If you’re scouting for a unique and picturesque filming location, look no further than the Glansteffan boat in the stunning Carmarthen Bay area. This amphibious ferry, operated by Carmarthen Bay Ferries, offers an unparalleled blend of scenic beauty and versatile shooting opportunities that can elevate any production.

A Unique Amphibious Experience

The Glansteffan boat is not just any boat; it’s the UK’s first purpose-built amphibious craft. Designed specifically for the estuary, it features retractable, hydraulic-driven wheels, allowing it to transition seamlessly from water to land. This unique capability opens up a myriad of filming possibilities, from capturing serene water scenes to dynamic beach shots—all with the same vessel.

Carmarthen Bay is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, making it an ideal backdrop for your film. The area boasts a rich tapestry of coastal views, rolling hills, and charming villages. Imagine your scenes set against the backdrop of Llansteffan Castle, the picturesque beaches, or the lush greenery of the surrounding countryside. The Glansteffan boat can take you to these stunning locations, providing a versatile and visually captivating setting and platform for your project.

Versatility and Convenience

One of the standout features of the Glansteffan boat is its versatility. Whether you need to film on water or the beach, this amphibious ferry can accommodate your needs. The boat is equipped with all the latest safety and navigational aids, ensuring a smooth and secure filming experience.  Additionally, the boat’s (removable) awning provides protection from rain and sea-spray, allowing for uninterrupted shooting regardless of the weather.

Accessibility and Support

Carmarthen Bay Ferries offers a range of services to support your filming needs. Tidal conditions mean the estuary is accessible approximaltely 2½  hours either side of high tide. The friendly and knowledgeable crew are always on hand to assist with logistics, making your filming experience as seamless as possible.

Ready to make your vision a reality?

Please contact our partner location agency: UKFilmLocation.com to discuss your requirements.

With its unique amphibious capabilities, stunning scenery, and dedicated support, the Glansteffan boat is the perfect choice for filmmakers looking to capture the magic of Carmarthen Bay.

Whether you’re filming a documentary, a music video, a feature film, or a commercial, the Glansteffan boat offers a distinctive and captivating setting that will bring your project to life. Don’t miss the opportunity to film in one of the UK’s most unique and versatile locations.

Previously, Glansteffan has been used for filming by ITV, BBC, Discover Carmarthenshire and You Tubers; Cruising The Cut and Auto Shenanigans

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A unique opportunity to travel up the River Towy

Join as we travel upstream from Ferryside (departing 17:30, 31Agusut 2023) to Carmarthen Quay along the beautiful River Towy.  The Towy is the longest river to flow entirely within Wales from its source in the Cambrian mountains, it runs 75miles (120km) before reaching the sea.

Spaces are limited and the trip is one-way only, (train from Carmarthen to Ferryside due at 18:50 to allow for your easy return*).

Book here!

* (train price not included)

Did you know?

In 1546, King Henry VIII granted the Town Mayor of Carmarthen the title of Admiral of the Port by way of a Royal Charter, from Carmarthen Bridge down to the bar at the mouth of the estuary.

Long before the railway arrived in Carmarthen, the River Towy was an important route from the town out to the Bristol Channel and Carmarthen was a very busy port where cargo ships would moor at the quay to load or unload their cargo.

During this time, the Mayor would be responsible for travelling down the river and inspecting the bar on Admiral’s Court day, they would hold a Court of Admiralty in order to establish how navigable the river is.

This tradition still continues annually to this day and is supported by River Towy Yacht Club (RTYC) based in Ferryside, on behalf of RTYC we are thrilled to be transporting the Mayor to inspect the bar for the second year in a row.

We had great plans over the Christmas and New Year period offering Yuletide and Calennig Trips, combined with our popular inter-village ferry services.

We had hoped to unite the communities we serve during this time of year, however, the weather had other ideas!

As a consequence of the poor forecast during the last two days, we did not sail, and the forecast for the coming days is not much better.

The directors of Carmarthen Bay Ferries have therefore taken the difficult decision not to operate for the remainder of this week, (up to and including 1 January 2023).

We are of course keeping an eye on the forecast and will publish an update on 31 Dec/1 Jan.