Welcome to The Matthew

Fish and Ships

The weather must improve and Spring will appear. What could be better than enjoying a two hour cruise around Bristols historic harbour whilst eating a delicious supper of fish and chips. Join us on Thursdays in May from 19.30 - 21.30. Please phone the office to book your place. 0117 927 6868

Ship departs from mooring adjacent to Brunels SS Great Britain. How to find us click here - http://old.ssgreatbritain.org/contact/here/

FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT THE BOOKING OFFICE ON 0117 9276868

Matthew weekend public harbour cruises

Details of the 2008 public programme now available *** click for details

This is a unique experience for the whole family. Cruise round Bristols floating harbour on board John Cabots Matthew. Weekends are fun in Bristol as thousands of people promenade on the quayside.

The water gets busy too, with sailing boats and rowing gigs, narrow boats and ferries all creating a colourful maritime pagent in the centre of this historic city.

You’ll be at the centre of the action on board Matthew on our very popular one hour harbour cruise – ideal for family or special occasions – departs from the quay next to Brunel’s SS Great Britain.

The Matthew of Bristol

The “Matthew of Bristol” is a modern recreation of a square rigged sailing ship in which explorer John Cabot sailed from Bristol to North America in 1497! The European explorers of that time were hoping to find a sea route to Asia to trade silks and spices – but instead of finding China or Japan, Cabot and his crew ended up in Newfoundland, Canada and claimed it for King Henry V11.

Today’s Matthew was built by Bristol shipwrights to celebrate the 500th anniversary of that historic crossing and is now available for you to enjoy and experience the extraordinary world of the Tudor sailor and explorer. You can join us for a gentle harbour cruise, a special celebration event, or a full blown offshore sailing experience.

Tickets £8.00 adults - £6.50 children and concessions