Cardiff Port Information

The berth within Roath Dock can accommodate a vessel with a maximum length to 195 metres.  The location in the Roath Dock is opposite the channel entrance from Queen Alexandra Dock. The site offers a reception building with toilets, passport/ticket check in, service area for supplies and car/coach/taxi parking near the dock entrance.

Cruise Berth Information - Cardiff, Roath Dock
Length  - 170 metres*
Beam - 25 metres*
Draught - 8 metres*
Tidal Range - Dock level varies by 0.5 metres [max]
A minimum 1 metre underkeel allowance should be used to calculate suitable tidal windows.

*Larger vessels may be accepted subject to approval by the Dock and Harbour Master.

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.

Port Contact Details                                                                                                                                     Clive Thomas
Deputy Port Manager, South Wales
Associated British Ports
Queen Alexandra House
Cardiff
CF10 4LY
Tel: 0870 6096699
Fax: 02920835001
Email: cjthomas@abports.co.uk

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