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Portland River Cruise: Scenic Downtown Views
4.4
102 Ratings
Portland
Experience Portland, Oregon from a unique vantage point. Sail through the center of Portland along the Willamette River. Delight in a narrated tour of the attractions visible from every deck. A happy hour menu and a fully stocked bar are available for purchase throughout the cruise.
Experience Portland, Oregon from a unique vantage point. Sail through the center of Portland along the Willamette River. Delight in a narrated tour of the attractions visible from every deck. A happy hour menu and a fully stocked bar are available for purchase throughout the cruise.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hawthorne Bridge - Pass by the Hawthorne Bridge, which connects Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street. This truss bridge is the oldest vertical-lift bridge in operation in the United States and the oldest highway bridge in Portland.
- Marquam Bridge - Pass by the Marquam Bridge, the busiest bridge in Oregon. It is a double-deck, steel-truss…
- Hawthorne Bridge - Pass by the Hawthorne Bridge, which connects Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street. This truss bridge is the oldest vertical-lift bridge in operation in the United States and the oldest highway bridge in Portland.
- Marquam Bridge - Pass by the Marquam Bridge, the busiest bridge in Oregon. It is a double-deck, steel-truss cantilever bridge that carries Interstate 5 traffic.
- OMSI - Cruise by OMSI and view the USS Blueback, a Barbel-class submarine from the United States Navy.
- Tilikum Crossing - Cruise under this cable-stayed bridge, known as the Bridge of the People.
- Ross Island Bridge - Cruise under the Ross Island Bridge, which connects Arthur Street to Powell Boulevard. This is a cantilever truss bridge spanning the Willamette River.
- Oaks Amusement Park - Cruise by the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the country. Oaks Amusement Park opened in May 1905 and is located just 3.5 miles south of Downtown Portland.
- Sellwood Bridge - Cruise under the Sellwood Bridge, a deck arch bridge that spans the Willamette River.
- Sellwood Riverfront Park - Cruise by this riverfront park, covering about 7.6 acres in southeast Portland.
- Waverley Country Club - Cruise by Waverley Country Club, one of the first golf clubs in the West, established in 1896. Its history dates back to Henderson Luelling, known as the Johnny Appleseed of the West, fifty years before the club’s construction on the current site. Many believe the tradition of presenting the green jacket at the Masters began at Waverley.
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park - Cruise by much of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, which offers 36 acres of open space and hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
- Morrison Bridge - Cruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after Scottish immigrant John L. Morrison, who built the first home on Morrison Street.
- Burnside Bridge - Cruise under the Burnside Bridge, notable for its Italian Renaissance-style towers, designed by architect Joseph Strauss, who also designed the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
- Oregon Convention Center - The Oregon Convention Center is easily recognizable from the water due to its two blue-green glass spires.
- Moda Center - The Rose Quarter campus includes the Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Moda Center. The Moda Center can seat nearly 20,000 for NBA basketball games and is the current home of the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Steel Bridge - The Steel Bridge is remarkable for its design features. It is the world’s only double-deck bridge with independent lifts.
- Portland Oregon Sign - The Burnside Bridge offers a great view of the “Portland Oregon” sign, also known as the “White Stag” sign, which will be visible on the port side of the vessel.

What's Included
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Willamette River
- Historical narration on all levels of the vessel
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Willamette River
- Historical narration on all levels of the vessel
What's Not Included
- No meal included (food & drinks can be purchased on board)
- No meal included (food & drinks can be purchased on board)
Additional Information
- This is a NON Smoking Vessel
- Gluten Free options available
- Vegan options available
- Wheelchairs are able to come aboard the enclosed lower deck — please notify us when booking. Stairs are required to venture to the upper decks.
- This is a NON Smoking Vessel
- Gluten Free options available
- Vegan options available
- Wheelchairs are able to come aboard the enclosed lower deck — please notify us when booking. Stairs are required to venture to the upper decks.
Location
1010 SW Naito Pkwy
Southwest Naito Parkway
Please note: A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your boarding location.
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
4.4
(102 Ratings)
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Eric
Oct 29, 2025
Temple Pattons Portland River - PLAN TO BE HERE 45 MINUTES BEFORE BOAT LEAVES THE DOCK! Traffic was diverted from our hotel crossing the bridge and then a train stopped for 30 minutes between us and the boat. A friendly crew member helped my mobility restricted husband navigate getting onto the boat and down the boat ramp. There was seating inside and outside the boat. We enjoyed a seafood sampler platter onboard, which was perfect for two. Upon arrival a photographer took our picture, which was printed upon departure. Beautiful tour of the river!
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Gretta_g
Sep 29, 2025
Cruising along - This was a great way to see the bridges and the city. The staff is amazing! Truly enjoyed this experience ❤️
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B6621pjvictoriac
Sep 24, 2025
Great cruise - Booked this experience for my in laws and they loved it!! We listed “birthday” as the reason for the trip, and they were so surprised when they announced happy birthday to both their names while they were on the trip! It made it such a memorable cruise for them and we really appreciated that they did that. They had a great time all around, and said they would recommend this!
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446eha
Sep 24, 2025
Love! - Amazing view amazing experience! 10/0 recommend if you’re bored, need something to do. take a friend out. relaxing & calm. an hour & half get away! good support staff.
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Tracy_h
Sep 22, 2025
Great guided tour on the... - Great guided tour on the water. Good food and drinks and very friendly crew. Loved this tour. No issues.
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Ilitavec
Sep 21, 2025
Worthwhile and delightful tour. - A fun way to see Portland. Bhappy hour sailing has nice food option for purchase. Definitely bring your earphones if you want to hear the narration.
I downloaded the written version of narrated tour.
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Rodney_f
Sep 15, 2025
Excellent staff and... - Excellent staff and service. Really enjoyed the narration of sites and history of the Willamette River.
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Kassandra_d
Sep 14, 2025
Great experience! - We attended the happy hour. I went with my disabled mother who uses a walker. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating. The scariest part was the steep ramp to get down to the boat but everyone was super helpful. The narration was great and we learned about all the bridges and some city landmarks. The chicken nachos order was huge and delicious with plenty of cheese. And we ordered a pink zinger with the souvenir cup. Zinger was delicious but the cup is kinda plain and flimsy, nothing special. Service was super friendly. Everything was clean and the ac was nice and cool. They even have a cute gift shop on board. Absolutely loved the experience overall and would definitely love to come back again. We also love that it is family owned and operated.
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Anonymous
Sep 8, 2025
Willamette River cruise. - Very nice experience, friendly staff! The captain assisted with our friend who was wheel chair bound.
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Swathi_h
Sep 1, 2025
Very beautiful and... - Very beautiful and relaxing sight seeing boat tour. Was a new experience for me seeing Portland from the river. Well worth the money!
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