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Boat trips from Tenby

Harbour trips and Caldey Island boats — weather windows and booking.

Boat trips from Tenby include Caldey Island sailings when they run — check the operator the morning of, and confirm departure point, trip length and refund rules if the boat does not sail.

Source: Caldey Island / Tenby harbour boat services (seasonal) · Checked: 2026-09-07 · Boat trips and fishing near Tenby, Wales

Weather
Sailings cancel — check the morning of
Booking
Peak days need advance tickets

What to know

Tenby (Dinbych-y-pysgod) is the walled Pembrokeshire harbour — August parking and harbour tables; Pembrokeshire County Council sets the taxi table, not a Tenby council.

Boats from Tenby

Caldey Island boats run Monday–Saturday, May–September, weather permitting — not on Sundays. Confirm departure times at the harbour on the day; services can cancel for wind or swell. The island has a Cistercian monastery and Priory Beach — take cash/card options as advertised by the operator.

For harbour trips and coastal sightseeing, book at the kiosk rather than assuming walk-up availability in peak August weeks.

What to check

From Tenby station to the harbour / town walls (about half a mile). Harbour trips depend on the weather window. Confirm the operator’s cancellation rule.

Local markers for this chapter: Dinbych-y-pysgod, walled, Pembrokeshire, August.

Tenby station to the harbour / town walls (about half a mile) — Dinbych-y-pysgod; Caldey boat.

Searchers also use Caldey Island. Caldey is the unique fact. Stay/TTD hub still own hotels and things to do.

Recommended

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Wildlife boat trips around Caldey and St Margaret's — harbour-based.

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Common questions

What should I know about boat trips in Tenby?
Tenby (Dinbych-y-pysgod) is the walled Pembrokeshire harbour — August parking and harbour tables; Pembrokeshire County Council sets the taxi table, not a Tenby council. A typical hop is Tenby station to the harbour / town walls (about half a mile). Dinbych-y-pysgod is the Welsh name for the same town.
What should I check before I book boat trips in Tenby?
Hours, price and boat trip. Tenby (Dinbych-y-pysgod) is the walled Pembrokeshire harbour — August parking and harbour tables; Pembrokeshire County Council sets the taxi table, not a Tenby council. A typical hop is Tenby station to the harbour / town walls (about half a mile).
How do I choose boat trips in Tenby?
Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Tenby station to the harbour / town walls (about half a mile). People also mention island and weather window.
Do you rank boat trips in Tenby?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain boat trip and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Tenby station to the harbour / town walls (about half a mile).

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