Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Embark on a 45-minute boat tour of Cardiff Bay to discover the history and transformation of this iconic Welsh bay. Cardiff Bay is considered one of the UK's most successful regeneration projects, and this tour will give you a close-up look at how it has evolved over the years.

The tour starts at Penarth Barrage or Mermaid Quay, where you'll board a sightseeing boat for uninterrupted views of the bay's most iconic sites.

Along the way, a recorded commentary in English will provide fascinating insights into Cardiff's history and the changes that have shaped the modern bay.

Highlights of the sights you'll see from the boat include:

• Wales Millennium Centre, Wales' impressive performing arts centre.
• The National Assembly for Wales, the seat of Welsh government.
• The old docks, witness to Cardiff's industrial past.
• The Barrage and its locks, an engineering feat that transformed the bay.
• The Wetlands Nature Reserve, where you can spot local birds and wildlife.

If you wish, you can disembark at Mermaid Quay, a shopping and entertainment area full of restaurants, bars and shops. This tour is perfect for all the family and offers a relaxing way to experience Cardiff from a unique perspective.