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Cardiff Cruises
Cardiff Cruises: Clear commentary, iconic sights, and easy bay access.
3.7
Business
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Cardiff Cruises: Clear commentary, iconic sights, and easy bay access.
Cardiff Cruises operates from Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay (CF10 5BZ), offering a 45-minute Bay tour with clear commentary that highlights landmarks such as the Millennium Centre, Pierhead Building and Norwegian Church. Passengers can alight at the Barrage for a seaside stroll or stay aboard to return, and a food and drink bar is available. Reviews praise friendly staff and easy access, with some concerns noted by a minority.
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45-minute guided cruise around Cardiff Bay with commentary on key landmarks and history.
Get off at the Barrage for seaside walks or dining, then reboard for the return trip.
Onboard refreshments available during tours for added convenience.
Custom tours for friends, families, or special events with flexible scheduling.
Varied tour times including summer daytime and evening options for different experiences.
Overall rating
Luke
Lovely little trip across the water. Booked in advance.
Ashdown Grove
Absolutely disappointing. Email with ticket do not come. Spoke with someone from Cardiff Cruise by phone and they sent me email with invoice. After that I m asking where I have to go so they sent to me location. On this location I'm waiting and waiting and boat do not come. Joke. No professional. No recommended. Lost day. Trip 2 pm at 9th November 2025
Betty Tarbuck
We booked the tour for 1pm. Received an email confirming and said to be at Penarth marina. We're there no boat, no one answered the phone, no voice mail. Very disappointed.
sophie musgrove
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.
Sam thefemalephysicist
I came here with friends on the weekend and had a wonderful experience. It was easy to find, staff were friendly and added bonus- the sun was out! We did the 45m Bay tour, passing key landmarks such as the Millennium Centre, Pierhead building and Norwegian Church. You can get off at the Barrage where it stops, to do a seaside walk or go for a nice meal before getting back on, or stay onboard to head back to the Bay. As well as unique views of the Bay, we saw other boats and had stunning views over Penarth and the Barrage. There's even a food and drink bar if you fancy it. I have lived in Cardiff my whole life and wish I had done this sooner. If you are a Cardiff resident or planning a visit, this comes highly recommended. Thanks for having us! Check out Instagram for a full reel and review @thefemalephysicist
James G
Pay once you've boarded, great way to get up from the bay to the castle. If you really want to listen to the recorded guide sit nearer the front by the speaker.
