Boats and Ferries
From coast to canals and rivers, there's plenty of water-borne transport in South East Wales. Click on the company names to link to their websites, or let us know of any other firms we should include.
Ferries - see the South West Wales website
Beacon Park Narrowboats
www.beaconparkboats.com
Offering holidays along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal - a chance to travel through unspoilt areas such as Gilwern, Llangattock and Crickhowell. Includes an interactive map, photos of local scenes and plans of the boats.
Cambrian Cruisers
www.cambriancruisers.co.uk
Narrowboat holidays on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Includes suggested itineraries and routes.
Cardiff Waterbus
www.cardiffwaterbus.com
Trips around the bay plus cruises up the Taff to see the Millennium Stadium or the Ely to see wildlife and local history. The website includes sailing times, weather forecasts, a satellite view and a webcam of the bay.
Cardiff Classic Yachts
www.cardiffboats.co.uk
Another company offering boat hire, sailing lessons and special events in Cardiff Bay.
Waverley Excursions
www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
Paddle steamer trips which leave from Penarth for a variety of destinations - including Clevedon, Weston-super-mare, Lundy, Ilfracombe and Porthcawl. Special excursions include trips around Gower, the Pembrokeshire coast, the Severn Bridges, Flat Holm and Steep Holm.
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