accommodation on board a boat provides a comfortable alternative to a hotel room boats offer flexibility - choose to use it as a base in one place or use it to cruise the waterways stopping at desired destinations the boat will be supplied with diesel (payable on arrival) and a full water tank - enough for 2-3 days water stations can be found at intervals along the waterwaystwo people over the age of 18 are required as a minimum for all boat hires boat collection is from 4 pm on the first day of the charter and must be returned by 9 pm to the pick up point a collision damage waiver is included for every charter, irrespective of whether the boat will cruise this provides cover if the boat or any of its equipment or inventory is returned damaged or lost, or if there is any incidental damage to third parties on arrival, guests will be taken out onto the waterway for a hands-on demonstration and given an indepth briefing on everything each boat is equipped with a first-aid kit, fire blanket and fire extinguishers the boats must be returned to the base reasonably clean, ie with all bedding stripped, all crockery and utensils cleaned and restored, floors swept, decks mopped and rubbish neatly bagged ready to go ashoreto get to the base in norwich by car from london: take the m11 towards cambridge, exit at j9 and join the a11 at stump cross take the a11 to norwich, then join the a1151 to wroxham connoisseur is immediately on the left before wroxham bridge, opposite broads tours connoisseurs car park is along the gravel road and over the narrow hump-back bridgethe norfolk broads, an area of great natural beauty and a haven for wildlife, are renowned for their tranquil yet extensive waterways the nearest airport is norwich international, just 14 km awaydepending on how many cabins are booked, a further two people will be able to sleep on a convertible bed/settee in the salon area cabins include wet rooms with showers and hairdryers and all have salons and well equipped kitchens with gas hobs, a cooker, microwave, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and enough crockery, pots and pans to suit the number of people on board towels (not beach towels) and bed linen are provided life jackets are provided for every member of the crew (children are advised to wear them at all times) and a safety ring is attached to every boat the cabins also feature a radio and hifi, as well as individually regulated heatinghighlights of the region include fantastic opportunities to take in the nature at the many conservation centres, nature reserves and bird watching stations, while market towns and traditional boat building villages offer an insight into the rural english way of life guests can go lock-free cruising on shallow lakes and rivers, or go sailing and take part in various watersports for a different pace of lifeno on board refreshments are supplied but can be pre-ordered before arrival alternatively, the majority of the boat collection points have local shops and restaurants nearby
