Discover the Norfolk Broads with electric and diesel day boat hire from Martham Boats. Set off from our riverside boatyard on the Upper Thurne and explore at your own pace.
First time hiring a day boat?
No experience needed. See exactly what happens on the day, from parking to your handover, in our first-timer guide.
Read the first-timer guide
Explore the Upper Thurne
Enjoy a trip towards Hickling Broad, Horsey Mere or West Somerton, with reed-lined waterways, wide skies and opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. These routes can be explored without passing through Potter Heigham Bridge.
Our boatyard sits right at the entrance to Candle Dyke, the route to Hickling Broad and Horsey Mere. Both are about 45 minutes away by day boat, depending on your speed, leaving plenty of time to stop at the Pleasure Boat Inn or Horsey Windpump and be back by 4pm.
Bring a picnic to enjoy aboard or plan a stop at a suitable visitor mooring. Our team can help you choose a route to suit your hire time and the conditions on the day.
Electric and Diesel Day Boats
Choose from our electric and diesel day boats, carrying up to six people. Hire is available for a half day, a full day from 9am to 4pm, or longer periods of up to a week, subject to availability.
Lifejackets and a handover explaining the boat and its controls are included with your hire.
Day Boat Prices
Full-day hire starts from £104 per boat, with seating for up to six people, running 9am to 4pm. Prices vary by boat, so check each boat's page for its price and live availability.
Dog-Friendly Day Boats
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our day boats free of charge. Please bring a dog buoyancy aid, as we can't supply them.
Planning Your Day
If you would like to explore beyond Potter Heigham Bridge, speak to our team before setting off. Passage depends on the boat, water levels and available clearance. Your route must also allow enough time to return before your hire ends.
For help choosing a boat or checking availability, call our friendly bookings team on 01493 740249.
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“We hired a diesel Day boat for 1 day. It was a fantastic experience, being out on the Norfolk broads, for the first time and amazing to be in a historic launch. … If you favor wooden boats over plastic ones and like a friendly team, we would wholeheartedly recommend Martham Boats.”
