2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown Portland

Overview

Delicious Northwest cuisine and beautiful river views provide the perfect ingredients for a Portland lunch to remember. This two-hour cruise on the Willamette River is perfect for Portland natives and newcomers alike.

Boarding: 11 am
Cruising: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

City: Portland

Sun 06 Jul

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Starting at $87.00

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Sun 06 Jul

Starting at $87.00

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What's Included

Live piano music

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

Private reserved table (Window seating not guaranteed)

Fresh prepared Northwest lunch with choice of entrée

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
This is a Non-Smoking Vessel
Wheelchairs are able to come aboard the enclosed lower deck — please notify us when booking. Stairs are required to venture to the upper decks.

What To Expect

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.

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.

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.

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.

Morrison Bridge

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

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.

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.

Steel Bridge

The Steel Bridge is quite remarkable for all its design characteristics. It is the world's only double deck bridge with independent lifts.

Oregon Convention Center

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

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.

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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 (208)

Lamberto_G

Jun 2023

We enjoyed it! Wonderful view and landscapes. Food were good too and crew were very friendly. I might return with family and friends.

946dcb

May 2023

Very relaxing! A great way to see a differen side of Portland, and have a fine meal while you're at it. Staff was friendly, helpful, and professional, and the cocktails are delicious!

Mary_S

May 2023

Great lunch beautiful view and nice long ride on the boat and great service love the music and the ride on Willamet river was awesome and taking pictures out pretending to be on the Titanic it was awesome