Aquabus Cardiff Bay Cruises

Aquabus Cardiff Bay Cruises runs a year-round waterbus service linking Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Bay and dogs travel free on all public cruises. The boat departs hourly from Bute Park in the city centre and half-hourly from Mermaid Quay, taking in the River Taff and Cardiff Bay over a leisurely sixty-minute round trip. Tickets can be booked online and the service operates daily from 11am to 5pm, weather permitting.

Dogs are welcome onboard on a lead, provided they don't disturb other passengers. It's a proper seated boat experience rather than just a ferry hop, making it a brilliant dog-friendly outing when you want to see Cardiff's waterfront without leaving your dog behind or walking the whole route on foot.

There's no venue-owned parking at either departure point, but Cardiff Bay has plenty of nearby pay-and-display options. The cruise is especially useful for dog owners exploring the city who want to cover ground comfortably while keeping their dog with them the whole time.