Broadland Boat Hire

£50 low deposit offer ends in 8 days

2012-02-21T14:50:00.000-08:00

Yes, if you are considering booking a boating holiday in 2012, here is a little reminder that Blakes/Hoseasons £50 low deposit offer expires on the 29th February 2012. The normal deposit is anything up to £180 depending on the size of the boat so here is an opportunity to keep your money in your pocket for longer. In these times of "austerity", that has got to be good news. Visit our site by clicking Norfolk Broads Boat Hire.

Easter on the Norfolk Broads

2012-02-13T13:50:00.000-08:00

Writing this article in the February half term holidays, you would be excused for believing the holiday afloat market is still in hibernation. Certainly, there are few boats out on hire at this time of the year, but the school holiday gets people thinking about Easter - altogether a more civilised time to take a boating holiday. Infact, there are currently less than 50% of boats left to hire over the Easter period. It is the first "family" holiday of the year and people are itching to break out of winter's straight-jacket. So if you are planning to get away this Easter, a holiday afloat might be just the adventure you have been waiting for. For details of what is on offer click Norfolk Broads Boat Hire.

Hoseasons and Blakes £50 Low Deposit - it's back!

2012-01-24T14:06:00.000-08:00

Well, we cannot understand the logic behind it's on - it's off - it's on again, but anyway until the 29th February 2012 you can book your 2012 Blakes or Hoseasons boating holiday for just £50 per boat per week. With deposits normally coming in anything up to £180 that is quite a saving at a time when things are hard out there. So why not get your summer holiday booked for just a £50 deposit and have something to look forward to in these austere times? Click Norfolk Broads Boat Hire to connect to our database of over 400 boats, choose your dreamboat and look forward to the summer!

Hoseasons and Blakes

2012-01-11T13:41:00.000-08:00

Blakes and Hoseasons, both well respected names in the world of boating holidays, amalgamated around a year ago but until now, kept their reservation systems seperate. This meant that in the past to be sure you had checked out all the boating options, you needed to visit both websites and enquire on availability - quite a lengthy process! Now it seems sense has prevailed and all boating options for both companies are now shown on the Hoseasons site. This has increased the number of boats for hire on the Norfolk Broads for example to close on 400 craft. Take a look at what is on offer and compare facilities and prices by visiting our site HERE

Bow Thrusters - What Are They?

2011-11-16T14:12:00.000-08:00

Many of the newer cruisers being deployed on the Norfolk Broads include a piece of kit you may not have come across before. The new "must have" is the bow thruster. This is essentially a small electric propeller placed at the bow (front) end of the boat. The driver of the boat pushes a switch which in turn activates the propeller to swing the boat around in one direction or the other. There is no doubt that they are helpful to novices or in tight mooring spots but as they generally are available on newer boats only, choosing a craft with this facility will automatically steer you towards the more expensive end of the market. It has to be said, bow thrusters are more desireable than essential. However if you like the level of ease they bring you can search our database for bow thruster equipped boats by clicking Norfolk Broads Boat Hire

October Half Term On The Broads

2011-10-04T02:42:00.000-07:00

This is the last school holiday before Christmas, and as such there it creates a spike in boat activity on the Norfolk Broads. Though dates vary regionally, generally the holiday lasts from the 21st to the 31st October. At the time of writing, Hoseasons show 200 boats for hire week commencing 15th October, with 128 remaining for hire the following week, the week of th holiday. As such, all the bars, shops and restaurants remain open and geared up for the influx of visitors. So there is still time to get a taste of the Norfolk Broads this year before the grey clouds of winter descend. Special offers are still available and below is just a small selection. Click Norfolk Broads Boat Hire for more offers and to check availability.

Alpha Blenheim
21 Oct 7 nights
4 Berths
Was - £865 Now -£694

Sapphire
21 Oct -7 nights
5 Berths
Was -£580 Now -£522

Madiera
22 Oct - 7 nights
6 Berths
Was £650 Now £585

Astral Gem
22 Oct - 7 nights
6 Berths
Was £555 Now £500

Alpha Spitfire
22 Oct - 7 nights
6 Berths
Was £1405 Now £1137

Late Booking Discounts of up to £100 on the Norfolk Broads

2011-09-08T01:51:00.000-07:00

With the economic situation as it is, clearly the boat operators are finding it more difficult to get bookings for the shoulder months of September and October this year. As a result, we are seeing a wide range of discounts for holidays starting in the next four weeks. Amongst the bargains are:

Gainsborough Girl - 5 berth cruiser
17 September

7 Nights

WAS £716
NOW £666

Shining Emblem - 6 berth cruiser

16 September

7 nights

WAS £785

NOW £685

Silver Illusion - 8 berth cruiser

17 September

7 nights

WAS £887

NOW £837

Star Gem - 2 berth cruiser

24 September

7 nights

WAS £523

NOW £471

Alpha Rapide - 4 berth cruiser
26 September
7 nights
WAS £868
NOW £768

Sapphire - 5 berth cruiser
24 September
7 nights
WAS £580
NOW £522

These are just a small selection of the bargains to be had over the next four weeks. For more information, click Norfolk Broads Boat Hire

2012 now on sale - Pay just £50 Low deposit

2011-08-02T03:08:00.000-07:00

Hoseasons now have their range of boats for 2012 on sale. To celebreate the launch, for a limited period only you can reserve the boat of your choice for a low deposit of just £50. That is bound to be useful with so many competing institutions after your hard earned cash. By booking now, you can also avoid any price increases for 2012 as Hoseasons will guarantee the 2011 price on all bookings for next summer. So take a look at what is on offer by clicking Norfolk Broads Boat Hire, then book the boat of your dreams at a special price and at a low deposit!

Lord Nelson at Reedham

2011-07-01T02:28:00.000-07:00

That's the public house not the famous sailor! This establishment in the pretty riverside village of Reedham, has been transformed in recent years by a new landlord, who has breathed new life into the place. If you like live music, this is the place for you. The Norfolk Broads has many pubs which can be described as "eating places" where there is very little to keep you in once you have finished your meal. The Lord Nelson is therefore a welcome change with it's live music acts usually spread over 5 of the 7 nights of the week. We attended an jam session recently which involved locals playing guitars, drums and violins. For more information on what's on click The Lord Nelson Reedham. For bookings on the Norfolk Broads visit our site: Norfolk Broads Boat Hire

New discounts for bookings made in June

2011-06-02T01:48:00.000-07:00

We have added a range of discounts from Hoseasons to our site. Highlighting is up to £200 off Alpha Spitfire, a luxury must hire craft from Alpha Cruisers in Brundall on the Norfolk Broads. To qualify, bookings must be made by the 30th June 2011. For details of this and other offers, click Norfolk Broads Boat Hire

Geldeston Locks Inn Video

2011-05-30T13:58:00.000-07:00

The latest addition to our "video library" features the Locks Inn at Geldeston. This inn has stood by the side of the now disused locks at Geldeston for hundreds of years, and famously used to host it's customers by candlelight as there was no electricity on site. The inn became a favourite with the wherrymen which used to ply the rivers bringing goods from the ports of Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Now the establishment is a hit with locals and holidaymakers alike. A visit to this fine inn is a must if you are cruising the southern Broads. To view the video, which runs for around 20 minutes, click Norfolk Broads Boat Hire
and click the video tab at the top of the home page.

Beccles Information Centre Re-opens

2011-05-03T03:12:00.000-07:00

Good news from Beccles. The local Norfolk Broads Information Office at Beccles Yacht Station has re-opened following it's recent closure due to lack of funding. The local council has agreed to fund it for the coming year so this valuable source of information will once more be available for holidaymakers on the Southern Broads. For information on boat availability click Norfolk Broads Boat Hire

Hoseasons Boats - New Discounts for May

2011-05-03T02:58:00.000-07:00

For those people who have not yet booked their boating break, Hoseasons have released a new range of discounts for bookings made before the 1st June 2011. You can save up to £200 on Norfolk Broads cruisers. Click Norfolk Broads Boat Hire for more information.

Latest Discounts Added to Site

2011-04-05T02:45:00.000-07:00

Just finished adding the latest offers received from Hoseasons to our site. Featured are a boating holiday starting at just £11 per person onboard Moon Discovery from Stalham and up to £100 off Swan Rapide from Swancraft in Brundall. For details of these and other offers click : Norfolk Broads Boat Hire to connect to our site.

New boating video added to site

2011-03-24T12:12:00.000-07:00

Potter Heigham to Salhouse Broad - fast!
This amusing video gives you a view of the rivers on a journey from Potter Heigham to Salhouse Broad. The film is speeded up so that a 3 to 4 hour journey compresses down to less than 6 minutes. To view this video, click Norfolk Broads Boat Hire. From the home page, click the "instruction videos" tab.

Broadshaven Tavern Re-opening

2011-03-21T15:30:00.000-07:00

Great news reaches us from Potter Heigham. The Broadshaven Tavern,
which has been closed for the last few months now has a new licensee and will re-open in time for the Easter holidays. Punch Taverns, which owns the freehold are spending £75,000 on refurbishing the property with a further £200,000 promised at the end of the current season. So now it will once again be possible to take a refreshing brew whilst watching the river traffic negotiate Potter Heigham bridge. For more information on the Norfolk Broads click Norfolk Broads Boat Hire

New Boat Handling Videos

2011-02-06T13:37:00.000-08:00

We have just added links to a series of boat
handling videos to the site. These videos are very helpful to the those who havenever hired a boat on the Norfolk Broads before. Hints on mooring, turning, casting off and the passage through Great Yarmouth are featured amongst the collection. To see go to: Norfolk Broads Boat Hire

Book your 2011 holiday now and save upto £50! Book by 31 January 2011

2011-01-20T14:23:00.000-08:00

It's never too early to book your 2011 holiday afloat! A boating break is a unique experience and an absolutely fantastic way of discovering beautiful countryside, towns and villages at the most leisurely pace possible. Choose from our wide choice of cruisers on the Norfolk Broads. Hurry to take advantage of our fantastic early booking offer! Save upto £50 off weeks and £25 off short breaks. For more details of Norfolk Broads Boat Hire, go to our site by clicking HERE

Site update for 2011

2011-01-02T10:55:00.000-08:00

The site has now been completely updated to reflect multiple new boats which have been added for 2011. We have also taken the opportunity to add many more internal shots of existing boats. Now it really is easy to see what a particular boat has to offer on the Norfolk Broads. For full details of all boats for hire go to: Norfolk broads Boat Hire

Beat the VAT increase

2010-11-21T05:35:00.000-08:00

Avoid paying the 2.5% VAT increase on your next Hoseasons Boating
Holiday by booking and paying in full by the 1st January 2011.
That's an average saving of £25 on a £1,000 holiday. Keep the
money in your pocket,not the Chancellor's! Book now by clicking here: Norfolk Broads Boat Hire

2011 Boating Holidays

2010-10-26T14:34:00.000-07:00

Just a quick reminder that Hoseasons Low Deposit offer for 2011 bookings comes to an end on the 31st October 2010. If you are planning to get afloat next year, take a look at what is on offer on our site :
Norfolk Broads Boat Hire

October Discounts

2010-10-13T13:45:00.000-07:00

Updated the discounts page for October 2010. Take a look, reductions of up to £100 are avalable for holidays this month. Click on to our main site : Norfolk Broads Boat Hire

Welcome to the Norfolk Broads Boat Hirers Resource

2010-10-08T13:59:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Broadland Boat Hire, the Norfolk Broads Boat Hirers Resource, a comprehensive boating holiday search facility for the Norfolk Broads. I regularly receive offers from Hoseasons and Blakes, the two largest boat agencies together with interesting news on the the Norfolk Broads and thought a blog would be the best way to share them. Hope you come back regularly and make use of what I find. For the latest information, please click on to our site : Norfolk Broads Boat Hire