Tours/Portland/2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River
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2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

4.4(566)Portland1 hour
VIATOR4.4(453)TRIPADVISOR4.3(113)

Description

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.

Tour Options

2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

Itinerary

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Board The Portland Spirit

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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.

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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.

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Cruise by OMSI and see the USS Blueback, a barbel class submarine in the United States Navy.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This 7-acre park is a haven for dog lovers with its off-leash dog area and sandy beaches.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Foothills park was completed in 2005 and has become one of Lake Oswego’s premier riverfront parks.

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Cruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after a Scottish immigrant, John L. Morrison, who built the first home on Morrison Street.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Oregon Convention Center is easy to recognize from the water due to its two blue-green glass spires.

Highlights

Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
Live piano music
Private reserved table (window seating not guaranteed)
House Dessert (other desserts available for purchase)
Fresh prepared three-course dinner including bread, salad, choice of entrée and house dessert

What's included

Included
Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
Live piano music
Private reserved table (window seating not guaranteed)
House Dessert (other desserts available for purchase)
Fresh prepared three-course dinner including bread, salad, choice of entrée and house dessert
Not included
Appetizers (available for purchase)
Beverages (available for purchase)
Service gratuity
Souvenir photo

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Gluten Free options available
  • Vegan Options available
  • Wheelchairs are able to come aboard the enclosed lower deck — please notify us when booking. Stairs are required to venture to the upper decks.
  • This is a NON Smoking Vessel

Reviews(566)

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Sharon_G
August 16, 2026
What I did like about...

What I did like about this cruise is the ambiance/ set up of the table and the views throughout the ride. I did not like that the top of the bread was super hard to tear apart with my teeth. The dinner entree could’ve used some more seasoning and I wish it would’ve been hot on arrival. I did enjoy the cheesecake, though. There were also floating black specs in the water, twice. Also there were a lot of Cobb webs, and I saw a lot of spiders.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance, table setting, views and cheesecake house dessert. We're sorry some aspects of the meal fell short, particularly the bread and temperature of your entrée. We'll share those comments with our culinary and management teams. Regarding the cobwebs and spiders, these can be more common on a vessel operating on the river, but our crew regularly works to clear them. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention and hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide a better experience in the future.

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Ingrid_C
August 16, 2026
Perfect size boat

The boat is very nice, with comfortable seating inside & out and ample space between tables. White table clothes, real dishes and great service.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review of the Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise! We're so glad you enjoyed the comfortable seating, spacious dining area, and the details that made the cruise feel special, from the white tablecloths to the attentive service. We hope to welcome you aboard again in the future!

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cynthiatI5321EM
August 12, 2026
Magical

Wonderful experience. Very easy boarding the Willamette Spirit. Waiter was great - got our drinks, appetizer, and bread before we even left the dock. Food was excellent - lamb was perfectly done and desserts were the right size and sweetness. We were on the top deck and it couldn’t be more perfect for couples. Live piano music was terrific. Get this cruise - you won’t regret a minute.

Operator response

Thank you for this wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed every part of your evening, from the perfectly prepared lamb and desserts to the beautiful views and live piano music. We're especially glad the top deck made for a perfect setting for your evening together. Thank you for the warm recommendation. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!

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Lara_C
August 11, 2026
Great dinner cruise

Great dinner cruise. Food was better than expected with several choices. Views were beautiful! Great way to see the Willamette river and the many bridges of Portland.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the dinner selections, beautiful views, and unique perspective of Portland's bridges and waterfront from the Willamette River. We appreciate you cruising with us and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!

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Jane_T
August 11, 2026
Great experience, dinner...

Great experience, dinner was wonderful staff were friendly and helpful, music was great. Narration on top deck and the scenery was incredible. Highly recommend.

Operator response

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the dinner, friendly service, live music, narration and incredible scenery. We really appreciate the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!

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zentzman
August 9, 2026
Romantic way to spend an evening.

The experience was amazing! Very personal service and the food and drinks were first class. The captain greets all passengers and makes sure you are having a good experience.

Operator response

Thank you for such a wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the personal service, first-class food and drinks, and warm welcome from our captain. We're honored to have been part of your evening and hope to welcome you aboard again in the future!

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jamesoJ8846OI
August 8, 2026
It was a beautiful ship cloth table cloths and napkins for

We met a lot of nice people and the food was excellent

Operator response

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere of the ship, food and meeting fellow guests along the way. We appreciate you spending your evening with us and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!

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Pamela_J
August 4, 2026
Spirit sunset cruise

The food was amazing and generous portions. The view was beautiful. Nice background piano music. The staff was great.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the delicious food, generous portions, beautiful views and live piano music. We'll be sure to share your compliments with our crew. We hope to welcome you aboard again in the future!

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Anne_S
August 1, 2026
Food was great views were...

Food was great views were awesome We had a wonderful time will recommend this to everyone music was also good!!

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the delicious food, beautiful views and live piano music on our Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon!

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Tzvetan_N
July 30, 2026
We had a great...

We had a great experience, service was excellent and the food was tasty. Nice views of downtown and the river

Operator response

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the excellent service, delicious food and beautiful views of downtown Portland from the river. We appreciate you cruising with us and hope to see you aboard again soon!

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