Book a Boat trip on The Matthew of Bristol
The Matthew is currently undergoing its scheduled annual winter maintenance and will be back with a fresh batch of Fish & Chips Trips, Harbour Trips and Avon Gorge Cruises in the spring.
Trip dates for 2026 are to be confirmed and will be published on our Trips Timetable as soon as we have them (usually around late February/early March) – subscribe to The Matthew newsletter to be the first to find out all our latest trip news and get alerted when tickets are on sale!
In the meantime, if you’re looking for a unique present for the person who has everything, why not give them the gift of a trip to remember with a gift voucher for The Matthew.
All trips depart from our mooring at Princes Wharf.
Trips do not include commentary. However, you are invited to ask our knowledgeable volunteer crew any questions you have whilst on your trip – they love to talk about The Matthew, John Cabot and local maritime history!
All trips are round trips with no stops. You will not be able to disembark until we return to our mooring at Princes Wharf.
Ticket holders should arrive at The Matthew 10 minutes before their trip’s advertised start time to allow for boarding. The ship leaves promptly at the advertised start time and does not wait for latecomers. If you arrive late and miss your sailing for any reason, you will not be entitled to a refund, and you will also be unable to reschedule your trip.
Getting around central Bristol isn't always easy, so do leave plenty of time for your journey and to find a parking space if you’re driving! Visit our How To Find Us page for more information.
Your booking confirmation will be emailed to the address you provided when you booked and will usually arrive in your inbox within minutes of completing your online booking. This confirmation email is your proof of purchase and contains information about your trip. Let us know as soon as possible if you haven’t received it.
Map key:
Black route: Harbour Trips and Fish & Chips Trips.
Purple route: Avon Gorge Cruise
