River Cruises
ENTRY
from £5
BUGGY FRIENDLY
Yes
What it’s like
A one-hour round trip along the River Taff, passing right by Principality Stadium.
You get on board, find a spot on deck, and spend an hour gliding along the River Taff with the stadium looming up close enough to properly take in. It's a round trip of about sixty minutes, so there's no faff about getting back to your car or worrying about which side of the river you left it on.
There's no age limit, which is handy, and pushchairs and dogs are both welcome on board for free. Wheelchair users get a ramp set up by the crew. Turn up ten minutes before your sailing time; they're not fussy beyond that.
The catch is the weather. Boats run all year round but only when conditions allow, so a blustery day could scupper your plans. Prices depend on whether you go one way or return, and there's a family rate if you're bringing the crew along. If you fancy something bigger, private charter is on offer too, though you'll need to get in touch to sort details.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Open to all ages, with a pushchair and wheelchair friendly deck
- How long to allow
- 60-minute round trip
- Pushchairs
- Welcome on board for free
- Wheelchairs
- Full wheelchair access with ramps set up by crew
- Dogs
- 100% dog-friendly. Dogs welcome on board for free
- Parties
- Private boat charter available
- Boats run all year round, but weather and sea conditions can stop a sailing
- Wheelchair ramps are set up by the crew, no need to arrange it yourself
- Family tickets work out cheaper than paying for everyone separately
- There's no online booking, so plan to arrive early rather than book a slot
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£9 for an adult one way or £16 return, £5 for a child one way or £9 return. There's a family rate too, £28 one way or £45 return.
How long is the trip?
About sixty minutes there and back.
Do we need to book ahead?
There's no booking link, but they ask you to arrive ten minutes before your sailing time.
Is it OK for a toddler in a pushchair?
Pushchairs go on board for free and there's no age restriction on who can sail.
Can we bring the dog?
Dogs are welcome on board for free.
What happens if the weather's bad?
Sailings depend on suitable weather and sea conditions, so a rough day could mean it's cancelled.
Can you hire the boat for a party?
Private charter is available, but you'll need to contact the venue directly to sort the details.
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