2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s 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
Appetizers (available for purchase)
Beverages (available for purchase)
Service gratuity
Souvenir photo
What To Expect
Salmon Street Springs
Board The Portland Spirit
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.
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2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River
Reviews
471 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Friendly staff, good food.
eviero224,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a very good experience. The staff were very friendly, food was very good - I highly recommend the lamb, and the city lights at night are beautiful. If I were to do another cruise I think I would choose a brunch or lunch cruise in order to see the sights better.
My fiance loved it. She...
David V,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My fiance loved it. She is happy. The food was great. The ambiance was wonderful. The service was top notch.
Family getaway
Julia G,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything about this experience was amazing. Jeff and the captain were extremely friendly and professional.
Spirit of Portland
Jessie S,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Treated like royalty, great ambience, delicious food. Will plan for luncheon cruise next time. …….,,
Great cruise
David P,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time . Weather great. Met a few folks to talk to. Food great. Server very good and friendly. Clean boat! Easy walk from the Hilton downtown.
Very expensive for food...
Marianne K,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Very expensive for food that was just meh. Our salads had very little dressing. Meats themselves were good but all the sides were uninspired and unseasoned.
Everything was great but...
Duwon H,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Everything was great but water refill was a bit slow. The piano was really adding to the atmosphere.
Scenery was beautiful....
Erika L,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Scenery was beautiful. The service a wonderful. The ramp to get to the ship was very steep. Great experience
So enjoyed this cruise!
Lisa L,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful time we had on the cruise. The food was wonderful, scenery was spectacular and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Great trip!
Gibbs J,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good value. Crew was super helpful and friendly. Everything was well organized and ran on time. Food was good!
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