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.
What to Expect
Festive river cruise featuring an onboard grotto visit with Santa.
Event Details
Duration
Approximately 1.5 hours.
Ages
All ages (under 3s at reduced rate)
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Broads Tours
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.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Low
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- 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. – Get tickets
- Hours: 11:00am and 2:00pm departures on selected dates; the timetable lists 21 December’s second departure as 12:00 am.
- Accessibility: This cruise is not wheelchair accessible.
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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