Richardson's Boating Holidays

Boat hire and boating holidays in the Norfolk Broads

Richardson's Boating Holidays is a boat hire company based in Stalham, in the English county of Norfolk, specialising in boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads. The company presents itself as the owner and operator of the largest fleet of boats on the Norfolk Broads, maintained to its own standards, with options for different budgets.

Cruiser fleet and day hire

The company's catalogue includes a fleet of cruisers with their own brand names, including the Broadsventure, Superline, Bella Maria, Autumn Horizon, Barbados, Bright Horizon, Broadland Galaxy, Broadland Mars, Broadland Neptune, Broadland Wave, Bronze Gem, Calypso, Capri, Cavalier, Classic Gem, Clear Gem, Concerto, Contessa, Coral Horizon, Corfu, Diamond Gem, Dominica, Elite Gem, Escapade, Fine Gem, Fine Horizon, Finesse, Glistening Horizon, Gold Gem, Magic Gem, Major Gem, Melody, Monte Carlo, Mystic Horizon, Onyx, Oyster Gem, Rhapsody, Ruby Gem, Salerno, San Diego, San Domingo, San Elena, San Francisco, San Julian, San Lucia, San Pedro, San Rafael, San Remo, San Sebastian, San Selino, San Susanne, Sensation, Siesta, Solitaire, Soprano, Sovereign, Spring Horizon, Star Gem, Sunlit Horizon, Supreme, Symphony and Ultimate Gem series.

The offer is completed by the Bolero, Broads Harmony, Broads Serenade, Broads Suncharm, Broads Sunray, Broads Sunrise, Broads Sunset, Broadsman, Broadsman A, Broadway, Carousel, Sparkling Horizon, Moon Adventure, Moon Discovery, Moon Enterprise, Moon Voyager, Moonraker, Broadlander, Commodore, Swan Rapture, Swan Roamer, Swan Reflection, Swan Radiance, Swan Renown, Swan Ranger, Swan Romance, Swan Rapide, Swan Regal, Moon Beam, Monaco, Commander, Commander – Pet Friendly, Monaco P, Broadway P, Bella Donna, Bella Signora, Amore, Tranquilla, Bella Vita, Silver Serenity, Silver Harmony, Silver Melody, Silver Mirage, Silver Myth, Silver Solano, Silver Sapphire, Silver Solitaire, Silver Mist, Silver Coral, Silver Reflection, Silver Simoom, Silver Elegance, Silver Rhapsody, Silver Haze, Silver Wisper, Silver Symphony, Silver Spirit, Silver Sirocco and Silver Mystique series.

In addition to multi-day cruiser hire, the company offers self-drive day boats departing from its Stalham marina, seating up to eight people and designed to navigate in any weather conditions. It also has a fleet of charter boats.

Support services for boaters

For those new to boating, the company explains how the boat works, provides tutorial videos and gives you your own Captain's Manual. The company also sells gift vouchers and optional extras, and has a mobile app.

Surroundings and activities in the Norfolk Broads

The company operates in the Broads National Park, with over 126 miles of navigable waterways. Among the proposals it promotes are routes and itineraries with maps, information on nature and wildlife, walking and cycling, fishing, guides to local Norfolk and Suffolk slang, waterside restaurants and pubs, places of interest and shopping. It also promotes boating with dogs, with walks and dog-friendly establishments along the riverbanks.

Stalham and other group facilities

The main base is in Stalham, a town the company describes as a point of interest for its independent shops, restaurants, attractions and local services. The group to which the firm belongs also includes a holiday park in Hemsby Beach, near Hemsby beach, in Norfolk, as well as boat sales activities and a family entertainment centre.

Corporate profile and awards

The company operates under the name Richardsons Leisure Ltd and is registered with company number 00685774. The company declares itself a Living Wage Employer and holds Investors in People recognition, as well as developing initiatives to support the local community. Its commercial policy includes a price promise.

Location and contact

Staithe Rd, Stalham, Norwich NR12 9BX · Phone: 01692 668 981 · Email: marketing@richardsonsgroup.net · Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 08:00-17:00. Friday: 08:00-16:00. Sunday: 09:00-15:00.