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2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

Portland, Oregon

From US$129 per person

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4.4 / 5 from 590 reviews on Viator

Group size
Up to 9
Language
English
Rating on Viator
4.4 / 5 · 590 reviews

About this tour

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.

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

View itinerary · 20 stops
  1. 1

    Board The Portland Spirit(pass by)

  2. 2

    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.(pass by)

  3. 3

    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.(pass by)

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    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.(pass by)

  6. 6

    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.(pass by)

  7. 7

    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)

  8. 8

    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.(pass by)

  9. 9

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

  10. 10

    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)

  11. 11

    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.(pass by)

  12. 12

    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.(pass by)

  13. 13

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

  14. 14

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

  15. 15

    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.(pass by)

  16. 16

    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)

  17. 17

    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)

  18. 18

    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)

  19. 19

    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)

  20. 20

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

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

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
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