Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise in Portland
by Portland Spirit Cruises & Events
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This 2.5-hour dinner cruise on the Willamette River in Portland includes a freshly prepared three-course Northwest meal with bread, salad, choice of entrée, and house dessert. Guests are seated at private reserved tables, though window seating is not guaranteed. Live piano music plays throughout the evening, and historical narration is available on the outer decks, or passengers can listen via headphones on their phones. Boarding takes place at Salmon Street Springs on The Portland Spirit. The route passes under several bridges, including the Hawthorne Bridge, the oldest vertical lift bridge in the US, and the Marquam Bridge, with a 440-foot main span. The cruise also goes by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and the USS Blueback submarine. Other bridges along the way include the Tilikum Crossing, Ross Island Bridge, Sellwood Bridge, Morrison Bridge, Steel Bridge, and Burnside Bridge. The cruise passes Oaks Amusement Park, the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the country, Sellwood Riverfront Park with its off-leash dog area, and Waverley Country Club, one of the first golf clubs in the western US. The route continues past Elk Rock Island, formed by ancient lava flows, and reaches Lake Oswego, including Foothills Park. The boat turns around at the Steel Bridge before returning to the dock. The vessel may change without notice. Guests can purchase appetizers, beverages, and souvenir photos separately. Service gratuity is not included. The boat is non-smoking and wheelchair accessible on the lower enclosed deck, but stairs are needed to access the upper decks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salmon Street Springs
Guests board The Portland Spirit at Salmon Street Springs to begin the cruise.
Hawthorne Bridge
The boat passes under the Hawthorne Bridge, built in 1910, which is the oldest vertical lift bridge still operating in the US. It carries about 30,000 vehicles and 5,000 cyclists daily.
Marquam Bridge
The cruise goes beneath the Marquam Bridge, part of Interstate 5, featuring a main span of 440 feet and two side spans of 301 feet each.
OMSI and USS Blueback
The boat cruises by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and the USS Blueback, a submarine from the US Navy's Barbel class.
Tilikum Crossing
Passing under Tilikum Crossing, Portland’s newest bridge opened in 2015 for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit. The bridge has 178 LED lights that change based on water temperature, tide direction, and river speed.
Ross Island Bridge
The boat travels under the Ross Island Bridge, designed by engineer Gustav Lindernthal, who also designed bridges over the Hudson River and elsewhere in the US.
Oaks Amusement Park
The cruise passes Oaks Amusement Park, the country’s longest continuously operating amusement park, opened in May 1905, located 3.5 miles south of downtown Portland.
Sellwood Bridge
The boat goes under the Sellwood Bridge, Portland’s southernmost bridge and the busiest two-lane crossing in Oregon, carrying around 30,000 vehicles daily. It replaced a 1925 bridge that lasted over 90 years.
Sellwood Riverfront Park
Passing Sellwood Riverfront Park, a seven-acre area with a dog off-leash zone and sandy beaches.
Waverley Country Club
The cruise passes Waverley Country Club, established in 1896 as one of the first golf clubs in the western US, with origins traceable to pioneer Henderson Luelling. It is believed to have influenced the Masters’ green jacket tradition.
Elk Rock Island
The boat passes Elk Rock Island, formed by volcanic activity about 40 million years ago, featuring Waverly Heights Basalt rocks, possibly the oldest exposed rocks in Portland. This island is visible only on this dinner cruise route.
Lake Oswego
The cruise reaches Lake Oswego, a city spanning Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah counties.
Foothills Park
Passing Foothills Park, a riverfront park completed in 2005 and a prominent outdoor area in Lake Oswego.
Morrison Bridge
The boat passes under Morrison Bridge, named after John L. Morrison, a Scottish immigrant who built the first house on Morrison Street.
Steel Bridge
The cruise turns around at the Steel Bridge, known as the world’s only double-deck bridge with independent lifts.
Burnside Bridge
Passing under Burnside Bridge, recognized for its Italian Renaissance-style towers, designed by Joseph Straus, also architect of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.
Portland Oregon Sign
The boat passes the "Portland Oregon" sign, also called the "White Stag" sign, visible on the port side near the Burnside Bridge.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
The cruise goes by Tom McCall Waterfront Park, which covers 36 acres and hosts various events throughout the year.
Moda Center
Passing the Moda Center, part of the Rose Quarter campus, seating nearly 20,000 for basketball and home to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Oregon Convention Center
The cruise passes the Oregon Convention Center, identifiable by its two blue-green glass spires.
Meeting point
Please note: A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your boarding location.
End point
Please note: A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your boarding location.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise in Portland
by Portland Spirit Cruises & Events
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$258Overview
This 2.5-hour dinner cruise on the Willamette River in Portland includes a freshly prepared three-course Northwest meal with bread, salad, choice of entrée, and house dessert. Guests are seated at private reserved tables, though window seating is not guaranteed. Live piano music plays throughout the evening, and historical narration is available on the outer decks, or passengers can listen via headphones on their phones. Boarding takes place at Salmon Street Springs on The Portland Spirit. The route passes under several bridges, including the Hawthorne Bridge, the oldest vertical lift bridge in the US, and the Marquam Bridge, with a 440-foot main span. The cruise also goes by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and the USS Blueback submarine. Other bridges along the way include the Tilikum Crossing, Ross Island Bridge, Sellwood Bridge, Morrison Bridge, Steel Bridge, and Burnside Bridge. The cruise passes Oaks Amusement Park, the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the country, Sellwood Riverfront Park with its off-leash dog area, and Waverley Country Club, one of the first golf clubs in the western US. The route continues past Elk Rock Island, formed by ancient lava flows, and reaches Lake Oswego, including Foothills Park. The boat turns around at the Steel Bridge before returning to the dock. The vessel may change without notice. Guests can purchase appetizers, beverages, and souvenir photos separately. Service gratuity is not included. The boat is non-smoking and wheelchair accessible on the lower enclosed deck, but stairs are needed to access the upper decks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salmon Street Springs
Guests board The Portland Spirit at Salmon Street Springs to begin the cruise.
Hawthorne Bridge
The boat passes under the Hawthorne Bridge, built in 1910, which is the oldest vertical lift bridge still operating in the US. It carries about 30,000 vehicles and 5,000 cyclists daily.
Marquam Bridge
The cruise goes beneath the Marquam Bridge, part of Interstate 5, featuring a main span of 440 feet and two side spans of 301 feet each.
OMSI and USS Blueback
The boat cruises by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and the USS Blueback, a submarine from the US Navy's Barbel class.
Tilikum Crossing
Passing under Tilikum Crossing, Portland’s newest bridge opened in 2015 for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit. The bridge has 178 LED lights that change based on water temperature, tide direction, and river speed.
Ross Island Bridge
The boat travels under the Ross Island Bridge, designed by engineer Gustav Lindernthal, who also designed bridges over the Hudson River and elsewhere in the US.
Oaks Amusement Park
The cruise passes Oaks Amusement Park, the country’s longest continuously operating amusement park, opened in May 1905, located 3.5 miles south of downtown Portland.
Sellwood Bridge
The boat goes under the Sellwood Bridge, Portland’s southernmost bridge and the busiest two-lane crossing in Oregon, carrying around 30,000 vehicles daily. It replaced a 1925 bridge that lasted over 90 years.
Sellwood Riverfront Park
Passing Sellwood Riverfront Park, a seven-acre area with a dog off-leash zone and sandy beaches.
Waverley Country Club
The cruise passes Waverley Country Club, established in 1896 as one of the first golf clubs in the western US, with origins traceable to pioneer Henderson Luelling. It is believed to have influenced the Masters’ green jacket tradition.
Elk Rock Island
The boat passes Elk Rock Island, formed by volcanic activity about 40 million years ago, featuring Waverly Heights Basalt rocks, possibly the oldest exposed rocks in Portland. This island is visible only on this dinner cruise route.
Lake Oswego
The cruise reaches Lake Oswego, a city spanning Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah counties.
Foothills Park
Passing Foothills Park, a riverfront park completed in 2005 and a prominent outdoor area in Lake Oswego.
Morrison Bridge
The boat passes under Morrison Bridge, named after John L. Morrison, a Scottish immigrant who built the first house on Morrison Street.
Steel Bridge
The cruise turns around at the Steel Bridge, known as the world’s only double-deck bridge with independent lifts.
Burnside Bridge
Passing under Burnside Bridge, recognized for its Italian Renaissance-style towers, designed by Joseph Straus, also architect of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.
Portland Oregon Sign
The boat passes the "Portland Oregon" sign, also called the "White Stag" sign, visible on the port side near the Burnside Bridge.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
The cruise goes by Tom McCall Waterfront Park, which covers 36 acres and hosts various events throughout the year.
Moda Center
Passing the Moda Center, part of the Rose Quarter campus, seating nearly 20,000 for basketball and home to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Oregon Convention Center
The cruise passes the Oregon Convention Center, identifiable by its two blue-green glass spires.
Meeting point
Please note: A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your boarding location.
End point
Please note: A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your boarding location.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.