From US$43 per person
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4.4 / 5 from 133 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 9
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.4 / 5 · 133 reviews
About this tour
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.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller 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.”The supplier’s own words
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.
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Itinerary
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- 1
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)
- 2
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.(pass by)
- 3
Cruise by OMSI and see the USS Blueback, a barbel class submarine in the United States Navy.(pass by)
- 4
Cruise under this cable-stayed bridge known as the Bridge of the People.(pass by)
- 5
Cruise under the Ross Island Bridge that connects Arthur Street to Powell Boulevard. This is a cantilever truss bridge that spans the Willamette River.(pass by)
- 6
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.(pass by)
- 7
Cruise under the Sellwood Bridge. This is a deck arch bridge that spans the Willamette River.(pass by)
- 8
Cruise by this riverfront part covering about 7.6 acres in southeast Portland.(pass by)
- 9
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.(pass by)
- 10
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.(pass by)
- 11
Cruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after a Scottish immigrant, John L. Morrison, who built the first home on Morrison Street.(pass by)
- 12
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.(pass by)
- 13
The Oregon Convention Center is easy to recognize from the water due to its two blue-green glass spires.(pass by)
- 14
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.(pass by)
- 15
The Steel Bridge is quite remarkable for all its design characteristics. It is the world's only double deck bridge with independent lifts.(pass by)
- 16
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.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a NON Smoking Vessel
- 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.
- Boarding photo required as part of our safety & security plan
Included
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Willamette River
- OPTIONAL: Bring headphones for your phone & listen to narration via our app (instruction on board)
- Historical narration plays on all levels of the vessel
Not included
- No food/drink included (food & drinks can be purchased on board)
- Souvenir boarding photo
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Portland, Oregon
- 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
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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