Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Set off on a boat trip around Cardiff Bay, a 45-minute tour that will allow you 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 view of how it has evolved over the years.

The tour begins at Penarth Barrage or Mermaid Quay, where you’ll board a sightseeing boat to enjoy uninterrupted views of the bay’s most iconic landmarks.

During the journey, a recorded commentary in English will provide you with fascinating insights into the history of Cardiff and the changes that have shaped the modern bay.

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

• TheWales Millennium Centre, Wales’ impressive performing arts centre.
• The National Assembly for Wales, the seat of the Welsh government.
• The old docks, a testament 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 birds and local wildlife.

If you wish, you can also join the tour from the Barrage and disembark at Mermaid Quay, a shopping and leisure area brimming with restaurants, bars and shops. This tour is perfect for the whole family and offers a relaxing way to explore Cardiff from a unique perspective.