Heart of Portland Sightseeing Cruise

Overview

Take in the sights of Portland, Oregon from a different perspective. Cruise through the heart of Portland on the Willamette River. Enjoy a narration of the sights available on all the decks. A happy hour menu and full bar is available for purchase during the cruise.

City: Portland

Sun 01 Jun

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Starting at $40.00

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Sun 01 Jun

Starting at $40.00

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What's Included

1.5-hour cruise on the Willamette River

Historical narration plays on all levels of the vessel

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
This is a NON Smoking Vessel
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.

What To Expect

Hawthorne Bridge

Pass by the Hawthorne Bridge that joins Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street. This truss bridge is the oldest vertical-lift bridge operating in the United States and the oldest highway bridge in Portland.

Marquam Bridge

Pass by the Marquam Bridge which is the busiest bridge in Oregon. It is a double-deck, steel-truss cantilever bridge carrying Interstate 5 traffic.

Tilikum Crossing

Cruise under this cable-stayed bridge known as the Bridge of the People.

Ross Island Bridge

Cruise under the Ross Island Bridge that connects Arthur Street to Powell Boulevard. This is a cantilever truss bridge that spans the Willamette River.

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

Cruise under the Sellwood Bridge. This is a deck arch bridge that spans the Willamette River.

Sellwood Riverfront Park

Cruise by this riverfront part covering about 7.6 acres in southeast 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.

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.

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.

Oregon Convention Center

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

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.

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.

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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 (64)

John_N

Feb 2025

Very relaxing ride riding down the river. Great view of the city and the surrounding areas. Very easy to move around the boat for views

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you for cruising with us on our Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise last summer! We're so glad you had a relaxing time and enjoyed the beautiful views of the city and surrounding areas. We love hearing that guests find it easy to move around and take in all the sights. We hope to welcome you aboard again this summer!

Tom_R

Oct 2024

Nice boat ride but I could not hear the narrative. It was beautiful, and we saw a lot on the river. My suggestion is sit near the speakers.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for your feedback and for joining us on the Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise! We're glad you enjoyed the ride. We apologize that the audio was difficult to hear at times—especially if there is a lot of people chatting on the top deck. We’ve recently installed two extra speakers on the top deck. If it’s still hard to catch all the details, we recommend heading to the bow or one of the interior decks for a better listening experience. We appreciate your comments and hope to see you again in the future!

Dianne_S

Oct 2024

The boat was nice and the boarding process smooth. Steep ramp down!! Cruise was smooth but we couldn’t really hear the recording so I feel we missed out on a lot of historical information

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for your feedback and for joining us on the Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise! We're glad you enjoyed the smooth boarding and cruising experience. We apologize that the audio was difficult to hear at times—especially on a busy day. We’ve recently installed two extra speakers on the top deck. If it’s still hard to catch all the details, we recommend heading to the bow or one of the interior decks for a better listening experience. We appreciate your comments and hope to see you again in the future!