Sailing from Penarth, through the Cardiff Barrage into the Bristol Channel and visit Flatholm Island for 2-3 hours with a return trip later that day.

Tucked away in the Bristol Channel, the island’s remoteness provides a quiet unlike anywhere else. 

You’ll have three hours to explore the place, before the boat comes to pick you up and whisk you back to Penarth.  

A landing fee is required to be paid to the island which is:

£5.00 Adults, £2.50 children CASH ONLY

Flatholm boat trips departs from Barrage South Boat Landing, Penarth. The return departure is from the island jetty with arrival back to Penarth. Times vary day to day due to the changing tide and may be cancelled/postponed should the forecast be for winds of F5 or greater. Be aware there are steps leading from the jetty up onto Flat Holm Island, along with some rugged terrain, therefore this trip is not be suitable for those who have walking difficulties.