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“Food, atmosphere and all over experience was great! The food was perfect and the wait staff paid great attention to detail. It wasn't too crowded so you could enjoy conversation with others!”
A 2-hour Willamette River lunch cruise in Portland with live piano, Northwest lunch, and commentary on iconic bridges.
“Best experience ever, viwing the wonderful Portland bridges and a great lunch served!. It was really worth it.”
150-minute Portland Willamette dinner cruise with 3-course local meal, live piano, and sunset skyline views for $129 per person.
A 2-hour Willamette River lunch cruise with live piano and narration over Downtown Portland, plus a plated Northwest meal.
“It was magical. I hope I can repeat again and this time bring my family!”
Portland’s Willamette River happy hour: 1.5-hour narrated cruise past iconic bridges, OMSI and Oaks Park, with snacks and drinks.
“This was a great way to see the bridges and the city. The staff is amazing! Truly enjoyed this experience ❤️”
2-hour Willamette River brunch cruise in Portland with a brunch buffet, mimosas, live piano, and bridge-by-bridge narration.
“The servers were amazing! Devon was so attentive. The food was great, the water views were nice to cruise by and see all of Portland.”
Private 2-hour Willamette Falls cruise from Portland with life jackets, USCG captain, and guided narration plus a close-up photo pause.
“Comfortable boat ride Captain very communicative. Great narration along the way giving you the history of the area and the people who were part of it”
Sip and sightsee on a 90-minute Portland Spirit narrated cruise on the Willamette River with great city views and full bar service.
“The cruise was very nice! It was a Happy Hour cruise. What would have made it better would have been if a drink ticket was included in the price of $40!”
Fast RIB ride through Casco Bay for lighthouses, forts, wildlife, and Bug Light Park in 1.5 hours with a small 14-person cap.
“It is a thrilling ride around the bay. We had 13 people in our group that loved the ride. Definitely a highlight of Portland.”
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.
Explorer jetboat from Portland through the Columbia Gorge with live headset narration, St. John's Bridge, Crown Point, and Multnomah Falls.
“I appreciated the punctuality!! On time at every point. I highly recommend earplugs!! Even with those in you would be able to hear the guide, probably even better as it blocks out the background noise. The guide was super friendly and funny, I wish I could remember her name!! Lots of things to see on…”
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.
“We had a fun afternoon seeing the islands of Casco Bay. Kevin and Sarah provided a fun, relaxed time and expertly showed us many scenic views. Near the end, we visited a great restaurant for food and drinks then ended the trip right at dusk when the light turned golden.”
A 2-hour morning windjammer sail on Casco Bay from Portland, Maine. See lighthouses and Fort Gorges. Bring snacks and enjoy.
“Had such a great time on the Casco Bay Morning Windjammer sail! The breeze was perfect, the views were beautiful, and the crew was super chill and friendly. It’s a really relaxing way to spend the morning in Portland. Oh, and definitely bring your own drinks and snacks if you want — makes it even…”
Private 2-hour Portland Willamette River boat tour covering 12 historic bridges, skyline views, and landmarks. Up to 6, BYOB.
“Captain Steve and The Wilamett River Cruise was a nice change of pace, serene, informative, with an emphasis on the history of Portland and its eclectic bridges. I commend those that take this Viator experience because they have both good fortune and good luck on their sides, a rare treat in today’s haphazard world.”
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