Take the family on a boat cruise around the calm waters of Cardiff Bay. It's the best way to discover its stunning scenic beauty.

This inlet along the shoreline is situated in Butetown, a destination that has plenty of things going for it! Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, and Wales Millennium Centre are other interesting attractions not far away when you're done at Cardiff Bay.

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Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Rhoose

$1,490

per person

Jul 27 - Jul 29

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Cardiff (CWL)

8.2/10 Very Good! (787 reviews)

Very clean staff were very helpful good pub type food very god value for money

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel By Belvilla

Cardiff City Centre

$1,503

per person

Jul 27 - Jul 29

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Cardiff (CWL)

7.4/10 Good! (653 reviews)

The staff was so kind and accommodating, this was an excellent and affordable stay

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

The Anchorage & The Tackleshed

Llancarfan

$1,582

per person

Jul 27 - Jul 29

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Cardiff (CWL)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)

Such a lovely stay at the tackle shed has everything you could possibly need. Owners are friendly and easy to contact. Property was well looked after and clean and the interiors are lovely. In a beautiful location. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2022

Browse tours and tickets to explore Cardiff Bay

Tours & day trips

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The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.

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Private & custom tours

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Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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From Cardiff: Brecon Beacons Waterfall Walking Tour

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Classes & workshops

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Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

Free cancellation available

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Cardiff International Sports Village

Enjoy a stop at Cardiff International Sports Village, an entertaining place to visit in Cardiff. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

Techniquest

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.

Mermaid Quay

Relax in a waterfront bar or restaurant, view public art exhibits and go shopping at this popular Cardiff Bay destination.

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

4/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Cardiff with a stop at Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's entertainment choices, or seek out its local tours.

Wales Millennium Centre

4.5/5(28 reviews)

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

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Utilita Arena Cardiff

4/5(8 reviews)

Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.