Willamette River Cruises

PORTLAND · OREGON

9 Best Willamette River Cruises

Portland's standouts, both coasts.

The 9 standout willamette river cruises a Portland traveller will actually book. What each one covers, who runs it, and what it costs from the dock or the trailhead.

9 Best Willamette River Cruises

2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River - The 3-Course Dinner: What’s Included and What You Can Skip Paying For

1.2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

Most Popular★ 4.5

A 2.5-hour Portland Willamette River dinner cruise with live piano, a 3-course local meal, and bridge-by-bridge city lights views.

“The cruise is advertised as a sunset dinner cruise with a 6 PM start but when we went in January, it was well past dark. The food was good. The service was good. The entertainment was good. In my opinion, two hours would’ve been better than 2 1/2. I felt it was slightly overpriced.”

480 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $129.00by Portland Spirit Cruises & Events

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2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River

2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River - The Included Lunch: Fresh Bread, an Entrée Choice, and One House Dessert

2.2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River

★ 4.5

A 2-hour Willamette River lunch cruise in Portland with live piano, reserved seating, and bridge-by-bridge landmark narration for $88.

“Fantastic food, service, music, and views. I was very surprised as to the quality of the food. This was a first class dining experience with some wonderful wines to accompany the food. Service was timely and very upbeat and friendly. Kelsey and Lacey were top notch.”

269 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $88.00by Portland Spirit Cruises & Events

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Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise

Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise - Boarding at Naito Parkway and Getting Set for 90 Minutes

3.Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise

★ 4.5

A 1.5-hour Willamette River happy hour cruise in Portland with captain narration, major bridges, and buy-on-board snacks and drinks.

“Interesting history shared. Great views and comfortable seats. The second half of the trip other passengers were having personal conversations making it difficult to hear the recording. If you are interested in hearing it all try to sit by a speaker!”

102 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $41.00by Portland Spirit Cruises & Events

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2-hour Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

2-hour Brunch Cruise on Willamette River - Getting Onboard at 1010 SW Naito Pkwy: Seating, Levels, and Timing

Scenic 2-Hour River Cruise to the Majestic Willamette Falls!

Scenic 2-Hour River Cruise to the Majestic Willamette Falls! - The Scenic Build-Up: Bridges, Islands, and River Views Upstream

7 Wonders of the Gorge 3.5-hour Jetboat Cruise

7 Wonders of the Gorge 3.5-hour Jetboat Cruise - St. John’s Bridge and the Early Gorge Energy

6.7 Wonders of the Gorge 3.5-hour Jetboat Cruise

★ 4.5

Fast Explorer jetboat cruise through Portland bridges and the Columbia Gorge, with noise-cancelling headsets and live commentary.

“Scenery was amazing Weather was super! Staff was lively amd lots of fun stories and history facts and info. We felt it was a bit long and LOUD but staff offered ear plugs. It was bumpy and one man said he'd need a chiropractor now Lol woykd have been nice to have a stop get…”

19 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $91.00by Portland Spirit Cruises & Events

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Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private - Heading Toward Wheatland: The Willamette River Run You Came For

7.Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

★ 5.0

Private 3-4 hour Willamette jetboat tour for up to six with Captain Scott, snacks and river history, starting at Rogers Landing.

“Captain Scott is terrific!! First, we booked this tour, because it seemed like a fun event we could do with the entire family 12yrs to 65yrs! And, Yes it was! Captain Scott’s directions and communication of the meet up point were on point. He was so easy to locate. He gave us the overview and…”

13 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $225.00by NW Jet Boat Charter

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2-Hour Sunset River Cruise on the Stunning Willamette River

2-Hour Sunset River Cruise on the Stunning Willamette River - Price and Value: $395 for Up to 6 People on the Water

8.2-Hour Sunset River Cruise on the Stunning Willamette River

★ 5.0

Private 2-hour Willamette River sunset cruise in Portland with a USCG-licensed captain, bridge views, White Stag sign, and BYOB.

“A lovely time on the river in covered (pontoon style?) boat. Nice seating. We took our own snacks. 5:00 PM tour in summer sunset is prolly 7 or 7:30. If you want to see the sunset and city lights go later. It was bright and clear our whole trip and didn’t rain. Would do it…”

11 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $395.00

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Portland Happy Hour Cruise, 1.5-Hour Tiki Boat Party

Portland Happy Hour Cruise, 1.5-Hour Tiki Boat Party - Where you meet at South Waterfront Park (and why location matters)

9.Portland Happy Hour Cruise, 1.5-Hour Tiki Boat Party

★ 5.0

Portland’s Willamette River tiki boat cruise for 90 minutes of shaded comfort, bridge views, and local stories. Alcohol costs extra.

“I had the best time! Cruising the Willamette for two hours was such a fun way to take in the city from a totally different perspective — it's absolutely beautiful out there.”

3 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $70.00by Island Style Charters

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