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

Sat 05 Jul

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Starting at $87.00

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Sat 05 Jul

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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)

Enriqueta_C

Aug 2024

Most of the food was very good (e.g. ravioli, veggies), the drinks were good too, but one of the entrees (chicken) was blend. The attention and service were good. The singing waiter was very enjoyable.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on a recent dinner cruise. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed most of the food, particularly the ravioli, as well as the drinks. We appreciate your honest assessment of the chicken entrée. We'll pass this feedback to our culinary team. It's great to know that you found the service attentive and that our singing server added to your enjoyment. Your comments help us improve, and we're grateful for your detailed review. We hope to welcome you back for another cruise, where we'll strive to exceed your expectations on all fronts.

Shyya_S

Aug 2024

My husband and I took the lunch cruise to celebrate our 28 year wedding anniversary and his upcoming birthday. It was a relaxing and lovely experience! The food was delicious and the service excellent! Ginger, our hostess/waitress was personable, knowledgeable and a delight! Every staff member we encountered were polite, friendly and efficient! The cruise was scenic and just long enough to be both enjoyable and rememerable. We really had a fabulous experience and will recommend the trip to both family and friends! Thank you!

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience on our lunch cruise! We appreciate you celebrating such special occasions - your 28th wedding anniversary and your husband's upcoming birthday - with us. We're glad you found the cruise relaxing and that you enjoyed the scenic views. We're particularly pleased to hear about the excellent service you received. Thank you for highlighting Ginger's personable and knowledgeable approach - we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her and the rest of our staff. Your recommendation to family and friends means a lot to us. Thank you again for choosing us for your celebration.

Rachael_S

Aug 2024

Views along the river were absolutely beautiful - the food was excellent, the drinks were delicious and this was a great way to spend a few hours seeing things we wouldn’t have otherwise seen

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for joining us for a cruise and for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great time on our lunch cruise. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as it helps other potential guests understand what to expect. We hope to welcome you aboard again for another cruise in the future!