The Matthew of Bristol announces summer trips programme

The Matthew of Bristol have announced their first batch of 2024 public trip dates, including Bristol Harbour Trips, Fish n Chips Cruises, and Avon Gorge Cruises. Dates are listed below and bookings can be made at https://matthew.co.uk/book-tickets

The Matthew replica was built to re-enact John Cabot's 1497 voyage across the Atlantic to Newfoundland in 1997.  The replica was built by a team of local shipbuilders on Redcliffe Wharf, Bristol, close to Saint Mary Redlcliffe church where John Cabot attended services.  Owned and operated by The Matthew of Bristol Trust since 2012., the ship runs regular harbour tours and is chartered for sailing trips around the British Isles and to Europe.

Bristol Harbour Trip
Enjoy a cruise around Bristol's historic Floating Harbour on board The Matthew and experience our beautiful city from the water this summer on a 45-minute round trip.  Setting off from our Princes Wharf mooring, we sail around the harbour between Prince Street Bridge and The Pumphouse/Junction Lock.
Tuesday trips: 2 April: 11:30am, 9 April: 11:30am
Wednesday trips: 3 April: 11:30am, 10 April: 11:30am
Thursday trips: 4 April: 11:30am, 11 April: 11:30am
Friday trips: 5 April: 11:30am, 12 April: 11:30am

Avon Gorge Cruise
A three to four-hour trip down the River Avon - 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!
Saturday trips: 1 June: 12pm, 29 June: 10:15am, Sat 13 July: 9:15am, 27 July: 9am
Sunday trips: 14 April: 8:20am, 12 May: 7:30am, 2 June: 1:10pm, 16 June: 12:05pm, 30 June: 11:20am, 14 July: 9:55am, 28 July: 9:45am

Fish & Chips Trip
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on The Matthew as we sail around Bristol’s historic Floating Harbour on this two-hour trip.  Setting off from our Princes Wharf mooring, we sail on a round trip around the harbour between Prince Street Bridge and The Pumphouse/Junction Lock. Fresh fish and chips from our local caterers are delivered to you on deck when we moor up at The Pumphouse Landing (about 45 minutes into the trip).
Wednesday trips: 10 April: 5pm, 17 April: 5pm, 24 April: 5pm, 1 May: 5pm, 8 May: 5pm, 5 June: 5pm
Saturday trips: 4 May: 3pm

Fish & Chips Trip with Piratitude
Ahoy, matey! Take a fun cruise around Bristol Harbour on The Matthew, enjoying delicious fish & chips and some brilliant entertainment from local pirates, Piratitude. Arrrr!  Setting off from our Princes Wharf mooring, we sail on a round trip around the harbour between Prince Street Bridge and The Pumphouse/Junction Lock. Fresh fish and chips from our local caterers are delivered to you on deck when we moor up at The Pumphouse Landing (about 45 minutes into the trip).  Early booking is very strongly advised!
Wed 15 May: 5:30pm

Sea Shanty Fish & Chips Trip
Sail around Bristol's historic Floating Harbour on a Fish & Chips Trip with live musical accompaniment from one of our resident Sea Shanty groups. Setting off from our Princes Wharf mooring, we sail on a round trip around the harbour between Prince Street Bridge and The Pumphouse/Junction Lock. Fresh fish and chips from our local caterers are delivered to you on deck when we moor up at The Pumphouse Landing (about 45 minutes into the trip). Early booking is very strongly advised!
Wed 12 June: 5:30pm