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Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
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Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
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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.
- 1-hour Cardiff Bay sightseeing boat tour
- Gain insight into Cardiff Bay’s comprehensive regeneration from the on-board commentary
- Admire uninterrupted views over top sites such as the Old Docks, the Wales Millennium Centre and the Welsh Assembly
- Watch for native wildlife at the Wetlands Nature Reserve
- Perhaps hop off and browse the shops of Mermaid Quay
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What's Included
Recorded commentary
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food and drinks
Departure & Return
Cardiff Cruises , Mermaid Quay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ, UK
This activity will end right where it started.Lower Boardwalk, Mermaid Quay
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
- OPERATED BY Cardiff Cruises Ltd
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
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It was a very enjoyable...
Joe_T
, Jul 2022
Great experience
Edmund_B
, Jul 2022
Underwhelmed but something to do and decent value
Jennifer_H
, Jun 2022
The trip was what is said on the tin. However, I did expect it to be a bit longer than it was with it saying an hours trip I think not knowing the local area probably contributed to this. It was about 15mins to the end of the bay, stopped for 10mins at another stop to see if anyone wanted to get on and again 15mins to get back. Not sure what I was expecting but I presumed it would be more. The volume of the guide was fine despite other people's reviews. Well priced items at the bar, 4 drinks bought for £11.
Enjoyed by all
Shabana_M
, Jun 2022
In summary it was boring.
Daniel_N
, May 2022
The staff are friendly and welcoming. You also have a snack bar on board and they serve alcohol.
The boat tour was disappointing, as it didn’t match what was advertised on the website.
The boat goes across Cardif Bay in a straight line to Penarth. We could only hear the tour guide clearly once we sat at the top of the boat.
The ride is advertised as 50minutes, at least 10-15 minutes of that is waiting for other passengers to board at Penarth and then it goes back to the same place it came from. 15 min across the bay 15 min wait, 15 min back across the Bay.
To make this better they need to revisit the journey the boat takes.
Enjoyed
Dawn_D
, May 2022
Lovely and also...
Shelley_B
, May 2022
Beautiful memories
Lawrence_S
, May 2022
Excellent tour, you must do this
Michelle_A
, May 2022
Awesome ride
Sabastain_G
, Apr 2022
It was the best looking...
Gina_M
, Nov 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed
Carrie_P
, Sep 2021
The directions weren’t very clear but head down to mermaids way and you’ll see about 10 huts and a couple who will take your name and book you in. I had a fab time, it’s nothing I’ve done before, and they gave us information about certain things which I found really interesting, thoroughly enjoyed(I have more videos than pictures, but couldn’t upload a video, these are all the pics I have) x
Beautiful day
Rachael_D
, Sep 2021
First time
AceDel_E
, Sep 2021
Great experience
Hassan_O
, Sep 2021
Ok
Alison_A
, Sep 2021
Lovely boat trip
Mel_J
, Sep 2021
5*
kapil_p
, Sep 2021
Boating birthday treat
Grantie
, Aug 2021
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