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Columbia River Gorge: Majestic Jetboat Cruise Experience
4.3
19 Ratings
Portland
Embark on a majestic jetboat cruise through the Columbia River Gorge, witnessing breathtaking views of famous bridges, waterfalls, and mountains. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
Embark on a majestic jetboat cruise through the Columbia River Gorge, witnessing breathtaking views of famous bridges, waterfalls, and mountains. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Portland Downtown - View the downtown city center from the Willamette River
- Hawthorne Bridge - Main to Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97204
- Morrison Bridge - Links Southeast Morrison and Belmont streets to Southwest Alder and Washington streets, Portland, OR 97204
- Burnside Bridge - Joins East and West Burnside…
- Portland Downtown - View the downtown city center from the Willamette River
- Hawthorne Bridge - Main to Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97204
- Morrison Bridge - Links Southeast Morrison and Belmont streets to Southwest Alder and Washington streets, Portland, OR 97204
- Burnside Bridge - Joins East and West Burnside streets, Portland, OR 97204
- Steel Bridge - Connects Northwest Front Avenue and Northwest Flanders Street to Northeast Williams Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
- Broadway Bridge - Links Northeast and Northwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97209
- Fremont Bridge - Connects Interstate Highway 5 with Interstate 405 and Highway 30, Portland, OR 97209
- St. John’s Bridge - U.S. Highway 30, Portland, OR 97210
- Kelley Point Park - N. Marine Drive & Lombard, Portland, OR 97203
- Interstate Bridge - Connects Portland and Vancouver via Interstate 5, Vancouver, WA 98660
- Rooster Rock State Park - Interstate 84 East, Corbett, OR 97019
- Vista House - View the Vista House on Crown Point from the Columbia River
- Cape Horn Lookout - Observe the unique rock formations of the Columbia River Gorge at Cape Horn.
- Multnomah Falls - See the renowned Multnomah Falls, Oregon’s tallest waterfall, from the Columbia River.
- Beacon Rock - Spot Beacon Rock in the distance, one of the most prominent and distinctive geological features in the Columbia River Gorge.
- Mount Hood - On a clear day, enjoy majestic views of Mt. Hood from the Columbia River
What's Included
- 3.5 Hour Sightseeing Cruise
- Experienced guide
- Noise-cancelling headsets
- Restroom on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- 3.5 Hour Sightseeing Cruise
- Experienced guide
- Noise-cancelling headsets
- Restroom on board
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Food or Drink Not Included (You are welcome to bring food or drink)
- Tip for Your Tour Guide
- Food or Drink Not Included (You are welcome to bring food or drink)
- Tip for Your Tour Guide
Additional Information
Embark on a stunning journey to explore incredible vistas of the lower Columbia River Gorge from the water. You’ll traverse the waters under several iconic bridges as you travel from Portland to Multnomah Falls, taking in distinctive sights of the Willamette River and the powerful Columbia River aboard the Explorer Jetboat. Marvel at the sights of Cape…
Embark on a stunning journey to explore incredible vistas of the lower Columbia River Gorge from the water. You’ll traverse the waters under several iconic bridges as you travel from Portland to Multnomah Falls, taking in distinctive sights of the Willamette River and the powerful Columbia River aboard the Explorer Jetboat. Marvel at the sights of Cape Horn, Multnomah Falls, Crown Point, Rooster Rock, Beacon Rock, Mount Hood and naturally, the magnificent Columbia River! Your experience will be enhanced by a live tour guide narrating the attractions.
- This is a NON Smoking Vessel
- Explorer cruises are an adventure-style experience traveling at speeds up to 45 miles per hour. Note that river conditions vary and may result in frequent, sustained turbulent motion along with varied weather. For safety and comfort, guests should be in good health and without conditions that could be aggravated by motion. Please consult your doctor prior to booking a cruise on the Explorer if you have a health concern.
Location
110 SE Caruthers St
Southeast Caruthers Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(19 Ratings)
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Jenny_j
Sep 25, 2025
Do this if you can! - I appreciated the punctuality!! On time at every point. I highly recommend earplugs!! Even with those in you would be able to hear the guide, probably even better as it blocks out the background noise. The guide was super friendly and funny, I wish I could remember her name!! Lots of things to see on the river and she was informative and put in her recommendation of things to see too. The captain was respectful and considerate of others in the water. He did a great job too. I would do it again just for the fast boat ride!!
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H3794uqjudyb
Sep 20, 2025
Great tour - The scenery was spectacular and the weather was especially good. Our captain and guide did a great job with both safety and interesting stories.
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Nancy_h
Sep 1, 2025
Great ride - It was a lot of fun! Capt. Julia was a safe driver & Farrah was very informative! It was agreat way to spend an afternoon!
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Andreas_k
Sep 1, 2025
Great trip to take with... - Great trip to take with family and friends, fun ride, the host was very good, lots of humor and very knowledgeable.
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Ray_t
Aug 5, 2025
Great experience and... - Great experience and knowledgeable crew. Lived in the area for 30 years and saw learned some thins I didn’t know.
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David_m
Oct 1, 2024
Great trip - Good value trip. Boat is a bit basic but the trip itself more than made up for this - amazing views of the city and the beautiful scenery, as we made our way along the rivers. Tour guide was very knowledgable and didn't talk too much! Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon in the Portland area.
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Heather_s
Sep 4, 2025
fun easy going - We loved the bridge and geographical history. it was easy paced not to fast had many chances to take pictures and can get up and move around
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Stephenc3736
Aug 30, 2025
Would recommend - Great experience, great views and great narration, but check the price. I paid more on trip advisor than what was advertised on the brochure inside the office.
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Shannon_r
Jul 14, 2025
Great day on the water - The boat is basic, but adequate. It was a very hot day, so being on the water was nice. I wouldn’t want to do this in cold weather. Views were great. The host was a little hokey with the jokes, but was kind.
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Kirstin_s
Jul 6, 2025
Everyone was really nice... - Everyone was really nice but the experience wasn’t our fave. We really wanted to love i and we were super excited to spend the afternoon on the water to see PDX and the gorge from a different POV. The boat was super loud, it was hard to see outside from the way the boat seating was arranged, and it was a bit underwhelming. It’s a long time to be out on the water and just wish it was more comfortable for that length of time. Oregon is beautiful though and there are def some interesting nuggets of intel mixed into the tour by the guide.
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