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Portland River Cruise: Scenic Downtown Views
4.3
64 Ratings
Portland
Experience Portland, Oregon from a unique vantage point. Sail through the center of Portland along the Willamette River. Delight in a narrated tour of the attractions visible from every deck. A happy hour menu and a fully stocked bar are available for purchase throughout the cruise.
Experience Portland, Oregon from a unique vantage point. Sail through the center of Portland along the Willamette River. Delight in a narrated tour of the attractions visible from every deck. A happy hour menu and a fully stocked bar are available for purchase throughout the cruise.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hawthorne Bridge - Pass by the Hawthorne Bridge, which connects Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street. This truss bridge is the oldest vertical-lift bridge in operation in the United States and the oldest highway bridge in Portland.
- Marquam Bridge - Pass by the Marquam Bridge, the busiest bridge in Oregon. It is a double-deck, steel-truss…
- Hawthorne Bridge - Pass by the Hawthorne Bridge, which connects Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street. This truss bridge is the oldest vertical-lift bridge in operation in the United States and the oldest highway bridge in Portland.
- Marquam Bridge - Pass by the Marquam Bridge, the busiest bridge in Oregon. It is a double-deck, steel-truss cantilever bridge that carries Interstate 5 traffic.
- OMSI - Cruise by OMSI and view the USS Blueback, a Barbel-class submarine from the United States Navy.
- Tilikum Crossing - Cruise under this cable-stayed bridge, known as the Bridge of the People.
- Ross Island Bridge - Cruise under the Ross Island Bridge, which connects Arthur Street to Powell Boulevard. This is a cantilever truss bridge spanning the Willamette River.
- Oaks Amusement Park - Cruise by the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the country. Oaks Amusement Park opened in May 1905 and is located just 3.5 miles south of Downtown Portland.
- Sellwood Bridge - Cruise under the Sellwood Bridge, a deck arch bridge that spans the Willamette River.
- Sellwood Riverfront Park - Cruise by this riverfront park, covering about 7.6 acres in southeast Portland.
- Waverley Country Club - Cruise by Waverley Country Club, one of the first golf clubs in the West, established in 1896. Its history dates back to Henderson Luelling, known as the Johnny Appleseed of the West, fifty years before the club’s construction on the current site. Many believe the tradition of presenting the green jacket at the Masters began at Waverley.
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park - Cruise by much of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, which offers 36 acres of open space and hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
- Morrison Bridge - Cruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after Scottish immigrant John L. Morrison, who built the first home on Morrison Street.
- Burnside Bridge - Cruise under the Burnside Bridge, notable for its Italian Renaissance-style towers, designed by architect Joseph Strauss, who also designed the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
- Oregon Convention Center - The Oregon Convention Center is easily recognizable from the water due to its two blue-green glass spires.
- Moda Center - The Rose Quarter campus includes the Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Moda Center. The Moda Center can seat nearly 20,000 for NBA basketball games and is the current home of the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Steel Bridge - The Steel Bridge is remarkable for its design features. It is the world’s only double-deck bridge with independent lifts.
- Portland Oregon Sign - The Burnside Bridge offers a great view of the “Portland Oregon” sign, also known as the “White Stag” sign, which will be visible on the port side of the vessel.
What's Included
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Willamette River
- Historical narration on all levels of the vessel
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Willamette River
- Historical narration on all levels of the vessel
What's Not Included
- No meal served (drinks & food can be purchased at the bar)
- No meal served (drinks & food can be purchased at the bar)
Additional Information
- 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.
- 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.
Location
1010 SW Naito Pkwy
Southwest Naito Parkway
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(64 Ratings)
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John_b
Sep 19, 2024
Relaxing - It was a very relaxing cruise. Would like to have seen a larger food selection. Staff treated us very professional and took time helping those who needed help.
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Samantha_a
Sep 16, 2024
Fun Tourist Experience - My mom was in town visiting and I wanted to find something I had not done. It’s so much fun to be a tourist in your own state! I found this boat tour and thought it would be a fun way to see Portland / the Willamette and I was right! Everyone had such a great time :)
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Ronika_l
Sep 15, 2024
Great Experience - Great experience touring Portland. Great food on board. Great views. If you need to seat, arrive early.
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Michael_h
Sep 1, 2024
Great Family time - Seating near window, the food & Bar. Also, all the sights viewed during the cruise. Had a really good/great time.. can't beat it for the price!!
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Muhammad_m
Aug 28, 2024
Had a great time with my visiting Mom and family. - My mom who is visiting Portland from California really loved it. My wife and kids were amazed with the beauty of Portland. The trip was informative with the speaker telling facts about Portland. We saw many bridges, which was a fascinating.
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Tom_r
Oct 2, 2024
Nice boat ride - Nice boat ride but I could not hear the narrative. It was beautiful, and we saw a lot on the river. My suggestion is sit near the speakers.
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Dianne_s
Oct 1, 2024
Nice cruise - The boat was nice and the boarding process smooth. Steep ramp down!! Cruise was smooth but we couldn’t really hear the recording so I feel we missed out on a lot of historical information
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Emmanuel_m
Sep 30, 2024
Historic - The Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise is worth it. It’s really cool to learn history while drinking. The views along the Willamette River are spectacular.
Definitely get there early to grab a good seat at the upper deck and sit close to a speak so you don’t miss any of the history as it is being narrated.
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Sherri_m
Sep 2, 2024
Fun trip - The trip was fun except we couldn’t hear the narration very well. The speakers were muffled & not clearly audible.
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Paul_v
Sep 1, 2024
Not a good experience - the trip was not worth for the price. There is nothing special to see with the trip in the boat.
The waiting was too long in the sun.
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