available on the edge of town.
Hoveton
Our Day Launches seat up to eight people comfortably with cushioned seating and easy to fold away canvas cover. Easy to operate, no experience required, full tution given. Perfect for families, school parties, couples and groups of friends.
Wells-Next-the-Sea
Experience Wells Next The Sea and the North Norfolk Coast with Curlew Coastal Charters. Offering quality Boat Tours, Crewed Private Charters and sight seeing, all aboard Dunkirk Veteran Lifeboat Lucy Lavers!
Hickling
Norfolk Outdoor Adventures strives to be the number one provider of Stand Up Paddling & Kayak activities on The Norfolk Broads and its surrounding coastal environment.
NOA are also the only organisation in the entirety of East Anglia that coaches…
Blakeney, Norwich
The North Norfolk Wheelyboat 'Poppy' is North Norfolk's wheelchair accessible boat allowing those that can't access a normal ferry boat access to Blakeney Harbour.
Our Trips run from Blakeney Quay, offering views of some of Norfolk's finest…
Smallburgh, Stalham, Norwich
Morston
Daily boat trips to see common and grey seals basking on Blakeney Point. Boats leave from Morston Quay according to tides. Book by phone (01263) 740791 and collect tickets from The Anchor Pub in Morston, timetable available.
Norwich
Potter Heigham
Explore the Norfolk Broads National Park from the water on board our Day Boats, Picnic Boats or Canoes.
Hunstanton
Hunstanton kayaks provide guided kayak trips and lessons for all abilities, based on the seafront at Hunstanton on the North-West corner of Norfolk.
Wroxham
A family run business offering a superb fleet of stylish hire cruisers that caters for parties of 2-11 people.
Norwich
TheCanoeMan is the largest canoe hire operator in Norfolk/North Suffolk. Enjoy a tranquil day's paddling with us from Buxton Lamas on the River Bure to Wroxham.
Dereham
Boat trips and tours, fishing, wildlife, food, courses and more...
Blakeney
Would you like to try sailing, learn to sail, or drive a powerboat? Courses and events from 1 to 5 days. RYA Dinghy, Keelboat and Powerboat courses.
Holt
Daily boat trips to the seals and Blakeney Point.
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