History

Lewis Alexander Flatholm Jetty

Bought by Cardiff Cruises in 2024, this boat is a purpose built passenger boat that used to sail between Brixham and Torquay. She has a sister boat named Shepherd Lad.

We use Shepherd Lass for our Summer Special trips between the City Centre and Cardiff Bay between April-August.

Boat Specifications

Passenger Ferry

Wood Hull

34 Passengers 2 crew

14 Tonnes

3m airdraft

1m draft

4 beam

Flatholm Island Ferry

ENGINE & CATEGORY C & D WATERS

Flatholm Cardiff Barrage
90hp Perkins M92B

65 man life raft and x1 20 person buoyancy apparatus

FEATURES