cardiff bay powerboat trips

EXPERIENCE ‘SHOCKWAVE’ and ‘TWIST’ THE LATEST FAST JET BOATS IN CARDIFF BAY

HOLD ON TIGHT! This is twenty five minutes of SPEED AND EXPLORATION!!!

Get yourself blown from one end of Cardiff Bay to Penarth to explore the secluded River Ely and blast back again

COASTAL SHOCK

Unforgettable 50 minutes of jet-powered action from Cardiff Bay out into the Bristol Channel and back!

See all the sights and go through the barrage itself.

So fast you’ll be SHOCKED and left wanting more!

PRIVATE HIRE

Want to charter our speed boat exclusively for you and your friends?

Why not privately hire one of our boats just for your group and share that rush of adrenaline together.

THE LAST RIDE

An adrenaline rush along the Welsh Coastline and into the wilds of the Bristol Channel for your Stag Weekend and Hen Party.

Thrills and spills a plenty as we negotiate any waves we may encounter!

BIG BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Hire the boats all to yourself with options for 25 minutes exploring Cardiff Bay or 1 hour of Coastal Shock!

TEEN BIRTHDAYS SCHOOL TRIPS

AHOY Me Hearties! Step aboard shockwave with your rascally crew and we’ll cast off and set sail for an adventure on the high seas of Cardiff Bay and beyond.  Suitable for Teenagers aged 9-15

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Cardiff Speed Boat

Bay Island Voyages, Cardiff Bay’s ultimate powerboat experience, providing fast and fun boat trips in Cardiff Bay and the Bristol Channel.

30 Mins Bay and River Voyage

Experience the best of Cardiff Bay & its local rivers!

30 Mins Bay & River Voyage

New for 2023 our 30 minute Bay and River Voyage offers you that little bit more than before!

If you’ve experienced our 15 min Bay Voyage, then you will love this trip…

Starting off at Mermaid Quay, you will pass the marker buoys at a gentle pace allowing you to take in the local sites and sounds of Cardiff Bay. With St.Davids Hotel to your right and the newly added Tiger Yard on your left, before we head across the bay and take a look at Cardiff Bay Barrage and the Cardiff International Pool.

We will then head up one of the 2 feeder rivers into the Bay, for a quick explore and the opportunity to see the local wildlife of swans, ducks and other bird life in their natural habitat.

With ongoing developments, the ever changing area of Cardiff Bay means no 2 trips are the same.

Pricing / Information

Duration 30mins

Individuals  £18 Full Boat Charter Up to 12 people £180

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.

Minimum height 1.1m and the ability to hold on by themselves for the duration of the trip.

Please ensure you read our disclaimer  before booking to ensure all members of your party are fit, well and able to travel with us.

Disclaimer and T&Cs

Take a look at our disclaimer and T&Cs

Welcome to Cardiff Boat -  

Pay on the boat -  for bookings today please phone. please contact us by email/phone if you wish to reserve seats for future dates in advance.  07445440874 www.cardiffboat.com , sunday 8th september - sorry we are not running today due to high river flow. we will resume as soon as soon as it is safe to do so. we apologise for any disappointment. .

                                              FARES:

Single way: adult £7.50 child £3.50 family £19 (2 adults + up to 3 children) , hour round trip: adult £15 child £7 family £38,                                3 years and under go free, see princess katharine featured in:, https://www.aboutbritain.com/articles/fun-things-to-do-in-cardiff-for-adults.asp.

We regret we can only carry small lightweight buggies which must be folded. No large pushchairs, bikes or wheelchairs

We have limited space for buggies so the number permitted     on board is at the discretion of the boat master to ensure exit routes are kept clear

Dogs are welcome  - they must be kept on a lead and we ask that they do not go on the seats

The number of dogs on the boat at any one time is at the discretion of the boat master for the comfort of all passengers

  Singfly: advance booking only, call 07445440874 or e mail [email protected]

Explore cardiff on, board princess katharine our 90 seat water bus, book a private heritage tour on board our vintage open boat singfly, cardiff bay (princess katharine - on the hour departures), singfly - book at our booth in cardiff bay, cf10 4pz - located o n the lower board walk at the bottom of roald dahl plas or down the steps by the pier head/senedd.

Cardiff City Centre (Princess Katharine - Half Past The Hour Departures)

Cf10 1bj  - located at bute park close to cardiff castle and opposite the holiday inn.

Aquabus offers an hourly waterbus service between Cardiff Castle grounds in the city centre and Mermaid Quay in the Bay.

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Our Aquabus service links the City Centre to the Bay.

*SERVICE ALL YEAR ROUND – WEATHER PERMITTING*

• Full wheelchair, pushchair and bicycle access
• Easy access – No steps
• Comfortable modern bus seats
• Very stable and safe construction – aluminum catamaran hull with a total of 8 watertight compartments
• Modern boats, saving the environment

Request stops available:

• Taff’s Mead Embankment (for Central Station)

Call the boat on 07500 556 556

​Prices, Booking and tickets:

Adults – £7.50 | Children under 15 – £3.50 3’s and under  go free! No charge for bicycles or pushchairs

Each way takes 25 minutes or 1 hour if you choose to stay on board for a relaxing 1 hour long, river cruise, back to where you boarded the boat.

See the sights

• The Wales Millennium Center
• The Pierhead Building
• St Davids Hotel
• The wetlands nature reserve
• Principality Stadium
• Bute Park & Cardiff Castle

We reserve the right to alter services and prices without prior notice.

Departs from Bute Park adjacent to Cardiff Castle  Postcode: CF10 3RB W3W: tree.words.emerge  or Departs from Mermaid Quay adjacent to Cadwaladers Ice Cream parlour.

Journey Time: 25-30 minutes

• Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time
• On a busy day please make yourself known to the crew to ensure you board ahead of those arriving without a booking.
• Times cannot be changed or refunded within 48 hours.
• Tickets purchased online are for the boat Hydro and not any other service.

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CARDIFF BOAT TOURS

All aboard for Cardiff Boat Tours! Explore Cardiff in a new and exciting way, with a ride on the 90 seater water bus, Princess Katherine.

Opening hours.

10:00-17:00

(Weather dependent.)

Local family business Cardiff Boat Tours Ltd operates Princess Katharine , a water taxi licensed to carry up to 90 passengers. Princess Katharine offers the perfect opportunity for visitors to experience the history and sights of the City and Bay whilst travelling between the two.

We have a recorded commentary, which gives fascinating information about the history of the area, buildings along the route, the barrage and the wildlife on the Bay and river. Going by boat is an exciting experience for all ages and a great opportunity to get a different perspective and lots of photos, from the water.

The crew, always two experienced Boat Masters, are passionate about the boat and have extensive knowledge of the area. The boat is warm in winter and cool in summer, with a toilet on board for passenger comfort.

Princess Katharine has earned Cardiff Boat Tours a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2016 and is currently rated 23 of 148 things to do in Cardiff by them. Board at Cardiff Bay or in the beautiful Bute Park, in the heart of the city and at the end of a great day of exploring, relax for your cruise back.

The Bay boasts a wonderful range of waterside experiences so let Cardiff Boat take you on a trip to remember; soak in the atmosphere and view the beautiful scenery. If you are unfamiliar with the area just give us a call and we’ll be happy to give you plenty of advice about the best places to go and great things to do.

Have a special event, party or wedding in the Bay? Dedicated to providing passengers with the best river experience possible whether they are first time visitors to Cardiff or daily commuters, Cardiff Boat Tours provides a family friendly and inviting environment for all passengers. Please be aware that the service may be affected by extreme weather conditions.

DEPARTURE TIMES:

Later times can be pre-booked in advance, contact to enquire for prices.

All times may be subject to weather conditions and Bute Park closing hours.

074 4544 0874

[email protected]

Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5BZ

Explore Cardiff Bay & Beyond

Find Your Cardiff Bay Boat Trip

Sail on Cardiff Bay

Discover Flatholm Island

Have a Cardiff Birthday Party

City Centre River Boat

Afternoon Tea at Sea

Christmas Office Party

Fish and Ships

Fish and Chips Cruise

Principality Stadium Concert Boat

Graduation Day Boat Trip

Berry Boats Boat Hire

Afternoon tea at sea.

Step aboard our cruise for a delightful afternoon tea experience like no other in Cardiff! Our tea menu is filled with an assortment of delicate finger sandwiches, delicious cakes and freshly baked pastries and you can choose from a variety of tea blends.

Our Fish and Chip Cruise promises an unforgettable journey filled with culinary delights and mesmerising views! Indulge in the perfect fusion of gourmet dining and scenic cruising, courtesy of the Posh Fish and Chip Shop and our unforgettable Cardiff Cruise experience.

Principality Stadium Boat

Avoid the traffic and congestion and cruise in style to the Principality Stadium. Departing from Mermaid Quay and Penarth.

45 Minute Bay Tours

Join us onboard Marianne for a relaxing sightseeing trip around the bay where you will see the Senedd, yacht clubs, Cardiff Barrage and many more famous sights. You can also disembark and board again later over in Penarth.

City Centre > Bay Service

Aquabus offers an hourly ferry service between Cardiff Castle Grounds in the City Centre and Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay.

Graduation Day Boat

Graduating this year? Book onboard for the best backdrop of Cardiff Bay taken on our Top Deck with a complimentary glass of prosecco. But don’t throw that hat in the air!

Groups & Tour Guides

If your group or tour is interested in coming on board for a private excursion, you can save money by taking advantage of our special rates.

Enquire below!

School Bay Tour Trips

Learn about the history of Cardiff Bay and explore its wonders by boat.  Suitable for school classes of any age looking to have a day trip to Cardiff Bay.

Get in touch to let us know your date preferences.

Party Boat Private Hire

You, your family and friends can enjoy a 3 hour cruise around the Bay. We have a bar and food options available and are happy to discuss your exact requirements to make sure your celebration goes without a hitch.

Mixed Boat Party

Get onboard for a party every Saturday night 7:30-10:30pm with others to celebrate that special occasion! Ideal for your hen night, birthday party or stag weekend. No minimum numbers, just good times!

Berry Boat Hire

Want to drive your own boat?

Hire your own boat for 30 minutes around Cardiff Bay. Boat Hire for the Berry Boats can be found here!

Scatter Ashes at Sea

Send off your loved ones in style by scattering their ashes at sea!

Hire the Lewis Alexander boat for 12 people and sail out to the coast to pay your last respects.

Wales Rugby Matchday Boat

Get to the rugby match in style! Departs two hours prior to kick off from Mermaid Quay with a pick up in Penarth. Avoid the traffic and make your matchday just that bit more special! Come on Wales!

Flatholm Island Visits

Spend the day exploring Flatholm Island, the most southerly island in Wales, but you’ll need a boat to get there, luckily we have just the one for you!  The Flatholm Ferry leaves when the tide is right, check dates here.

Christmas Parties

Round up the office staff and choose from hiring your own private party boat or join with another company this December. No minimum numbers, just good times, mince pies and Christmas tunes!

Gift Vouchers

The perfect way to give someone an experience that lets them schedule their adventure at their convenience!

Winter Afternoon Tea

join our Christmas cruise for a delightful afternoon tea experience like no other in Cardiff! Our tea menu is filled with an assortment of Christmas themed delights, expect turkey sandwiches and mince pies!

FAST Speed Boat Trips

Take in a 25 minute Bay Waves speed boat experience on Cardiff Bay or if you want more check our the Coastal Shock one hour trip into the Bristol Channel!