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If a cruise is a necklace of destinations, Wales has five golden links (Cardiff, Swansea, Milford Haven, Fishguard, Holyhead). We invite you to consider Cardiff, capital of Wales, as part of any British or European cruise, or off course as turn-around point. Cardiff is a new and distinctive world-class destination with a warm Welsh welcome.  Massive investment in the city, the regeneration of its docks into a superb waterfront and a general interest in all things Welsh mean that Cardiff has earned its place as an exciting Celtic and European destination. It is the perfect starting point to explore the best that Wales has to offer, and some of the best Attractions can be found in the city itself. The new and developing port is only minutes away from the city centre by car, coach or water taxi.

 

We can assist you in finding out more about Cardiff.  Whether it's a familiarisation visit or actual port of call, we can supply you with the information you need and put you in touch with appropriate venues and Attractions for those unique shore excursions.

To find out more download our Cardiff Cruise leaflets:

 

Cardiff cruise leaflet (2mb, pdf)

 

 

 

  

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The berth in the Roath Dock is opposite the channel entrance from Queen Alexandra Dock and can accommodate vessels with a maximum length of 198 metres*. The berths within Queen Alexandra Dock, the West End Cross Berth and Number 1 Berth, can accommodate vessels with maximum length of 170 m and 240 m respectively. The site can offer reception facilities and toilets and car/coach/taxi parking.      
 
Queen Alexandra Dock / Roath Dock (ABP) Cruise Berth Information
Length  - 240 metres* (lock size 259 m)
Beam - 26 metres* (lock size 27.4 m)
Draught - 9 metres*
Tidal Range - Dock level varies by 0.5 metres [max]

 

A minimum 1 metre underkeel allowance must be used to calculate suitable tidal windows.

To download a map of Cardiff port click on the left hand image (60 kb, gif)

 

Distances
Nearest airport: Cardiff International Airport - 16 kilometres
Nearest train station: Cardiff Central - 1.5 kilometres
Distance to Cardiff City Centre - 1.5 kilometres

 

Security
The Port of Cardiff and the Cruise facility is fully ISPS compliant and approved by Transec for cruise operations.
The entire berth is fenced in a manner approved by Transec with the ability to erect temporary additional fencing should the need arise.

 

Port Services and facilities
• A marquee is provided at the quayside, offering a staffed visitor information providing literature on the city and area Attractions, shopping and sightseeing.  A shop of Cardiff and Welsh products are provided.  Welsh music is played to entertain passengers in the marquee, upon disembarkation.
•  Free shuttle bus is provided to city centre at regular intervals.
• Coach parking for coaches available at the quayside and able to meet passengers

 

Mr Chris Green                                                Sales and Marketing Manager, ABP South Wales Ports Queen Alexandra House Cardiff CF10 4LY T: 0870 6096 699 F: +44 (0) 29 2083 5001 E: cgreen@abports.co.uk W: www.abports.co.uk

Captain Philip Holliday                                               Marine Manager, ABP South Wales Ports Queen Alexandra House Cardiff CF10 4LY T: 0870 6096 699 F: +44 (0)29 2083 5001 E: pholliday@abports.co.uk W: www.abports.co.uk