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Broadland Cruises for the Disabled and/or Elderly. Our qualified skippers and crew all undergo regular training. New volunteers are always welcome.

Waveney Stardust is a charity run entirely by volunteers to provide safe and accessible private cruises on the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads for groups including at least one person unable to use a standard boat through disablility or mobility issues. Waveney Stardust was founded in 1988 and is a registered charity to promote cruising facilities for elderly and/or disabled persons on the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads. Waveney Stardust II is designed to accommodate people in wheel chairs and are suitable for all passengers with walking difficulties. We can take groups of up to 12, at least one of whom must meet our elegibility criteria, unable to get afloat safely on a standard cruiser

Customers can choose when cruises start and finish and there are tables, crockery and cutlery aboard for their picnics. Cruises may be booked by organisations, hospices, nursing/residential homes, and also for family groups where one or more members are disabled or unable to board a self-hire craft. Operation of the cruisers and all associated administration is carried out entirely by volunteers, the charity has no paid employees. The hire charges for Waveney Stardust cruises are heavily subsidised through generous donations, fund raising events and from the sale of souvenirs. To help maintain the costs at an affordable rate donations and grants are most welcome. To find out more or to book a cruise please visit our website at: https://waveneystardust.co.uk

09/10/2026

29/09/2026

If you’re considering a cruise with Waveney Stardust, there are several particularly good reasons to choose us:

* Designed to be genuinely accessible. The boat has a hydraulic lift, gentle ramps, an accessible toilet and plenty of room for wheelchairs. It can accommodate up to 12 passengers, including up to 6 wheelchair users.
* It’s a private experience. Your group has exclusive use of the boat rather than sharing with other passengers, making it a relaxed option for families, care groups and friends.
* You’re looked after by a skipper and crew. You don’t have to worry about navigating the Broads yourself—the crew are there to make the trip safe and enjoyable.
* It’s a charity with a great purpose. Waveney Stardust is a registered charity whose aim is to help disabled and older people enjoy the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads when they might otherwise struggle to get afloat and can be enjoyed with the younger members of the family all together.
* The cruises are subsidised. Their charitable funding helps keep the cost affordable; for eligible groups, the 2026 full-day price is listed as £265 for exclusive use of the boat, rather than charging per person.
* It’s comfortable whatever the weather. The cruiser has central heating, large windows, a spacious cabin and an onboard toilet. Tea, coffee and squash are included, and you can bring a picnic.
* They have a long track record. The charity says it has carried more than 76,500 passengers and travelled over 98,000 miles on the Broads.

In short: Waveney Stardust offers a peaceful, private day on the Broads where accessibility, comfort and inclusion are central—not an afterthought. And by booking, you’re also supporting a charity that helps more people experience the waterways.

Book or find out more about Waveney Stardust⁠www.waveneystardust.co.uk

24/09/2026

What a lovely day on the river! 🛥️💐

Waveney Stardust took the Diss Red Hatters to Oulton Broad for lunch and a stroll around Everetts park and then back to Beccles. It was such a fun day, filled with lots of laughs, smiles and wonderful memories.

What a lovely bunch of ladies — it was an absolute pleasure spending the day with you all! ❤️

Looking forward to seeing you again next year! 🥰🎉

26/08/2026

☀️ What a beautiful sunny day out on the water! 🚤

We had the pleasure of welcoming some lovely passengers who boarded at Surlingham Ferry Inn before cruising along to Hardley Mill, where we stopped for lunch.

At the end of the day, we returned our passengers safely to the Ferry Inn, where they had a meal booked to round off a fantastic day.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us — today’s crew, Gary, Dave and Chris.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon! ⛵️

20/08/2026

Lovely cruise on the river today, we had rain and sunshine, the rain was a bonus with everyone saying how nice it was to see the rain after so much hot weather

10/07/2026

Lovely trip Thursday taking residence and brilliant carers of Cedrus House care home, Stowmarket, who kindly gave permission to post this caricature shot from the day.

27/06/2026

After a quick workout down the gym Gerald and Chris manned the Waveney Stardust stall at the Beccles hospital fete (see first comment for the actual unedited photo 😂)

25/05/2026

Waveney Stardust attended two events in May, The Horning boat show and the Southwold (Sole Bay) Lions fete in Southwold, thanks to Dave Durrant for the invite. Andrew and Chris did not partake in the Morris dancing

22/05/2026

Waveney Stardust moored at The Wherry Hotel earlier today! She’s looking good. Contact us or go to our website to book your trip!

Address

Hippersons Boatyard
Beccles
NR340EB

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+447817920502

Website

https://waveneystardust.co.uk/

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