Hawthorne Bridge

The cruise passes under the Hawthorne Bridge, constructed in 1910, which is the oldest vertical lift bridge still operating in the United States. It handles about 30,000 vehicles and 5,000 cyclists daily.

Marquam Bridge

Travel under the Marquam Bridge, also known as the Interstate 5 bridge. Its main span measures 440 feet, with two side spans each 301 feet long.

OMSI and USS Blueback

The boat cruises past the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and the USS Blueback, a Barbel-class submarine formerly used by the United States Navy.

Tilikum Crossing

Pass by Tilikum Crossing, Portland’s newest bridge opened in 2015 for foot, bicycle, and public transit traffic only. It features 178 LED lights that change color and speed based on water temperature, tide direction, and river speed.

Ross Island Bridge

The cruise goes under the Ross Island Bridge, designed by Gustav Lindernthal, an engineer known for his work on bridges over the Hudson River and many others across the United States.

Sellwood Bridge

Pass beneath the Sellwood Bridge, Portland’s southernmost bridge and the busiest two-lane crossing in Oregon, carrying about 30,000 vehicles daily. It replaced a two-lane bridge built in 1925 that lasted over 90 years.

Sellwood Riverfront Park

View Sellwood Riverfront Park, a 7-acre area popular with dog owners for its off-leash dog zone and sandy beaches.

Oaks Amusement Park

Cruise by Oaks Amusement Park, the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the US, opened in May 1905 and located 3.5 miles south of Downtown Portland.

Waverley Country Club

The boat passes Waverley Country Club, founded in 1896 as one of the earliest golf clubs in the western US. Its history links back fifty years earlier to Henderson Luelling. It is believed the Masters’ green jacket tradition began here.

Elk Rock Island

See Elk Rock Island, formed from an ancient volcano that erupted about 40 million years ago. The area features basalt rocks likely the oldest exposed stones around Portland.

Morrison Bridge

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

Burnside Bridge

Pass beneath Burnside Bridge, known for its Italian Renaissance-style towers. It was designed by Joseph Straus, who also worked on the Golden Gate Bridge.

Portland Oregon Sign

View the "Portland Oregon" sign, also called the "White Stag" sign, which appears on the port side near the Burnside Bridge.

Steel Bridge

The cruise passes under the Steel Bridge.

Oregon Convention Center

The Oregon Convention Center is visible from the water by its two blue-green glass spires.

Moda Center

Pass the Rose Quarter campus featuring the Moda Center, home to the Portland Trailblazers, with nearly 20,000 seats for NBA games, and the Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Cruise along Tom McCall Waterfront Park, a 36-acre open space hosting various events throughout the year.