Boat Trips
For something a little different, why not try one of the special boat trips that explore some of the most beautiful nature reserves in the Broads?
Full details of our boat trips, including location maps, are available in this leaflet. (pdf document) [754kb]
The Electric Eel Wildlife Water Trail
How Hill Nature Reserve, Ludham. Fifty minute trip taking up to six people on an Edwardian-style electric boat, through the dykes and marshes. April, May, October weekends, bank holidays, Easter week and local half term, every hour 11.00am-3.00pm. June to September daily, every hour, 10.00am-5.00pm Telephone 01603 756096 / 01692 678763 to book.
Helen of Ranworth
Ranworth Staithe. Electric ferry taking up to eight people on one hour tours of Malthouse Broad - Easter - October daily 10am and 11.15am. Also ferry service Easter - October, every afternoon, every half-hour, from Ranworth Staithe to Broads Wildlife Centre. Telephone 01603 756095 / 01603 270453 to book.
Liana
Discover the secrets of the southern Broads with a trip on Liana, an Edwardian-style electric launch. Departing from Beccles Quay, trips last 1¼ hours; plenty of time to enjoy a leisurely look at the beautiful scenery and wildlife of the River Waveney. Liana accommodates eight passengers. April, May and October weekends, bank holidays and local half term 11.00am, 2.15pm and 3.45pm. June to September Monday - Sunday, 11.00am, 2.15pm and 3.45pm.
Telephone 01603 756093 / 01502 713196 to book.
Ra
Barton Broad Nature Reserve.
Named after the Egyptian sun god, this solar powered boat takes up to 12 people including wheelchair users on a 1¼ hour trip round the recently restored Barton Broad - from Gay's Staithe (Neatishead).
April, May, October weekends, bank holidays and local half term, 10.00am, 11.30am, 2.00pm and 3.30pm. June to September daily 10.00am, 11.30am, 2.00pm and 3.30pm. Telephone 01603 756097 / 01603 782281 to book.
