We enjoyed our cruise down the river. It was a beautiful day and we learned a lot about the area. Definitely would recommend.





Take in the sights of Portland, Oregon from a different perspective. Cruise through the heart of Portland on the Willamette River. Enjoy a narration of the sights available on all the decks. A happy hour menu and full bar is available for purchase during the cruise.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Pass by the Hawthorne Bridge that joins Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street. This truss bridge is the oldest vertical-lift bridge operating in the United States and the oldest highway bridge in Portland.
Pass by the Marquam Bridge which is the busiest bridge in Oregon. It is a double-deck, steel-truss cantilever bridge carrying Interstate 5 traffic.
Cruise by OMSI and see the USS Blueback, a barbel class submarine in the United States Navy.
Cruise under this cable-stayed bridge known as the Bridge of the People.
Cruise under the Ross Island Bridge that connects Arthur Street to Powell Boulevard. This is a cantilever truss bridge that spans the Willamette River.
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.
Cruise under the Sellwood Bridge. This is a deck arch bridge that spans the Willamette River.
Cruise by this riverfront part covering about 7.6 acres in southeast Portland.
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.
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.
Cruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after a Scottish immigrant, John L. Morrison, who built the first home on Morrison Street.
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 Oregon Convention Center is easy to recognize from the water due to its two blue-green glass spires.
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 Steel Bridge is quite remarkable for all its design characteristics. It is the world's only double deck bridge with independent lifts.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 16 stops.
Prices start at $43 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 3:30 PM.
Children aged 1–12 pay from $38, adults from $43. Infants go free.
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.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 400 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.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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We enjoyed our cruise down the river. It was a beautiful day and we learned a lot about the area. Definitely would recommend.
We had a great, relaxing time. The chairs along the rooftop to sit and watch the scenery go by was a nice touch!
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're happy to hear you had a great time aboard our Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise. The Starlight Deck seating is a wonderful way to take in the scenery and we're glad you enjoyed it! We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing cruise on the river.
I come from korea i was good time enjoy river view and many bridge was beatifu ll
Thank you for joining us all the way from Korea! We’re so glad you had a great time enjoying the beautiful river views and Portland’s many bridges. We hope to welcome you back the next time you visit Portland!
This was such a pleasant experience for me and my family! The staff was professional and courteous! The food was better than expected! We enjoyed the whole experience! Would do this again in a heartbeat.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you and your family had such a pleasant experience and enjoyed the food, service and time on the river. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back in the future!
It is really worth it, enjoy a good view, the people at the restaurant were very kind, and there was a young man who is at the souvenir shop who gave my children a tour of the boat and they loved it. Thanks for making the last 30 min of the trip fun and full of good memories.
¡Muchas gracias por una reseña tan maravillosa! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron de las hermosas vistas y del trato amable; nos encanta especialmente saber que sus hijos disfrutaron del paseo en barco con el miembro de nuestro equipo de la tienda de regalos. Nos llena de satisfacción haber contribuido a crear recuerdos familiares tan especiales. ¡Esperamos volver a verlos en el futuro!
Our guide Adam made this such a fun informative trip with his love of Portland. We saw the major sites,several,neighborhoods and quirky sites too! Hotel pick up was right on time and left us off at our next adventure!
We’re glad you had such a fun and informative time exploring Portland. However, we believe this review may have been posted to the wrong tour, as our Happy Hour Cruise does not offer hotel pickup or drop-off, and we do not have a guide named Adam. We hope you’re able to connect with the correct tour operator so they can receive your kind feedback!
I really enjoyed and learned a lot from the information I had yesterday the atmosphere is beautiful such a relaxing day
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the informative narration, beautiful atmosphere, and relaxing day on the river. We hope to welcome you aboard again, perhaps on one of our other Portland Spirit cruise offerings!
Very leisurely and informative, weather was beautiful for a cruise down the river. Bridge history was interesting.
Thank you for joining us for a Happy Hour Cruise! We're so glad you enjoyed the relaxing pace, beautiful weather and informative narration, especially the fascinating history of Portland's bridges. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
We were looking to do something affordable for our anniversary. We arrived and the photographer took a picture of us in front of the boat . Picture cost 20.00 you can purchase . Food and drinks were affordable. The ride was relaxing and informative. Everything went well enjoyed looking the beautiful view.
Thank you for choosing to celebrate your anniversary with us! We're so glad you enjoyed the relaxing cruise, beautiful views and informative narration, and that you found it to be an affordable way to celebrate together. We hope to welcome you both aboard again in the future!
First time on Portland Spirit and it was great.I would recommend to any first time adventure you'll love it.
Thank you for joining us for your first Portland Spirit experience! We're so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the cruise. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope this is the first of many adventures with us!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise | 1h 30min | 4.4 (133) | $43 | |
2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River | 2h 30min | 4.4 (585) | $129 | View |
2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River | 2 hours | 4.6 (333) | $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 |
7 Wonders of the Gorge 3.5-hour Jetboat Cruise | 3h 30min | 4.3 (26) | $91 | View |
Portland City Lights and Tiki Nights 1-Hour River Cruise | 1h 30min | 4.7 (7) | $50 | View |