2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

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Earliest Date Available: October 30, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Oregon

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 9 guests

Language

English

Location

Oregon

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 9 guests

Language

English

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US$143.67 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: October 30, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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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.

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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

Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)

Live piano music

Private reserved table (window seating not guaranteed)

Dinner

House Dessert (other desserts available for purchase)

Fresh prepared three-course dinner including bread, salad, choice of entrée and house dessert

Appetizers (available for purchase)

Beverages (available for purchase)

Service gratuity

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Salmon Street Springs

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Hawthorne Bridge

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.

We'll pass under the Hawthorne, constructed in 1910, is the oldest vertical lift bridge in operation…

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Marquam Bridge

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.

Travel under the Interstate 5 bridge also known as Marquam Bridge. Marquam bridge’s main span is 440…

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OMSI

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

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Tilikum Crossing

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.

Tilikum Crossing, Portland’s newest bridge, opened in 2015 for foot, bicycle, and public transportat…

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Ross Island Bridge

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.

You'll pass under the Ross Island Bridge, designed by famed engineer Gustav Lindernthal. Gustav desi…

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Oaks Amusement Park

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.

Cruise by the oldest continually operating amusement park in the country. Oaks Amusement Park opened…

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Sellwood Bridge

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.

You'll pass under the Sellwood Bridge, Portland's southernmost bridge. The bridge is the busiest two…

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Sellwood Riverfront Park

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

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Waverley Country Club

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.

Cruise by Waverley Country Club, one of the first golf clubs in the west, established in 1896. Fifty…

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Elk Rock Island

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.

The Island represents part of an ancient volcano that erupted about 40 million years ago. The large,…

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Lake Oswego

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.

Lake Oswego is a city located in Clackamas County, but has small portions extending into Washington…

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Foothills Park

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

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Morrison Bridge

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

Cruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after a Scottish immigrant, John L. Morrison, who built the…

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Steel Bridge

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.

We turn around at the Steel Bridge before heading back to the dock. The Steel Bridge is quite remark…

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Burnside Bridge

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.

Cruise under the Burnside Bridge, distinctive for its Italian Renaissance-style towers and was made…

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Portland Oregon Sign

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.

The Burnside Bridge is a great spot to view the "Portland Oregon" sign also known as the "White Stag…

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Tom McCall Waterfront Park

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.

Cruise by much of Tom McCall Waterfront Park which has 36 acres of open space and is host to a varie…

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Moda Center

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.

The Rose Quarter campus includes the Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Moda Center. The Moda Center has…

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Oregon Convention Center

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

The Oregon Convention Center is easy to recognize from the water due to its two blue-green glass spi…

Meeting Point

1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Southwest Naito Parkway, Multnomah County Oregon, United States, US, 97204

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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

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Guide55165552963October 2026 • TripAdvisor

Wife’s birthday gift

Wonderful wife birthday surprise!!

Response from ViatorOctober 24, 2026

Thank you for cruising with us for a birthday surprise! We appreciate being part of the special occasion, and glad you enjoyed your time on board.

Jason_POctober 2026 • Viator

Food is way better than...

Food is way better than you'd expect on a nightly boat! Cocktails are legit. Price is good considering the quality.

Response from ViatorOctober 13, 2026

Thank you for the wonderful review! We love hearing that our food and cocktails exceeded your expectations. Our team works hard to make the dining experience just as memorable as the views, so we're happy to hear you felt it was a good value. We hope to see you aboard again in the future!

Micah_MOctober 2026 • Viator

It was a wonderful...

It was a wonderful experience.. beautiful cruise down the Willamette. We had a great time. The service was great ☺️

Response from ViatorOctober 10, 2026

Thank you for the great review! We’re happy to hear you had such a wonderful time enjoying the Willamette River and that our team provided great service. We appreciate you choosing the Portland Spirit and hope to see you aboard again in the future!

Rabiha_HOctober 2026 • Viator

Fun with Friends

Wonderful experience! Fun memories, beautiful views, delicious food. The staff were so kind, fun, and helpful.

Response from ViatorOctober 10, 2026

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the beautiful views, delicious food and time spent with friends on the water. It’s especially nice to hear that our crew helped make the experience fun and memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another cruise in the future!

Jenna_ROctober 2026 • Viator

Oregon on the water ❤️

Ginger was a great a server. She was friendly but professional. Food was pretty good. I got the lamb and hubby got the chicken. Views from the top deck were nice.

Response from ViatorOctober 06, 2026

Thank you for joining us for a dinner cruise and for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your meals, the views from the top deck, and especially Ginger’s friendly and professional service. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. We hope to welcome you back for another Oregon adventure on the water!