You will board in Mermaid Quay at the heart of Cardiff Bay on Marianne and enjoy a relaxing 45 minute trip around the area where you will see the Senedd, Norwegian Church and many more famous sights. You can also board at the Barrage where we pick up further passengers 15 minutes later than the times advertised
45 Minute Bay Tour
Groups & Tour Operators
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.
Payment is required in advance of your chosen date
There must be a minimum of 20 people in your group
Maximum of 100 in total (including group leaders and assistants) although groups can be split onto separate cruises if required.
Depending on your group size, date and demand there may be other groups of passengers onboard.
School trips around Cardiff Bay
Our boats are available for private hire to schools wishing to take large groups of pupils on a tour of Cardiff Bay for a school trip or field trip. We provide an interesting guided commentary, sharing the interesting history of Cardiff Bay and the surrounding areas.
Depending on your group size, date and demand there may be other groups of passengers onboard.
Boat
Marianne of Manchester / Enterprise of CardiffBoarding Points
Mermaid Quay or Barrage South Boat LandingWhen
Everyday* – March to OctoberTimes
11:30 – 12:30 – 13:30 – 14:30 – 15:30 (Barrage 15 mins later)Discounts:
10% for groups & for online bookingsBay Tour (45 minutes) Fares
0Adults (age 17+)
£12.80Children (age 5-16)
£9.20Infants (age 0-3)
FREEFamily Ticket (2A+3C)
£37.20Concessions (NUS,OAP)
£11.60ONE-WAY Fares (15-20 MINUTES)
0Adults (age 17+)
£7Children (age 5-16)
£6Concessions (NUS,OAP)
£7Family Ticket (2A+3C)
£20Infants (age 0-4)
FREE
Flatholm Island Ferry
Boarding at Penarth/Barrage South boat landing, we set sail through the Cardiff Bay Barrage lock gates out into the Bristol Channel where we drop you off at Flat holm Island for a full 3 hours exploring before casting off once more to bring you back.
Boat
Lewis AlexanderBoarding Points
Barrage SouthWhen
March to October depending on the TideTimes
Varies depending on the TideAdults (age 17+)
£33Children (age 5-16)
£24Concessions (NUS,OAP)
£28Infants (0-3)
£16
Jet Boat Trips
We have two Jet Boats available offering two types of trips. Our signature Bay Waves trip which is 25 minutes taking in the best of both worlds of a fast run across Cardiff Bay with a slower chance to take photos as we go along the River Ely, then come back again. Our second option is Coastal Shock which is for 1 hour sailing from Cardiff Bay, through the Barrage and out into the Bristol Channel.
Boat
Shockwave or TwistBoarding Points
Mermaid QuayWhen
March to October, Coastal Shock depending on the TideTimes
Bay Waves: every 30 minutes 11:00-18:00, Coastal Shock varies depending on the TideBay Waves
£13 per personBay Waves Full Speed Boat Hire
£122 for 11 peopleCoastal Shock
£32.50 per personCoastal Shock Full Speed Boat Hire
£292.50 for 10 people
This is the main hub of Cardiff Bay and the start for our Bay Tours, ferry to the city centre, speedboat rips and parties.
Postcode: CF10 5BZ
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The boat landing closest to Penarth is known as the Barrage South stop. Board here for Flatholm Island and to sail over to Mermaid Quay (Cardiff Bay).
Postcode: CF64 1TP
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Known as Bute Park, the Castle Stop or City Centre, this is the boarding point for our ferry that takes you from the centre of Cardiff to Cardiff Bay (Mermaid Quay)
Postcode: CF10 3RB
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Taff Meads Embankment. This is the boarding point used for larger boats for city centre drop off and collection. This is also the alternative boarding point should there be any issues further up river.
Postcode: CF11 6YY
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St Davids Hotel. Officially known as Sovereign Quay, this is the closest boarding point for the St Davids Hotel and is used by special requests for private hire of our boats.
Postcode: CF10 5SF
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