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In 1982 we built the first electric launch for hire on the Norfolk Broads leading to the development of our fleet. All of our boats are safety checked, insured and easy to use for all the family. Our boats are better for the environment than the traditional diesel engines, with less pollution, smell and vibration.

Peacefully cruise along the river in our quiet boats, with limited disturbance to the habitats and nature around you. We are based in Potter Heigham, tucked away from the busy Broads of Wroxham, but still a peaceful cruise along the river to picturesque places such as Hickling, Horsey and Barton Broad.
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Phoenix Fleet is a family business established by racing yachtsman, Mick Richardson, in 1955. Sons, Robin and Patrick, are boatbuilders with over 35 years experience in wood and GRP construction of inland waterway craft. In 1982 we built the first electric launch for hire on the Norfolk Broads leading to the development of our fleet and to the Phoenix 21.
Explore the Broads National Park by boat, with spectacular skies, historical landmarks, wildlife in abundance, and picturesque villages lining riverbanks with traditional pubs, shops and tea rooms. Really friendly, approachable guys with a great sense of humour that made us feel really welcome. Lovely service and a really competitive price.
Brothers, Robin and Patrick Richardson, are class approved builders of the Yare and Bure One Design. They have over 35 years experience in the building, restoration and repair of traditional, wooden, inland waterway craft including motor cruisers and launches, cruising and racing yachts and keelboats.
Plenty of traditional pubs, cafes and shops line the river bank with easily accessible mooring spaces to secure your boat. Alternatively, eat along the way by bringing a picnic! Our boat trips are safe and enjoyable for any age. We provide buoyancy aids for all ages and recommend river routes based on the members of your group so everybody enjoys their day.
Reviews (12)
Roger Lewinton
Roger Lewinton
Oct 15, 2021
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Friendly and efficient. Good value for the hire of an all electric boat had such a good time
Allan W.
Allan W.
Oct 01, 2021
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2 hrs hire electric day boat prompt service life jackets included easy to sail helpfull staff
Patrick Wadeson
Patrick Wadeson
Aug 13, 2021
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Just get booking! Had a lovely 5 hours in a day boat. Very nice people, no hassle, nice boats and good price. Thanks all, we will be back!
John Lester
John Lester
Aug 10, 2021
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Absolutely fantastic day, staff extremely friendly and helpful. I'm not normally one for leaving reviews but I have to say today was one of the best I have had for many years, what a fantastic team.
Thank you once again.
Ian Portsmouth
Ian Portsmouth
Aug 04, 2021
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We have hired these 6 seats electric before and always been satisfied with the boat and the service all staff are helpful and friendly it’s a good location at potter heigham
Dave Conroy
Dave Conroy
Jul 28, 2021
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Nice friendly people, they even made a place to park my motorhome. We hired an electric day boat for a couple of hours. I would recommend electric over diesel as its alot quieter.
Robbie Hayter
Robbie Hayter
Jul 25, 2021
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Excellent hour or more on a quiet electric day boat + nice helpful staff.
What's not to like!!
Wayne Thurnell
Wayne Thurnell
Jul 24, 2021
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Had a fantastic few hours today on a 6 person electric boat, staff were so friendly and was easy to park, will definitely hire from Pheonix fleet again in the future,, a great way to spend a few hours
Jason Greenwood
Jason Greenwood
Oct 23, 2019
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Absolutely fantastic 4 hours in an electric boat!!! The best way to see the Broads & better for the environment!!! On a quiet day don’t go full speed, just coast and enjoy. We saw a kingfisher and a swimming Grass Snake while going slowly.
Susan Stevenson
Susan Stevenson
Dec 14, 2018
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A friendly and helpful young man who made us very welcome today.. . Could not have given us more information about our boat trip and the routes to take. We were able to park for free too. Very reasonably price for a lovely day out! Many thanks,!! We will be back again.
Aqua Butterfly
Aqua Butterfly
May 30, 2018
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Very good value for money, much cheaper than across the road. We are used to taking out boats but you get instructions on how to operate but they are easy. We haven't taken an electric boat out before but they are quiet and surprisingly nippy.
We would use them again.
Simon Wilkinson
Simon Wilkinson
Oct 25, 2016
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Really nice gentleman assisted myself and family have a fantastic time out on one of the day hire boats.
I can't think of a more pleasant time to spend time together, this was certainly helped by the gentleman / owner? and his welcoming commitee of friendly dogs. His choice of cruise route and calm advice (when tangled weed slowed the boat down to crawling speed )
It may not look a flash show office , but they are far more reasonable prices than others we have tried in the area and we would highly recommend this outfit.