45 minutes
E-voucher
English
Overview
Enjoy panoramic views over beautiful Cardiff Bay on this 1-hour boat tour. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat at Penarth barrage or Cardiff Bay, then cruise onto the waters as the on-board commentary sheds light on the region’s rich history. Along the way, learn of the regeneration which has shaped the bay we see today and take in top landmarks including the Barrage and its lock gates, the Old Docks, the Wales Millennium Centre, the Welsh Assembly and the Wetlands Nature Reserve. Perhaps alight at Mermaid Quay — Cardiff’s bustling shopping district.
Operated by
Cardiff Cruises Ltd
Ratings & Reviews
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Very Disappointing and fumes made us feel sick!
Welshpaula57, Mar 2025
Very old boat hardly anyone on there so sat at front for best views the smell from the fumes of the boat for the whole trip was really bad made us feel sick very sunny day couldn't open a window or door! Couldn't make out a word of the information being broadcast about the bay as boat is loud and voice not clear enough! Beautiful views of the bay!
Caught up with schools
christinewoolston, Mar 2025
Unfortunately, we were on the boat with two school trips, so it was rather noisy. The guide from one of the trips took over the weekend narration which he directed at the children. The trip gave a good view of the bay, but I feel it would be better with the usual narrator.
Operator cancelled trip
Seaside00276833964, Feb 2025
Disappointed as the boat tour operator cancelled on short notice, and they sent an email to say this was going to be happening. The weather on the day was good also.
Poor Show
Amaka_N, Nov 2024
Well it was certainly a one of a kind experience and a first for me. Went in early only to be met by no one from the company and no advance notice of a cancellation. Poor show.
Itinerary
Cardiff Cruises
Enjoy a relaxing tour to Cardiff Bay and Mermaid Quay with the Cardiff Bay Boat Tour. Cardiff Bay was created by the Cardiff Barrage in South Cardiff. The regeneration of Cardiff Bay is now widely regarded as one of the most successful regeneration projects in the United Kingdom.
Witness remarkable landscapes and locations such as the famous Wales Millenium Centre, the Welsh Assembly, the Dr. Who Assembly the Barrage and it's lock gates, it's old docks and the Wetlands Nature Reserve.
You can also choose to join the tour from the Barrage and visit Mermaid Quay, famous for it's shopping and leisure district.
45 minutesAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Recorded commentary
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Refunds will not be issued if tour is missed due to late or non-arrival
- Please note: you must reconfirm directly with the supplier, refer to voucher for details
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure
- We have 2 boats that are in service for our Bay Tours. You may be booked on either. These boats are alternated for trips in conjunction with peak season and also weather forecast.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.