The Open Boat ‘Daffodil’

The Open Boat ‘Daffodil’ "It's the Best Boat Trip on the Bay" The Open Boat is a 20 minute trip on Cardiff Bay, departs from the Waterfront. For ALL the family.
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Check the first post below to see if we're operating. '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.

05/06/2026

What is with this weather? 🌧️ 💨 ☁️

Where’s the warmth and sunshine we had last week?

As winter has decided to make an appear, Daffodil WON’T be running on Saturday 6 June due to high winds forecast.
Fingers crossed it settles for Sunday 🤞

Make the most of the sun and hop onboard Daffodil… trips running from11am
30/05/2026

Make the most of the sun and hop onboard Daffodil… trips running from
11am

Trips from 11am today… come and take a 20min trip around the Bay!
27/05/2026

Trips from 11am today… come and take a 20min trip around the Bay!

The Sun is still shining and so Daffodil will be out on the water from 11am. Come and enjoy the views of Cardiff Bay on ...
26/05/2026

The Sun is still shining and so Daffodil will be out on the water from 11am.
Come and enjoy the views of Cardiff Bay on our 20mins slow boat tour.

25/05/2026

Change of times on daffodil today- she will be running trips from 1:30pm.

What a view! Come and join us onboard for a slow trip around Cardiff Bay. Great for families, young and old. ***Trips ru...
25/05/2026

What a view! Come and join us onboard for a slow trip around Cardiff Bay.
Great for families, young and old.

***Trips running today from 11am ***

And back in the water she goes! Ready for the weekend… a few tweaks her and there to finish her off before tomorrow. So ...
22/05/2026

And back in the water she goes!
Ready for the weekend… a few tweaks her and there to finish her off before tomorrow.

So come and have a 20min trip on her tomorrow from 11am.

The countdown is on and she’s looking shiny!!!  Paint is on, anti foul is on - We’ve got everything crossed she’ll be re...
21/05/2026

The countdown is on and she’s looking shiny!!! Paint is on, anti foul is on - We’ve got everything crossed she’ll be ready to go back into the water tomorrow ready for the weekend!

Deck prep coming along nicely….
21/05/2026

Deck prep coming along nicely….

It’s undercoat time! Daffodil is getting there slowly, we just wish this rain would give us a break and enough time to g...
20/05/2026

It’s undercoat time! Daffodil is getting there slowly, we just wish this rain would give us a break and enough time to get her paint on!

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

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