Portland River Tour: Scenic Willamette Views

Embark on a scenic 2-hour boat tour of the Willamette River in Portland. Discover the largest waterfall in the Northwestern United States and explore the city’s downtown waterfront, urban wildlife, and stunning bridges from the water.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Portland - Portland is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, Portland is the county seat of Multnomah County, the most populous county in Oregon. As of 2020, Portland had a population of 652,503, making it the 26th-most populated city…

What's Included
  • 2-hour private tour on Willamette River, Portland
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Photography opportunities
  • Views of nearby places with narration by tour guide
  • Visitor insurance
  • Life jackets provided
  • Private boat with USCG licensed captain
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

See the largest waterfall in the Northwestern United States. Explore Portland’s downtown waterfront, urban wildlife, and beautiful bridges from the water. The Willamette river is a beautiful and calm waterway with a storied history and amazing nature up and down her banks!
Portland River Tours distinguishes itself as the premier river tour experience in…

Location
799 S Nevada St
South Nevada Street
We meet on the public boat docks in Willamette Park. Please enter into the park, park your vehicle, and walk down to the boat dock / boat ramp area. Our boat will arrive by water.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Edward_k
Oct 5, 2025
Captain Nate did an... - Captain Nate did an excellent job. Very knowledgable. See things u can only see by boat. Small pontoon boat very private
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Michelemarks_m
Sep 28, 2025
Private tour well worth... - Private tour well worth the money. Captain Charles gave us information on the history of the area, houses along the River, and the falls were beautiful!
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Droski
Sep 27, 2025
Outstanding Tour of the Willamette! - We took two visiting family members on this tour. Big success! Captain Nate was charming and funny, the boat is very comfortable, so overall a great time. This is the second time I’ve taken this tour, and both times were A+++ It’s a great way to spend two hours and see the area from the river. And a great way to entertain guests!
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Gretchen_g
Sep 21, 2025
Such a beautiful, scenic... - Such a beautiful, scenic cruise and Captain Charles was a perfect guide! We got to enjoy the river and learn a lot about the history of the river
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608burkeb
Sep 1, 2025
River tour - Highly recommend this unique way to see Portland and learn about its history, bridges and natural beauty. Captain Nate is a fantastic guide and made the trip even better!
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Diane_r
Aug 26, 2025
Willamette boat tour to the Falls - This voyage down the Willamette was absolutely enchanting. We went on a Monday and it was not crowded with other boaters on the River. Our guide was so knowledgeable and accommodating.
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Donna_b
Aug 13, 2025
Great experience! - Great experience! Worth the money. Our guide was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and lots of fun and very chill. It was clean. He offered us donuts, blankets, and laughter. I have severe back and walking issues and I had no trouble getting on and off the boat. It was a smooth ride and very comfortable.
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Lin_j
Jul 29, 2025
Wonderful private tour.... - Wonderful private tour. The views of the Willamette falls were amazing. The boat ride was very comfortable. Captain was super nice and there were blankets for us since it was a raining day. We had a lot of fun.
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Terry_k
Jul 24, 2025
Nice covered area in... - Nice covered area in boat. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local wildlife. We enjoyed the 2 hour cruise
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Lisa_y
Jul 19, 2025
Got a different view of our Portland "backyard"! - Nate gave us a great tour down to Willamette Falls and back. Sat at the falls for a bit. We saw eagles, osprey, heron, historic homes, learned about the river and the geology including a volcano site I never noticed before. our out-of-town family got a different view of our "backyard" and so did we! highly recommend!
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From $395 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).