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“The experience greatly exceeded our expectations! Service was outstanding plus the dinner was yummy!! The piano player set a romantic mood and it was truly beautiful to cruise at night with all the glimmering lights of the city.”
A 2-hour Willamette River lunch cruise in Portland with live piano, Northwest lunch, and commentary on iconic bridges.
“Nice, relaxing, and informative food was excellent and adequate. Staff friendly and accommodating, we will be back!”
150-minute Portland Willamette dinner cruise with 3-course local meal, live piano, and sunset skyline views for $129 per person.
“It was our first time. Very nice and relaxing. The food was great too. We will be doing it again soon”
A 2-hour Willamette River lunch cruise with live piano and narration over Downtown Portland, plus a plated Northwest meal.
“The only thing I would change is the playing of what we were seeing on the river that you had to be outside on the deck to hear should be played inside for those of us who couldn't make it outside”
Portland’s Willamette River happy hour: 1.5-hour narrated cruise past iconic bridges, OMSI and Oaks Park, with snacks and drinks.
“It went way faster than I expected. I'll try the 2.5 hour cruise next time. Great hot dogs!!! I will definitely do this again.”
2-hour Willamette River brunch cruise in Portland with a brunch buffet, mimosas, live piano, and bridge-by-bridge narration.
“Fantastic!! Food was great! Ship was smooth. Great way to see a portion of Portland. Loved our piano player, she takes requests!!”
Private 2-hour Willamette Falls cruise from Portland with life jackets, USCG captain, and guided narration plus a close-up photo pause.
“Wonderful private tour. The views of the Willamette falls were amazing. The boat ride was very comfortable. Captain was super nice and there were blankets for us since it was a raining day. We had a lot of fun.”
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.
“Highly recommend this tour! Our Captain and Tour Guide (Sydney) were absolutely spectacular and made this excursion so much FUN in addition to educational. It was the 4th of July and we had an unexpected private tour as we were the only people to book that particular time. Lucky us! Sydney and the Captain were…”
Enjoy a 2-hour Willamette River champagne brunch cruise in Portland with a fresh buffet, live piano, and hosted mimosas.
“The scenery was very nice. The smoothness of the cruise was good too.”
A 3.5-hour open-air jetboat from Portland with live narration, up to 45 mph thrills, and gorge icons like Multnomah Falls.
“Wonderful guide and captain. As smooth a ride as I have had in a speedboat, so great skill there. Guide was interesting and genuinely enthusiastic plus very respectful and kind. However, I have to mention the obvious...the boat is quite uncomfortable. You get used to it a bit but forward facing seats would be be…”
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.
“Very nice day seeing the calendar islands with Captain Kevin. Tailored the tour based on our interests, very accommodating. Clean ship with comfortable seating and the extras, such as blankets, hats etc. were available. I would do this trip again!”
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.
“This was a last min scheduling for us and we are so glad we did. Very peaceful and smooth sailing Crew were amazing and friendly. Highly recommend.”
Private 2-hour Portland Willamette River boat tour covering 12 historic bridges, skyline views, and landmarks. Up to 6, BYOB.
“Accommodating and informative there’s no doubt I will do this with other family, tranquil And breathtaking fuse from such a different perspective loved it”
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