Illustration of Santa waving from a log cabin porch in a snowy forest with a lantern path leading families to him (Santa Cruise River Trip)

Santa Cruise River Trip

Passengers step aboard the Vintage Broadsman for a festive boat journey cruising from Wroxham towards Wroxham Broad. Children can take part in holiday activities, receive a gift bag from Santa's elves, and meet Santa in his onboard grotto to receive a present. Adults can take in the winter river scenery with a glass of mulled wine and a festive treat.

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When

Tickets

£25 per person; under 3s £5 per child. The cruise includes a visit to Santa’s onboard grotto and a present for every child. Children aged 3+ receive an Elf gift bag with a juice box, activity book, crayons and festive treat. Adults receive a glass of mulled wine and a festive treat.

Hours

11:00am and 2:00pm departures on selected dates; the timetable lists 21 December’s second departure as 12:00 am.

Ages

All ages (under 3s at reduced rate)

Food & Drink

Adults receive a glass of mulled wine and a festive treat; children aged 3 and over receive a juice box and festive treat in their elf gift bag.

Accessibility

This cruise is not wheelchair accessible.

Going?

Location

Broads Tours · The Bridge, Wroxham, Norfolk, England, NR12 8RX Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Book well ahead, as Santa Cruise departures are popular and capacity on Vintage Broadsman is limited.
  • Look out for the full joining information in your booking confirmation before you head to Broads Tours in Wroxham.
  • Dress for a winter day by the river, though the boat itself has comfortable indoor seating with river views.
  • Under-threes get a present from Santa but not the Elf gift bag, which goes only to children aged 3 and over.
  • Families with a wheelchair user should choose another outing, because this cruise aboard Vintage Broadsman is not wheelchair accessible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do children receive?

Every child visits Santa in his onboard grotto and gets a present. Children aged 3 and over also get an Elf gift bag with a juice box, an activity book, crayons and a festive treat.

Do children under 3 get a present?

Yes, they get a present from Santa. They don't get the Elf gift bag, which is for children aged 3 and over.

Is there anything for adults?

Yes. Adults get a glass of mulled wine and a festive treat to enjoy while taking in the winter scenery.

How long should we allow?

The cruise lasts about an hour and a half. It goes from Wroxham towards Wroxham Broad and back.

Is the cruise wheelchair accessible?

No, this cruise is not wheelchair accessible.

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