Public Boat Trips
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Private Hire
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School Trips
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Public Boat Trips ● Private Hire ● School Trips ●
Latest news
The matthew of bristol trust seeking new trustees
2027 marks a significant milestone for The Matthew – it will be 30 years since The Matthew set sail for North America, tracing the route of John Cabot’s 1497 voyage of exploration – and we’re planning celebrations and projects to strengthen our impact on heritage, education and community engagement.
To help us achieve this, we are seeking new Trustees who can contribute to the strategic development of the charity and who share our passion for maritime heritage and public education, specifically individuals with expertise and qualifications in the fields of Fundraising and Accountancy, to join the Board.
2026 AVON GORGE CRUISES ANNOUNCED! TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR JUNE & JULY
We’re delighted to announce our first batch of Avon Gorge Cruises for summer 2026.
Take a three to four-hour trip down the River Avon and look out into the river through one of the deepest locks in the world! We leave Floating Harbour through Junction Lock, then sail down the river under the Clifton Suspension Bridge and along the Avon Gorge to Pill and back.
These trips are tide-dependent, so we can only offer a limited number of trips each year – early booking is very strongly advised!
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Bristol Boat Trips
The Matthew is an unrivalled platform to view Bristol from the water. Book your tickets for a trip around Bristol's Floating Harbour and beyond...
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Hire The Matthew
The Matthew of Bristol is a one-of-a-kind venue, available for your special occasion, corporate event, or as a location for filming and photoshoots!
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School Trips
Offering a unique space to learn more about Bristol’s maritime history, The Matthew caters for children of all ages and is a great choice for your school trip!
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The Matthew Story
The Matthew that you see in Bristol today is a modern reconstruction of the original Matthew that John Cabot sailed to Newfoundland in 1497.
Support The Matthew!
A beautiful ship like The Matthew requires a lot of looking after to keep it seaworthy and in tip-top condition.
As The Matthew of Bristol Trust doesn’t receive any public or private funding, we rely hugely on the generosity of the general public to help us keep the ship afloat!
All funds raised by the charity are used to maintain The Matthew so that you can continue to visit it, sail on it and learn about its rich history.
Your support is appreciated.