2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

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.

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What's Included

Dinner House Dessert (other desserts available for purchase)
Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
Live piano music
Private reserved table (window seating not guaranteed)
Fresh prepared three-course dinner including bread, salad, choice of entrée and house dessert

Appetizers (available for purchase)
Beverages (available for purchase)
Service gratuity
Souvenir photo

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Meeting Location

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Southwest Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97204, USA

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What To Expect

Salmon Street Springs (Pass By)

Board The Portland Spirit

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.

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.

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.

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. Only on the dinner cruise can you see this island up close as we pass by it on our way to Lake Oswego.

Lake Oswego (Pass By)

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.

Foothills Park (Pass By)

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

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.

Steel Bridge (Pass By)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oregon Convention Center (Pass By)

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

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 280 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023