PORTLAND · OREGON
Portland’s best days out.
The 9 most popular willamette river cruises 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“Treated like royalty, great ambience, delicious food. Will plan for luncheon cruise next time. …….,,”
A 2-hour Willamette River lunch cruise in Portland with live piano, Northwest lunch, and commentary on iconic bridges.
“Really nice event for people with elderly relatives. Easily accessible restrooms on dining floor, climate-controlled viewing on intermediate deck and shelters on main/exposed deck make all weather conditions viable for a nice cruise/tour. NOTE: travel up/down the pier can be accommodated with a wheelchair.”
150-minute Portland Willamette dinner cruise with 3-course local meal, live piano, and sunset skyline views for $129 per person.
“The dinner cruise was very nice. I do think the dinner price was very expensive not to have at least non-alcoholic drink included. The atmosphere was very nice.”
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”
2-hour Willamette River brunch cruise in Portland with a brunch buffet, mimosas, live piano, and bridge-by-bridge narration.
“Great service, food, and sightseeing was a bonus. Staff were friendly and extremely competent. We will enjoy again soon.”
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!…”
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 2-hour Willamette River sunset cruise in Portland on a tiki-style boat, passing floating homes and 10 bridges with drinks onboard.
“There was nothing to like. The map took me to the wrong dock. We got on a different boat and didn’t realize it until it was too late. Then that boat charged us the equivalent of our budget for the rest of the trip. Birthday ruined.”
2-hour private Willamette River sunset cruise in Portland with an onboard USCG captain, guide narration, and big-bridge skyline views.
“It was a very nice experience. It was a private tour, which I wasn't aware of but I still enjoyed it! Captain Charles is very knowledgeable and safety conscious. He made me feel at ease by answering any questions I had. I truly enjoyed my cruise. Very nice way to end my vacation!!!”
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