You can visit and sometimes partake in harbour cruises on The Matthew - a replica of the caravel sailed by John Cabot in 1497 from Bristol to North America, thereby beating Columbus to the North American mainland at Newfoundland!

Fabulous evening aboard The Matthew with a group of friends for a two hour trip around the harbour, which included a fish and chip supper. There is also a bar on board. It was great to be able to walk around The Matthew and enjoy...More

I booked the trip back in January as a surprise for my husband, so we were very lucky to have such lovely weather on Sunday for the trip. We loved the trip down the Gorge and our thanks to the crew who did a wonderful...More

We took our German friends here and they really enjoyed it. The trip is both informative and scenic. The history is amazing. Run by volunteers.

Just viewed from the dock alas. An exact copy of the original which went on it’s amazing voyage of discovery and trade. Only tiny in comparison to Great Britain. But ab exquisite. Telling or showing the history of the maritime history of fair Bristol. Alas...More

Splendid visit and a really fascinating chat with a volunteer guide from which we learned how to navigate in olden times! It’s perfectly safe for children and also OAPs to walk around the open deck, explore the rope locker and I even climbed a short...More

Pleasant trip round the harbour in interesting replica of the boat that 'discovered' Canada. Note that you use an engine to go round and it doesn't have any sails.