Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
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Experience Highlights
Enjoy a relaxing boat tour of Cardiff Bay, exploring its rich history and impressive regeneration.
This 45-minute tour will take you past the bay's major landmarks, including the Wales Millennium Centre, the National Assembly for Wales, the old docks and the Wetlands Nature Reserve.
You can embark at Penarth Barrage or Mermaid Quay and opt to disembark in this bustling shopping district.
- Cruise through the stunning Cardiff Bay.
- Enjoy panoramic views and discover the history of the bay.
- Explore Mermaid Quay and its vibrant shopping area at the end of the tour.
What’s included
- 45-minute boat trip around Cardiff Bay
- Recorded comments in English
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Step by Step
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.
