PORTLAND · OREGON
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.
A 2.5-hour Portland Willamette River dinner cruise with live piano, a 3-course local meal, and bridge-by-bridge city lights views.
“Food, atmosphere and all over experience was great! The food was perfect and the wait staff paid great attention to detail. It wasn't too crowded so you could enjoy conversation with others!”
A 2-hour Willamette River lunch cruise in Portland with live piano, reserved seating, and bridge-by-bridge landmark narration for $88.
“Best experience ever, viwing the wonderful Portland bridges and a great lunch served!. It was really worth it.”
A 1.5-hour Willamette River happy hour cruise in Portland with captain narration, major bridges, and buy-on-board snacks and drinks.
“This was a great way to see the bridges and the city. The staff is amazing! Truly enjoyed this experience ❤️”
A 2-hour Willamette River brunch cruise in Portland with a buffet, mimosas, live piano, and bridge-and-city narration.
“The servers were amazing! Devon was so attentive. The food was great, the water views were nice to cruise by and see all of Portland.”
Private 2-hour Willamette Falls cruise from Portland with life jackets, an USCG captain, and narrated views of bridges, islands, and wildlife.
“Comfortable boat ride Captain very communicative. Great narration along the way giving you the history of the area and the people who were part of it”
Fast Explorer jetboat cruise through Portland bridges and the Columbia Gorge, with noise-cancelling headsets and live commentary.
“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…”
Private 3-4 hour Willamette jetboat tour for up to six with Captain Scott, snacks and river history, starting at Rogers Landing.
“I highly recommend this tour. Captain Scott is fantastic and his boat is to die for. This boat is awesome and is like riding in a plane. Scott is very personable and very informative. We would cruise for a while and then drift while learning about the river. He stops about half way on "his…”
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…”
Portland’s Willamette River tiki boat cruise for 90 minutes of shaded comfort, bridge views, and local stories. Alcohol costs extra.
“If you want a boat ride while in Portland, I highly recommend the Tiki boat. The boat is very stable, plenty of room to sit or walk about, and protected from the sun and wind under the Tiki roof. There is an optional bar with drinks and snacks if desired. The views of Portland along…”
