Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Name: Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Price: 16 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.78 (388 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enjoy the beautiful scenic landscapes of Cardiff Bay with the Cardiff Bay Boat Tour. Experience all of Cardiff Bay's beauty and unique locations such as the Welsh Assembly and the Norwegian Church buildings.

This tour makes a stop at Penarth Barrage to allow some sailors to join the journey and others to disembark at their leisure to explore the surrounding areas.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Recorded commentary

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Food and drinks

Options

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay15:30

45 Minute tour of Cardiff Bay departing from the lower boardwalk in Mermaid Quay departing at 11:30, 12:30,13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Please let us know your preferred departure time when booking.

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay13:30

45 Minute tour of Cardiff Bay departing from the lower boardwalk in Mermaid Quay departing at 11:30, 12:30,13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Please let us know your preferred departure time when booking.

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay16:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay11:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay15:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay13:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay14:30

45 Minute tour of Cardiff Bay departing from the lower boardwalk in Mermaid Quay departing at 11:30, 12:30,13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Please let us know your preferred departure time when booking.

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay11:30

45 Minute tour of Cardiff Bay departing from the lower boardwalk in Mermaid Quay departing at 11:30, 12:30,13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Please let us know your preferred departure time when booking.

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay14:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay12:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay12:30

45 Minute tour of Cardiff Bay departing from the lower boardwalk in Mermaid Quay departing at 11:30, 12:30,13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Please let us know your preferred departure time when booking.

Reviews

3.78

388 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

186

This crazy company...
King M,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
This crazy company firstly change my boat time, the next boat never showed up, I was on this phone with crazy woman/operator for 15 mins and lying to her teeth
Cruise
John M,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Cancelled at last minute, we were very upset. We would love to do this trip next time we stay at Cardiff bay
Great holiday attraction
Carmen S,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Staff was friendly and helpful. Information was playing throughout the journey. The boat was comfortable
Birthday trip!
Simon M,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great trip round the bay. Easy to get too - and they even laid on beautiful weather! We all enjoyed ourselves.
Small walk in...
Denis L,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Small boat ride very nice especially with the sun we had. Too bad the comments are only in English.
Boat was not there so no trip happened.
Seaside00276833964,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
The boat wasn’t there and when my parents got there, they were told that he often cancels and it has happened previously. I did see my emails that he did write to say he was going ahead, but disappointed as no notification or I would prefer a phone call.
Disorganized or dishonest? You decide!
Kiela B,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
So I booked a "Cardiff Bay Boat Tour" for my father and I on September 30 for an October 29th boat tour (almost a full month in advance). The day before the tour was meant to take place, I received a message on Viator indicating that there was a scheduling conflict and the boat tour we were meant to have around the bay wouldn't be taking place and we were going to be "upgraded" to the Aquabus tour and they asked for a preference of time. I responded immediately and they confirmed the change. When we arrived the staff was friendly, though not very interactive (that's okay, not everyone is). They are the only reason this review has more than 1 star--because it wasn't their fault. Unfortunately our "upgrade" ended up being a glorified taxi ride up the river Taff and back. The only sight we could actually see that we were meant to was the stadium. Everything else was obscured by brush. This was definitely the lesser of the two possible tours. The only reason I'm not asking for money back is because we did take the boat both ways up and down the river, and I believe the staff deserves to be paid. But this was less than transparent business practices. Maybe the captain for the bay tour got sick or something--that does happen--and they really needed to cancel. But I did see other boat tours by this company (their logo is on the side of the boat after all) on the bay giving tours. And there were open seats. We could have been rebooked for an earlier time... so either they are incredibly disorganized and didn't think of this solution or they thought they would take advantage... This certainly didn't feel like the upgrade we were promised.
Could not wait to get off!!
sophiemC4817XJ,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
I would give 0 stars if I could. This evening cruise was dangerous and completely unacceptable. The boat was filthy, there was no health and safety, smoking indoors was allowed, the toilet broke an hour before we disembarked, and there was open drug use on board. Absolutely no professionalism or care for passengers. The only tiny positive was that the cruise ended 30 minutes earlier than promised
Underwhelming
DeniseK765,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Personable service. However I was the ONLY passenger on the 4pm Cardiff Bay cruise which was very weird. Also, the audio accompaniment was quite garbled so I missed at least half of what was being said. Not great but love to see Cardiff from the water.
Long Weekend in Cardiff
Peter J,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A trip around the bay was recommended to us and we were not disappointed. The oat was fine and commentary very good. We would advise any visitors to Cardiff to enjoy it.

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3.78

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Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

45 minutes

Mobile ticket

This tour makes a stop at Penarth Barrage to allow some sailors to join the journey and others to disembark at their leisure to explore the surrounding areas.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Cardiff Cruises

45 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Recorded commentary

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Food and drinks

Options

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay15:30

45 Minute tour of Cardiff Bay departing from the lower boardwalk in Mermaid Quay departing at 11:30, 12:30,13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Please let us know your preferred departure time when booking.

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay13:30

45 Minute tour of Cardiff Bay departing from the lower boardwalk in Mermaid Quay departing at 11:30, 12:30,13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Please let us know your preferred departure time when booking.

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay16:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay11:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay15:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay13:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay14:30

45 Minute tour of Cardiff Bay departing from the lower boardwalk in Mermaid Quay departing at 11:30, 12:30,13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Please let us know your preferred departure time when booking.

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay11:30

45 Minute tour of Cardiff Bay departing from the lower boardwalk in Mermaid Quay departing at 11:30, 12:30,13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Please let us know your preferred departure time when booking.

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay14:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay12:00

Bay Tour from Cardiff Bay12:30

45 Minute tour of Cardiff Bay departing from the lower boardwalk in Mermaid Quay departing at 11:30, 12:30,13:30, 14:30 and 15:30. Please let us know your preferred departure time when booking.

Reviews

3.78

388 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

186

This crazy company...
King M,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
This crazy company firstly change my boat time, the next boat never showed up, I was on this phone with crazy woman/operator for 15 mins and lying to her teeth
Cruise
John M,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Cancelled at last minute, we were very upset. We would love to do this trip next time we stay at Cardiff bay
Great holiday attraction
Carmen S,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Staff was friendly and helpful. Information was playing throughout the journey. The boat was comfortable
Birthday trip!
Simon M,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great trip round the bay. Easy to get too - and they even laid on beautiful weather! We all enjoyed ourselves.
Small walk in...
Denis L,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Small boat ride very nice especially with the sun we had. Too bad the comments are only in English.
Boat was not there so no trip happened.
Seaside00276833964,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
The boat wasn’t there and when my parents got there, they were told that he often cancels and it has happened previously. I did see my emails that he did write to say he was going ahead, but disappointed as no notification or I would prefer a phone call.
Disorganized or dishonest? You decide!
Kiela B,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
So I booked a "Cardiff Bay Boat Tour" for my father and I on September 30 for an October 29th boat tour (almost a full month in advance). The day before the tour was meant to take place, I received a message on Viator indicating that there was a scheduling conflict and the boat tour we were meant to have around the bay wouldn't be taking place and we were going to be "upgraded" to the Aquabus tour and they asked for a preference of time. I responded immediately and they confirmed the change. When we arrived the staff was friendly, though not very interactive (that's okay, not everyone is). They are the only reason this review has more than 1 star--because it wasn't their fault. Unfortunately our "upgrade" ended up being a glorified taxi ride up the river Taff and back. The only sight we could actually see that we were meant to was the stadium. Everything else was obscured by brush. This was definitely the lesser of the two possible tours. The only reason I'm not asking for money back is because we did take the boat both ways up and down the river, and I believe the staff deserves to be paid. But this was less than transparent business practices. Maybe the captain for the bay tour got sick or something--that does happen--and they really needed to cancel. But I did see other boat tours by this company (their logo is on the side of the boat after all) on the bay giving tours. And there were open seats. We could have been rebooked for an earlier time... so either they are incredibly disorganized and didn't think of this solution or they thought they would take advantage... This certainly didn't feel like the upgrade we were promised.
Could not wait to get off!!
sophiemC4817XJ,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
I would give 0 stars if I could. This evening cruise was dangerous and completely unacceptable. The boat was filthy, there was no health and safety, smoking indoors was allowed, the toilet broke an hour before we disembarked, and there was open drug use on board. Absolutely no professionalism or care for passengers. The only tiny positive was that the cruise ended 30 minutes earlier than promised
Underwhelming
DeniseK765,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Personable service. However I was the ONLY passenger on the 4pm Cardiff Bay cruise which was very weird. Also, the audio accompaniment was quite garbled so I missed at least half of what was being said. Not great but love to see Cardiff from the water.
Long Weekend in Cardiff
Peter J,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A trip around the bay was recommended to us and we were not disappointed. The oat was fine and commentary very good. We would advise any visitors to Cardiff to enjoy it.