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
4.9
(59 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
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!
Review provided by Viator
Kimberly_j
Jul 19, 2025
We had a lot of fun - This was a beautiful private tour! I would highly suggest it if you're coming through Portland. We had a lot of fun and the captain was super nice!
Review provided by Viator
Extremepickytraveler
Jul 16, 2025
Highlight Of Our Oregon Trip - We had an incredible time on the Willamette River Cruise. Captain Nate made the trip extra fun! He had us laughing hysterically throughout the cruise. Entertaining our whole group including our children ages 11-17 and their Grandmother. He’s quick to tailor his stories to the people in a group. Captain Nate was very knowledgeable about the area & shared lots of interesting information. I’ve been to Oregon many times over the years but, have never taken a river cruise on the Willamette. This was the highlight of our trip. Captain Nate made this tour extra special.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Cherie_l
Jul 12, 2025
Rolling down the River - This is a must “to do” when visiting Portland. They were special needs/disability friendly. The weather was perfect and if ya forgot a jacket they had a blanket for you to use. We had Captain Nate, who took our family on our journey. He gave us a history lesson on the geography of the land and water ways, the city and culture. He also provided us with some need locations to grab a bite to eat
Review provided by Viator
Vishal_v
Jul 10, 2025
Wonderful expertise. ... - Wonderful expertise. Charles was very friendly and my kids really enjoyed his company. Boat ride was very comfortable and had lot of fun.
Review provided by Viator
Neelam_h
Jul 9, 2025
Neelam - Such a beautiful experience and Captain Nate is so nice and knowledgeable. Def a 10/10 trip. Book it!
Review provided by Viator
Mistyo375
Jul 9, 2025
Review - I would definitely recommend! The Family loved it and Captain Steve was really good tour guide. We even saw a seal by the waterfalls!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Debra_p
Jul 8, 2025
relaxing and beautiful - Very beautiful landscaping. It is very relaxing, fun and informative Captain Nate was great. Very personable. Told us so much history about the river and the houses, the high flood and all the wildlife. My grandson and daughter found it spectacular. He offered information on restaurants and other points of interest. He even turned the boat around to rescue my grandson, Carter's hat. My husband passed away and I am navigating things to do with my grandson on his visit. So this was very rewarding and peaceful
Review provided by Viator
Karyn_t
Jul 2, 2025
Nate was fabulous. He was... - Nate was fabulous. He was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Made the trip very enjoyable.
Review provided by Viator
Voyage439161
Jun 30, 2025
Worthwhile tour! - Had a most enjoyable excursion on the way to and from Willamette Falls. Nate our captain gave a lot of history about the area and the river, many interesting sites were pointed out. He also kept us entertained with many anecdotes. The tour was more than I expected. Highly recommend the tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
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).