2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise Through Downtown Portland

Overview

The best way to dine in Portland, Oregon — on the Willamette River enhanced by dazzling city sights and lights. You'll enjoy an evening featuring Northwest cuisine (locally sourced and prepared fresh on board), live piano music and narration of the sights on the outer decks. This two and a half hour cruise on the Willamette River is perfect for Portland natives and newcomers alike.

Vessel is subject to change.

City: Portland

Tue 13 May

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Starting at $127.00

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Tue 13 May

Starting at $127.00

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What's Included

Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)

Live piano music

Private reserved table (window seating not guaranteed)

House Dessert (other desserts available for purchase)

Fresh prepared three-course dinner including bread, salad, choice of entrée and house dessert

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

What To Expect

Salmon Street Springs

Board The Portland Spirit

Hawthorne Bridge

We'll pass under the Hawthorne, constructed in 1910, is the oldest vertical lift bridge in operation in America. In a typical year, daily traffic on the Hawthorne Bridge averages 30,000 vehicles and 5,000 cyclists.

Marquam Bridge

Travel under the Interstate 5 bridge also known as Marquam Bridge. Marquam bridge’s main span is 440 feet long and the two side spans are each 301 feet long.

Tilikum Crossing

Tilikum Crossing, Portland’s newest bridge, opened in 2015 for foot, bicycle, and public transportation traffic only. The bridge features 178 LED lights that are set to change color and speed according to the temperature of the water, the direction of the tide and speed of the river.

Ross Island Bridge

You'll pass under the Ross Island Bridge, designed by famed engineer Gustav Lindernthal. Gustav designed bridges over the Hudson River in Ohio and dozens of other rivers in the United States.

Oaks Amusement Park

Cruise by the oldest continually operating amusement park in the country. Oaks Amusement Park opened in May 1905 and is just 3.5 miles south of Downtown Portland.

Sellwood Bridge

You'll pass under the Sellwood Bridge, Portland's southernmost bridge. The bridge is the busiest two-lane crossing in Oregon, carrying about 30,000 vehicles a day. It replaced a two-lane bridge originally built in 1925 that stood for more than 90 years.

Sellwood Riverfront Park

This 7-acre park is a haven for dog lovers with its off-leash dog area and sandy beaches.

Waverley Country Club

Cruise by Waverley Country Club, one of the first golf clubs in the west, established in 1896. Fifty years before the construction of Waverley Country Club on the current site, its history can be traced back to Henderson Luelling, known as the Johnny Appleseed of the West. It is believed by many that the presentation of the green jacket at the Masters started at Waverley.

Elk Rock Island

The Island represents part of an ancient volcano that erupted about 40 million years ago. The large, jagged rocks found throughout the area are Waverly Heights Basalt that were formed by lava flows and may be the oldest exposed rocks in the Portland area. Only on the dinner cruise can you see this island up close as we pass by it on our way to Lake Oswego.

Lake Oswego

Lake Oswego is a city located in Clackamas County, but has small portions extending into Washington County to the west and Multnomah County to the north.

Foothills Park

Foothills park was completed in 2005 and has become one of Lake Oswego’s premier riverfront parks.

Morrison Bridge

Cruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after a Scottish immigrant, John L. Morrison, who built the first home on Morrison Street.

Steel Bridge

We turn around at the Steel Bridge before heading back to the dock. The Steel Bridge is quite remarkable for all its design characteristics. It is the world's only double deck bridge with independent lifts.

Burnside Bridge

Cruise under the Burnside Bridge, distinctive for its Italian Renaissance-style towers and was made famous by its architect Joseph Straus, who was also the architect for the famed Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

Portland Oregon Sign

The Burnside Bridge is a great spot to view the "Portland Oregon" sign also known as the "White Stag" sign, which we’ll pass on the port side of the vessel.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Cruise by much of Tom McCall Waterfront Park which has 36 acres of open space and is host to a variety of events throughout the year.

Moda Center

The Rose Quarter campus includes the Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Moda Center. The Moda Center has a seating capacity of nearly 20,000 for NBA basketball games and is the current home of the Portland Trailblazers.

Oregon Convention Center

The Oregon Convention Center is easy to recognize from the water due to its two blue-green glass spires.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (366)

michele g

Jan 2025

Great customer service, very scenic, but next time we do it during the daytime to enjoy more of the views, live music was good, and host Cory was excellent.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the cruise, especially the live music and Cory’s excellent hospitality. The views are indeed stunning, and we’d love to welcome you back for one of our daytime cruises—our lunch or Sunday brunch cruises both offer beautiful daytime scenery. We hope to see you aboard again soon!

Troy_C

Jan 2025

I missed boat because they moved docks. I had missed a communication from the boat operator and viator continued. To send dock information that was wrong. I went to the wrong docking spot given by viator and missed the boat which apparently have moved docking spots.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for your feedback, Troy. We are sorry you missed our communication about the dock change. Unfortunately, Viator does not allow us to change the dock location on an individual cruise basis, it's a standard template that only lists one dock for all cruises. This is why we reached out directly to inform you of the change. We also send a text message with the correct address if you book using a cell phone number. The location was adjusted due to a scheduled protest, formally called the Women’s March. Last time this event occurred, there were more than 10,000 people in the park, and we wanted to ensure a smoother and more accessible boarding experience for our passengers in case the protest grew to those numbers again. We felt it would be easier for our passengers to board from our Caruthers Landing Dock, which also includes free parking and is located only 6 minutes away from the Salmon Springs Dock. We did approve your request for a refund and hope this explanation provides clarity regarding the situation. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you aboard in the future.

Kris_G

Jan 2025

If you want a window seat, call the ship’s line. Window seats are extra. The staff and the pianist were excellent. The pianist played our special song upon my husband’s request. Excellent service all around.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for booking a ticket on Viator for our dinner cruise and sharing the tip that you can upgrade to a window seat by calling our office at 503-224-3900. You can also book guaranteed window seats on our website if you book directly on portlandspirit.com. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dinner cruise and our pianist could make your evening even more special by playing your song! Our team takes pride in providing excellent service, and we’re so glad it enhanced your experience. We hope to welcome you and your husband aboard again soon!