What are the 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

The Open Boat

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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.

09/02/2025

It was freezing out there today. But Daffodils pink blankets kept the few passengers we had warm.
This Lincolnshire couple had a trip to themselves 😁

05/02/2025

Another cold but calm morning on the Bay. These passengers from Luton were having a good time! 🇮🇳

02/02/2025

Brrrrrrr....another chilly one today. Still it was nice to see some smiling faces on board 🥶😁

01/02/2025

A grey and quiet day on the water. But we met some lovely visitors from all over. This father and daughter from Spain weren't put off by the cold breeze. 😃🇪🇸

30/01/2025

Lovely to have some rare sunshine today. It was cold, so we had Daffodils famous pink blankets out; your favourite Captain was layered up!

27/01/2025

Filming Dr Who a couple of years ago!

22/01/2025

There has been a lot of singing and dancing on board over the years, here's a small selection.... 😃🎤🎶🎵

19/01/2025

A chilly birthday boat trip for these Slovakian girls visiting from London 🥶🇸🇰

18/01/2025

Calm but cold on the Bay today 🥶🥶🥶

11/01/2025

It was another cold one on the Bay today, but that didn't stop a few intrepid passengers! 😃🥶

03/01/2025

It was a chilly one today, but we managed to stay fairly busy. These Algerian lads were having a 'flag-off' with our Welsh flag! There's might have been bigger, but we have the Dragon!

02/01/2025

Lovely to see some bright sunshine on the Bay today - AT LAST!!
These Norwegian passengers were happy to see the Norwegian Church 😁 🇸🇯

31/12/2024

Happy New Year everyone!!

22/12/2024

Happy Christmas to all my lovely passengers and followers 🎅

14/12/2024

It's that time of year again, when the hat comes out 🎅

14/12/2024

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

》》Wednesday 12th: Sorry but NO TRIPS today 😭《《

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

07/12/2024

Boat trip anyone?

05/12/2024

Too stormy for trips.... 😕

Address

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

Website

http://www.theopenboat.co.uk/

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