PORTLAND
Portland’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Portland. The ones worth your time, with what each costs, how long it runs and who to book through.
2.5-hour Willamette River dinner cruise with live piano, a 3-course Pacific Northwest meal, and bridge-by-bridge city views.
Most Popular“Scenery was beautiful. The service a wonderful. The ramp to get to the ship was very steep. Great experience”
A 2-hour Willamette River lunch cruise in Portland with live piano, Northwest lunch, and commentary on iconic bridges.
“This is very nice family experience, the crews were very helpful and food is great and top that off with great trip you have very calming piano music. I would love to do it again with friends next time”
150-minute Portland Willamette dinner cruise with 3-course local meal, live piano, and sunset skyline views for $129 per person.
“Food was good. Service good. Piano music during dinner was a nice treat. View was beautiful.”
A 2-hour Willamette River lunch cruise with live piano and narration over Downtown Portland, plus a plated Northwest meal.
“For the cost it was well worth it. I am surprised it is not costing more. I had the salmon and my wife had the beef tenderloin. Both were awesome. The severs accommodated us very well. We also purchased the pre boarding pictures. Well worth the value. I will be back”
Portland’s Willamette River happy hour: 1.5-hour narrated cruise past iconic bridges, OMSI and Oaks Park, with snacks and drinks.
“Interesting history shared. Great views and comfortable seats. The second half of the trip other passengers were having personal conversations making it difficult to hear the recording. If you are interested in hearing it all try to sit by a speaker!”
2-hour Willamette River brunch cruise in Portland with a brunch buffet, mimosas, live piano, and bridge-by-bridge narration.
“The whole cruise was amazing! The views and food were amazing! We cant wait to come back! Hopefully we can bring the kids sometimes!”
Private 2-hour Willamette Falls cruise from Portland with life jackets, USCG captain, and guided narration plus a close-up photo pause.
“Nate gave us a great tour down to Willamette Falls and back. Sat at the falls for a bit. We saw eagles, osprey, heron, historic homes, learned about the river and the geology including a volcano site I never noticed before. our out-of-town family got a different view of our "backyard" and so did we!…”
Sip and sightsee on a 90-minute Portland Spirit narrated cruise on the Willamette River with great city views and full bar service.
“very pleasant and relaxing with good commentary as we went down the river.”
Fast RIB ride through Casco Bay for lighthouses, forts, wildlife, and Bug Light Park in 1.5 hours with a small 14-person cap.
“Stayed dry; saw a bald eagle, grey seals, Harbour seals, Harbour dolphins, and lots of beautiful scenery. A great way to see Portland and a few of the many surrounding islands. Plus lots of interesting information about the area.”
Enjoy a 2-hour Willamette River champagne brunch cruise in Portland with a fresh buffet, live piano, and hosted mimosas.
“The food was presented well and fresh! Gotta love bottomless mimosas 😋”
A 3.5-hour open-air jetboat from Portland with live narration, up to 45 mph thrills, and gorge icons like Multnomah Falls.
“My friend and I love the ride very much.She was the one to invite me, she love it..The guide person was very friendly and kind. THANK YOU!”
A private 2-hour sunset boat tour around Portland and Casco Bay, with Portland Head Light and island views, plus blankets and waters on board.
“The crew was amazing. Very knowledgeable of the area. Dropped us off at an island so we could have dinner then off to see the sunset!”
Explorer jetboat from Portland through the Columbia Gorge with live headset narration, St. John's Bridge, Crown Point, and Multnomah Falls.
“It was a lot of fun! Capt. Julia was a safe driver & Farrah was very informative! It was agreat way to spend an afternoon!”
A 2-hour morning windjammer sail on Casco Bay from Portland, Maine. See lighthouses and Fort Gorges. Bring snacks and enjoy.
“We got to sail on a 101 year old schooner. The weather was great but we did not have enough wind to fill the sails. The sails were raised and anyone who was willing was able to join in. It was lovely to see the huge sails ready to push us aloRead more”
Private 2-hour Portland Willamette River boat tour covering 12 historic bridges, skyline views, and landmarks. Up to 6, BYOB.
“This tour was a blast! We had such a fun time with Captain Nate. He was very knowledgeable and hilarious. We took this trip because our son loves bridges and Nate made him feel really special.”
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