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2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River

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What You’ll Experience

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Location

Oregon

Duration

2 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 9 guests

Language

English

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Savor exquisite Northwest cuisine as you cruise the serene Willamette River. Enjoy two hours of stunning vistas and culinary delights ideal for tourists and locals at lunchtime. Depart 11:30 AM.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Delicious Northwest cuisine and beautiful river views provide the perfect ingredients for a Portland lunch to remember. This two-hour cruise on the Willamette River is perfect for Portland natives and newcomers alike.

Boarding: 11 am

Cruising: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

What You Get

Live piano music

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

Private reserved table (Window seating not guaranteed)

Salad, appetizer or dessert (available for purchase)

Beverages (available for purchase)

Service gratuity

Good To Know

Wheelchairs are able to come aboard the enclosed lower deck — please notify us when booking. Stairs are required to venture to the upper decks.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

Hawthorne Bridge (Pass By)

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.

Marquam Bridge (Pass By)

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.

OMSI (Pass By)

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

Tilikum Crossing (Pass By)

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.

Ross Island Bridge (Pass By)

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.

Sellwood Bridge (Pass By)

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.

Sellwood Riverfront Park (Pass By)

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

Oaks Amusement Park (Pass By)

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.

Waverley Country Club (Pass By)

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.

Elk Rock Island (Pass By)

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.

Morrison Bridge (Pass By)

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

Burnside Bridge (Pass By)

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.

Portland Oregon Sign (Pass By)

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.

Moda Center (Pass By)

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.

Steel Bridge (Pass By)

The Steel Bridge is quite remarkable for all its design characteristics. It is the world's only double deck bridge with independent lifts.

Oregon Convention Center (Pass By)

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

Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Pass By)

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

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

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Please note: We occasionally depart from our Caruthers Landing dock at 110 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR 97214. A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your reservation.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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What People Are Saying

Overall ratings and reviews

(228)

Great boating lunch

June 14, 2025

(TripAdvisor)

Great experience. Food was actually REALLY good. Everyone enjoyed it and we had a large group so tried everything. Great drinks too. Trip was very pleasant. Wonderful views and relaxing trip.

Had a great experience

June 13, 2025

(TripAdvisor)

Cruise was comfortable, the staff was friendly and attentive, food was very good. Overall, a great experience. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Portland.

Excellent Excursion

June 09, 2025

(Viator)

I really enjoyed the excursion and the meal. There were several food options, which was great for those with food issues. The appetizer trays were pretty spendy ($30 each), but very good! We got th...read more

Not worth the money

May 25, 2025

(TripAdvisor)

It was 70 degrees inside the boat. Service was poor for what you pay for. Waited too long for the food and then again for the dessert. Our waiter disappeared and I had to ask a other waiter for our...read more

Lunch on the river.

May 24, 2025

(TripAdvisor)

Very good service. Especially patient with elderly. Offers safety for wheelchair passengers. Lunch was good. Thank you for a very relaxing trip.

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Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Hawthorne Bridge (Pass By)

Marquam Bridge (Pass By)

OMSI (Pass By)

Tilikum Crossing (Pass By)

Ross Island Bridge (Pass By)

Sellwood Bridge (Pass By)

Sellwood Riverfront Park (Pass By)

Oaks Amusement Park (Pass By)

Waverley Country Club (Pass By)

Elk Rock Island (Pass By)

Morrison Bridge (Pass By)

Burnside Bridge (Pass By)

Portland Oregon Sign (Pass By)

Moda Center (Pass By)

Steel Bridge (Pass By)

Oregon Convention Center (Pass By)

Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Pass By)

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyCancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.Read more

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Read more