The best way to dine in Portland, Oregon — on the Willamette River enhanced by dazzling city sights and lights. You'll enjoy an evening featuring Northwest cuisine (locally sourced and prepared fresh on board), live piano music and narration of the sights on the outer decks. This two and a half hour cruise on the Willamette River is perfect for Portland natives and newcomers alike. Vessel is subject to change.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:19 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 15 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Board The Portland Spirit
We'll pass under the Hawthorne, constructed in 1910, is the oldest vertical lift bridge in operation in America. In a typical year, daily traffic on the Hawthorne Bridge averages 30,000 vehicles and 5,000 cyclists.
Travel under the Interstate 5 bridge also known as Marquam Bridge. Marquam bridge’s main span is 440 feet long and the two side spans are each 301 feet long.
Cruise by OMSI and see the USS Blueback, a barbel class submarine in the United States Navy.
Tilikum Crossing, Portland’s newest bridge, opened in 2015 for foot, bicycle, and public transportation traffic only. The bridge features 178 LED lights that are set to change color and speed according to the temperature of the water, the direction of the tide and speed of the river.
You'll pass under the Ross Island Bridge, designed by famed engineer Gustav Lindernthal. Gustav designed bridges over the Hudson River in Ohio and dozens of other rivers in the United States.
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.
You'll pass under the Sellwood Bridge, Portland's southernmost bridge. The bridge is the busiest two-lane crossing in Oregon, carrying about 30,000 vehicles a day. It replaced a two-lane bridge originally built in 1925 that stood for more than 90 years.
This 7-acre park is a haven for dog lovers with its off-leash dog area and sandy beaches.
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.
The Island represents part of an ancient volcano that erupted about 40 million years ago. The large, jagged rocks found throughout the area are Waverly Heights Basalt that were formed by lava flows and may be the oldest exposed rocks in the Portland area. Only on the dinner cruise can you see this island up close as we pass by it on our way to Lake Oswego.
Lake Oswego is a city located in Clackamas County, but has small portions extending into Washington County to the west and Multnomah County to the north.
Foothills park was completed in 2005 and has become one of Lake Oswego’s premier riverfront parks.
Cruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after a Scottish immigrant, John L. Morrison, who built the first home on Morrison Street.
We turn around at the Steel Bridge before heading back to the dock. The Steel Bridge is quite remarkable for all its design characteristics. It is the world's only double deck bridge with independent lifts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Oregon Convention Center is easy to recognize from the water due to its two blue-green glass spires.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 20 stops.
Prices start at $129 per person for this Portland experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:00 PM.
Children aged 1–12 pay from $129, adults from $129.
It can: 15 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please note: A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your boarding location. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 280 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchairs are able to come aboard the enclosed lower deck — please notify us when booking. Stairs are required to venture to the upper decks.
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The staff were so nice and the food was good (I had the steelhead) - loved the atmosphere and the pianist was amazing! I would recommend doing this during the time of year where you still have daylight for at least half of the trip! This was the first thing my Lyft driver recommended to me; I had already booked it LOL. Definitely worth your time and vacation money.
Great experience. Friendly staff and great food. Very organized once you find the dock. Would recommend to others
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, friendly service and overall organized experience. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board in the future!
I had a great time exploring the Willamette River on this cruise. The crew was very friendly and the food was really good. As a first timer in Portland, I would highly recommend this cruise.
Thank you for joining us during your first visit to Portland! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the dinner, friendly crew and time exploring the Willamette River. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Steep ramp to board and leave the ship. Food and service were good. Difficult to see the landscape after sunset. Would be better if the lighting on board were dimmed
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the food and service, but we’re sorry the steep boarding ramp and limited visibility after sunset detracted from your experience. The ramp to the vessel can be quite steep, particularly in September when the river level is typically at its lowest. This year, the river has been at historic lows, making the incline even more challenging. When needed, our Wheelchair Caddy allows our crew to safely assist guests up and down the ramp when requested. We also understand your point about the lighting. We’ll share your suggestion about dimming the onboard lights with our management team as that is a great suggestion as we head into the darker part of the season. We hope you’ll consider joining us again during daylight hours, when you can better enjoy the scenery along the river.
Cruise was good. Cost quite a bit and then we were bombarded with emails to upgrade everything. We did not. Food was good. We went on the dinner cruise and it could halve been an hour shorter. It was chilly outside and once it got dark you couldn’t see much outside of the window. A recorded narration was offered through your phone if you used AirPods. It was fine.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the dinner, and we appreciate your comments about the length of the cruise, our upgrade email and the overall experience. We would like to clarify that since you booked through Viator and not directly through Portland Spirit, you may see more emails as Viator sends a number of reminder emails. However, we only send a confirmation email and one upgrade email when you book direct on portlandspirit.com. We understand that once it gets dark, the scenery can be difficult to see along the more residential portions of the river. As we return toward downtown, however, guests can enjoy the city lights and illuminated bridges, which offer a different perspective of Portland at night. We’re also sorry the chilly weather made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor decks. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with our management team as we continue looking for ways to improve the guest experience. Thank you, again, for cruising with us and taking the time to share your feedback.
This was such a GREAT experience!! From the food to the music to the drinks, everything was 10/10!!!!!!!!! The manager, captains and our waiter Bouba (I’m so sorry for butchering your name) were nothing short of incredible. We had so much fun and will definitely come back
Thank you for this incredibly GREAT review! We’re thrilled that the food, music, drinks and service made your evening a 10/10 experience. We’ll be sure to share your wonderful compliments with our manager, captain and Bouba! We’re so glad you had such a fun time and can’t wait to welcome you back aboard in the future!
This is an interesting cruise and the food is good. The music made it enjoyable. The history was probably interesting but you had to go outside to hear it and it was raining. We didn’t bring the equipment to listen on our phones.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the cruise, food and live music. We’re sorry the rain kept you from enjoying the outdoor narration. We also offer narration through an app on your own phone, which allows you to listen from the indoor dining area, without disturbing other guests. However, for those that forget headphones, we do have a ipod or written narration you can check-out from your server or cruise manager. We hope to welcome you aboard again on a sunnier day!
The Portland Spirit is such a phenomenal staple of the city. Lovely views, tasty food, great music, wonderful atmosphere. You really can’t beat it as an experience for a date night, a family outing, or hosting folks who are visiting from out of town. Highly recommended!
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re honored to be part of Portland’s waterfront and so glad you enjoyed the views, food, music and atmosphere on board. We love hearing that you see the Portland Spirit as a great choice for date nights, family outings and showing visitors a different side of the city. We can't thank you enough for the recommendation and hope to welcome you back aboard in the future!
The service and atmosphere is superb. All of the staff are super friendly and professional. Really enjoyed the appetizers and my short rib entree. The bar mixes great drinks, also. We have in the past gone on wine tasting cruises and it was great fun. Highly recommend.
Thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation! We’re so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, friendly service, appetizers, short ribs and cocktails. It’s especially nice to hear that you’ve joined us for our spring wine tasting cruises in the past and have had such a great time with us over the years. We truly appreciate your continued support and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Very relaxing and enjoyable. Bryan, our waiter was very attentive and satisfied all our needs with patience.
Thank you for choosing Portland Spirit to celebrate such an incredible milestone! Congratulations on your 60th anniversary! We’re so glad you had a relaxing and enjoyable evening, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with Bryan. We’re honored to have been part of your celebration and hope to welcome you back in the future!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River | 2h 30min | 4.4 (584) | $129 | |
 2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River | 2 hours | 4.6 (332) | $88 | View |
 Scenic 2-Hour River Cruise to the Willamette Falls! | 2 hours | 5.0 (127) | $89 | View |
 2-hour Brunch Cruise on Willamette River | 2 hours | 4.7 (102) | $105 | View |
 Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour | 4 hours | 5.0 (2,464) | $69 | View |
 Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR | 4 hours | 4.9 (1,529) | $89 | View |
 Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning | 3h 30min | 4.9 (1,026) | $77 | View |