Swansea Community Boat - "Copper Jack"
River Tawe Boat Trips - a registered charity run entirely by volunteers!River Trips
On our gentle 90-minute boat trip, sit back and relax to discover Swansea’s historic, industrial heritage and how it became known as Copperopolis, while viewing the passing scenery and river bank wildlife.
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Copper Jack
Our boat, “Copper Jack” can carry up to 40 passengers for Public Sailings and is available to hire for celebrations, parties, corporate and group bookings as Private Charters.
A selection of coffees, teas, soft drinks, and snacks are available as well as a fully licensed bar to sell alcohol. Copper Jack is fully accessible with a wheelchair lift and accessible toilet.
Answers to many Frequently Asked Questions, can be found under the FAQ menu above. Alternatively, click HERE to go straight to the FAQ.
Floating Classroom for Schools
As a Floating Classroom we welcome schools from around the area at hugely discounted prices for an enlightening educational experience.
Click HERE to make a provisional booking for a school.
If you have any questions related to School Sailings, you may find answers in our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section. This is accessed via the FAQ link at the top of this page.
Live Music
If you enjoy live music, why not join us on one of our fabulous live music events in a venue that is unique to Swansea.
A 90-minute cruise on the River Tawe with our well stocked bar serving tea, coffees, soft and alcoholic beverages and snacks.
Whichever music event you chose, you are guaranteed an absolutely brilliant time on “Copper Jack”.
Our next Live Music Event is shown below. If you would like to see all our future events and some of our previous events, click on the “Music” link on the menu, or click HERE.
Georgia & Dave
Jazz, Swing & La Douce Vie!
Georgia Furlong is a talented singer from Aberdare, known for her rich vocals and her growing presence on the South Wales jazz scene. She performs across Swansea and Aberdare, hosts the popular Speakeasy Jazz Night at St Elvan’s, and has appeared at major local events including the Swansea International Jazz Festival. A versatile performer with a stunning voice, Georgia brings a blend of jazz, contemporary classics, and soulful favourites to every stage.
She is joined by the renowned Swansea musician Dave Cottle – a respected pianist, trumpeter, and bandleader whose career spans decades. As a central figure in the Swansea Jazz community and long time organiser of Swansea Jazz Club, Dave has performed with countless top tier musicians and is celebrated for his exceptional musicianship and effortless style.
Together, Georgia and Dave create a beautifully crafted, expressive sound that promises a memorable performance aboard the Copper Jack.
Date: Sunday, 19 July 2026
With the support of Swansea Council, we are delighted to be able to offer two sets of free boat trips on Copper Jack
Cuppa & A Chat
Cuppa & a Chat returns with 14 free river trips for the Over 50s. On the 90-minute trip, enjoy a free cup of tea, coffee or soft drink, accompanied by an illustrated talk of Swansea’s rich industrial history, whilst the lovely riverside scenery gently passes by.
Trips are open to individuals or groups of people who are Swansea residents and are aged 50 or over.
CYP “Children, Young People and Families”
We are delighted to offer a series of 14 free, 70-minute boat trips aboard Copper Jack. Take in the lovely riverside scenery whilst enjoying an engaging, illustrated talk on Swansea’s rich industrial history.
- For children and young people: A free fruit juice or water.
- For accomanying adults: A complimentary hot drink, fruit juice or water.
To ensure a safe and family-focused experience, every booking must consist of one or two adults accompanying one, two, or three children or young people.
Essential Information for both trips
Please review these guidelines below before booking your tickets:
Pre-booking Required: All trips are limited to a maximum of 40 places and must be booked in advance via our website.
Punctual Departure: Boarding commences 20 minutes before departure. The boat will leave promptly at the scheduled sailing time.
Accessibility: To ensure comfort and enjoyment, we reserve two spaces for each wheelchair user.
Pet Policy: For the comfort and safety of passengers, no dogs (or other pets) are permitted on board, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Food and Drink: Only food and drink purchased on board Copper Jack may be consumed during the trip
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Public Sailings & Music Events
Please check the calendar below for available Public Sailings and Music Events from where you can book directly.
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Private Charters
Corporate, organizations or individuals requiring exclusive access to “Copper Jack” are asked to complete a provisional booking form. This can be found HERE. Further details regarding Private Charters can be found on our FAQ page
For other enquiries, email us on enquiries@scbt.org.uk or telephone us on 07785 347 549.
Further information is available on our Facebook page (Copper Jack Tawe River Cruises).
You will also find answers to many frequently asked questions on our FAQ page.
2026 Ticket/Charter Prices
Everything else is going up. We’re staying put. Our prices remain the same as 2025!
Public sailings: Adults: £13 | Concessions: £11 | Child (5-16): £6 | Child (under 5): Free | Family (2+2): £32
Primary/Secondary Schools: £75
Music Events: from £16
Private boat charters: Weekdays: from £270/£325 | Weekends: from £325
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Please Note
For the comfort and safety of passengers, no dogs (or other pets) are allowed on Copper Jack – except for assistance dogs.
Only food and drink purchased onboard Copper Jack can be consumed onboard.
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