The Open Boat

The Open Boat The Open Boat is a 20 minute trip on Cardiff Bay, departs from the Waterfront. For ALL the family.
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'Daffodil' the Open Boat sails throughout the year in Cardiff Bay (Weather Permitting). She is one of the only cruise boats operating that is Open to the sky, offering fresh air and unparalleled views of the Bay and it's surroundings! A full commentary is given and as she seats only 11 passengers at a time, there is a warm friendly atmosphere on board. She is also available to charter for your own

exclusive trip on Cardiff Bay! Always check the first post on the page to see the latest operating information.

How fab to see friends Maris and Colin Lyons on board today! Here's Maris up in first class πŸ˜ƒ
04/09/2024

How fab to see friends Maris and Colin Lyons on board today! Here's Maris up in first class πŸ˜ƒ

Nice little video from YouTuber Halpo23 arrived this morning 😁
02/09/2024

Nice little video from YouTuber Halpo23 arrived this morning 😁

Breezy boat trips didn't put off these three ladies up from the Portsmouth area πŸ˜ƒ
31/08/2024

Breezy boat trips didn't put off these three ladies up from the Portsmouth area πŸ˜ƒ

At last some decent weather!! 🌞
30/08/2024

At last some decent weather!! 🌞

Some fabulous sunshine on the Bay!
30/08/2024

Some fabulous sunshine on the Bay!

Lovely family up from Surrey recognised 'Captain Gorgeous' from the page! Pleased to report that they weren't ...
27/08/2024

Lovely family up from Surrey recognised 'Captain Gorgeous' from the page! Pleased to report that they weren't disappointed 😁

A fun family over from Llanelli this afternoon, before the wind got too strong to operate 🀨
24/08/2024

A fun family over from Llanelli this afternoon, before the wind got too strong to operate 🀨

Blowing a gale on the Bay today. But the high winds didn't put many people off. These two went out with us three times i...
23/08/2024

Blowing a gale on the Bay today. But the high winds didn't put many people off. These two went out with us three times in a row!!! 😁

How fab to see returning passengers! Especially 'Whovian' passengers!! 😁
18/08/2024

How fab to see returning passengers! Especially 'Whovian' passengers!! 😁

Another birthday boat trip today!! 😁
18/08/2024

Another birthday boat trip today!! 😁

A birthday boat trip for these lovely ladies down from the Midlands today! 😍
16/08/2024

A birthday boat trip for these lovely ladies down from the Midlands today! 😍

Ships sails and Barrage sails πŸ˜ƒ
12/08/2024

Ships sails and Barrage sails πŸ˜ƒ

After a few days off due to ill health. Fab to be back out on the Bay! These twins enjoyed their trip up front in first ...
11/08/2024

After a few days off due to ill health. Fab to be back out on the Bay! These twins enjoyed their trip up front in first class! πŸ˜ƒ

06/08/2024
06/08/2024

This first post at the top of the page is updated daily by 10am with the latest operating news:-

》》Wednesday 4th: Trips today from around 10:30amγ€Šγ€Š

(Advance Notice: No trips Sept 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th)

Remember that trips may finish early, try and visit before 2pm.

Exciting trip for Daffodil!Out to sea!! πŸ˜ƒ
01/08/2024

Exciting trip for Daffodil!
Out to sea!! πŸ˜ƒ

Phew! What a scorcher! And how fab to meet some 'Whovians' over from Nottingham this morning!
30/07/2024

Phew! What a scorcher! And how fab to meet some 'Whovians' over from Nottingham this morning!

Great photo by Brian Mottershead of Captain Gorgeous and Daffodil πŸ˜ƒ
29/07/2024

Great photo by Brian Mottershead of Captain Gorgeous and Daffodil πŸ˜ƒ

A gorgeous Hen Party up from Reading in today's sunshine! 😍
28/07/2024

A gorgeous Hen Party up from Reading in today's sunshine! 😍

Captain Gorgeous looking happy on his way home across Cardiff Bay πŸ˜„
23/07/2024

Captain Gorgeous looking happy on his way home across Cardiff Bay πŸ˜„

Blue skies approaching from the West πŸ˜ƒ
21/07/2024

Blue skies approaching from the West πŸ˜ƒ

17/07/2024

Good to see Daffodil getting a 21 gun Salute on arrival at the Bay this morning! πŸ˜ƒ

"Oh my God, Daffodil looks so lush"We saw Joanna Page aka Stacey from 'Gavin and Stacey' on the water today!
16/07/2024

"Oh my God, Daffodil looks so lush"

We saw Joanna Page aka Stacey from 'Gavin and Stacey' on the water today!

Some dramatic weather over the Bay today! 😲
13/07/2024

Some dramatic weather over the Bay today! 😲

Two future Cardiff students visiting from Hampshire, checking out the Bay πŸ˜ƒ
11/07/2024

Two future Cardiff students visiting from Hampshire, checking out the Bay πŸ˜ƒ

It was wild and windy on the Bay today! It was like being in the film "The Perfect Storm" (I was George Clooney obviousl...
06/07/2024

It was wild and windy on the Bay today! It was like being in the film "The Perfect Storm" (I was George Clooney obviously), however it didn't deter this group of ladies out on a Birthday boat trip! 🌬🌊🌊🌊

A lovely Lithuanian passenger and an 'old sea dog' on board today! πŸ‡±πŸ‡ΉπŸ˜ƒ
05/07/2024

A lovely Lithuanian passenger and an 'old sea dog' on board today! πŸ‡±πŸ‡ΉπŸ˜ƒ

Happy July 4th to all my American followers πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²βœ¨οΈ
04/07/2024

Happy July 4th to all my American followers πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²βœ¨οΈ

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The Waterfront, Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF105BZ

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 3:30pm

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Sound up for extra windiness! 🌬

Good to see Daffodil getting a 21 gun Salute on arrival at the Bay this morning! πŸ˜ƒ

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So we were back to normal today πŸ˜’

Some training with Penarth Lifeboat recently πŸ˜ƒ

A clip of an impressive Dr Who installation down the Bay currently. Last chance to see it today (Sat 25th).

Sightseeing trips with NO sights!

'Captain Gorgeous' and Daffodil to the rescue (again) today. Towing in a broken down speedboat.

Blowing a gale out on the Bay! (Sound up for added windiness)

Narrow escape for Daffodil today!! (on left of video) 😲πŸ”₯

Something a little different today!! πŸ˜„

At last!!!

Part of todays 21 gun salute celebrating Queen Camilla's 76th birthday.

Another rescue this afternoon! That's two in two weeks! (Scroll down for the other one). Captain Gorgeous to the rescue! What a hero! 🀣

Some drama this afternoon as we rescued a broken down speedboat that was drifting onto the bank! Captain Gorgeous and Daffodil to the rescue!! πŸ˜πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ

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