Portland: Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise

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• The iconic vessel will celebrate three decades by floating the Willamette with a ’90s-themed cruise.
• Explore Other Cruises
• Services Offered
• Portland: Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise
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• Pearl District & NW Portland Brewery Tour
• Mississippi/Williams Brewery Tour

The best way to dine in Portland is on the Willamette River enhanced by dazzling city sights and lights. You’ll enjoy a 2.5 hour cruise, a three-course dinner with Northwest cuisine (locally sourced and prepared fresh on board), live piano music and narration of the sights on the outer decks. For a party of two to a group of friends or co-workers, this is a quintessential Portland experience. The Portland Happy Hour Sightseeing Cruise offers a delightful 1.5-hour experience showcasing panoramic views of the city from the observation deck. Passengers can soak in the beauty of Portland while enjoying historical narration about the area, people, and bridges.

The iconic vessel will celebrate three decades by floating the Willamette with a ’90s-themed cruise.

Remember to check in with the staff to ensure a smooth embarkation. See Portland and the region from the water on boat tours that traverse sights on the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Great for first-time visitors, city tours offer a comprehensive experience highlighting the best that Portland has to offer. Portland is a river town, largely defined by the Willamette and Columbia, which divide the city into east and west, and form its northern border, respectively. Portland boat tours offer a unique perspective on the city and region.

Explore Other Cruises

For a thrilling ride, Willamette Jet Boats will show all the sights with an open-cabin, 130-person boat that gives passengers a distinct view of Bridgetown. Operating May -September, there are several packages to choose from to fit your needs. The two-hour tour departs from the dock near OMSI and takes passengers past downtown bridges, wildlife and houseboats on the way to majestic Willamette Falls in Oregon City. The one-hour tour heads north to show off the city’s shipyards, waterfront and more bridges.

Services Offered

Portland River Tours is a great option for spending time enjoying the beauty and sights along the Willamette! We enjoyed a wonderful time, the boat is very comfortable and Captain Charles did a great job navigating plus kept us entertained with local knowledge and stories. But what she lacks in radiance she makes up for in nostalgia.

It’s a perfect time to unwind and enjoy panoramic city sights while savoring a drink from the full-service bar. Portland is known for its love of brunch — elevate your brunch experience with a cruise on the Willamette River! Enjoy a 2-hour cruise, buffet brunch featuring locally-sourced breakfast and lunch items prepared fresh on board. You’ll also enjoy Champagne and mimosas, live piano music, ever changing views and narration of the sights on the outer decks. Live entertainment and onboard music enhance the cruise experience, providing a lively atmosphere as guests enjoy panoramic city views and historical narration. The combination of music and sights creates a dynamic and engaging voyage for all participants.

If you would like to be added to the waiting list to get tickets as they are released, please request here. Explore the great outdoors in and around Portland in any season with these tour operators. Aerial tours give you a bird’s-eye view of Portland and the surrounding region.

Pearl District & NW Portland Brewery Tour

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Sail in style with Scovare Expeditions, whose fleet includes a 50-foot cutter, 40-foot sailboat and 25-foot sloop, as well as a power pontoon boat. In addition to public and private tours, Scovare also offers lessons for aspiring sailors. Dine with us and enjoy the Northwest culinary creations of our executive chef made to order during your cruise.

Mississippi/Williams Brewery Tour

The cruise not only showcases stunning views but also provides a glimpse into Portland’s rich history and vibrant culture. Back in the mid-’90s, it was considered revolutionary to prep, cook and plate fresh food on board for passengers, let alone offer four entrée choices. On the lunch cruise last week, diners chose from mushroom ravioli, Parmesan-crusted chicken, baked Columbia River steelhead and herb-marinated beef shoulder. From WWII shipbuilding, a serious sewage problem, to a floating brothel; you bet we’ll talk about it! We’ll cover the most interesting bits of Portland’s river history you’ll find anywhere in the city. This day-long adventure covers nearly 100 miles of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.

Mother’s Day Cruise

Special offers and group discounts are available for the happy hour sightseeing cruise. It’s a great way to enjoy panoramic views, historical narration, and a full-service bar. Book now to experience Portland’s waterfronts in style. Tours onboard the Portland Spirit let guests soak in the sights of the Portland cityscape along the Willamette River while a veteran sea captain narrates the trip. The Portland Spirit’s sister ship, the Explorer, provides high-speed river tours of 10 famous Portland bridges, from St. Johns Bridge to Sellwood Bridge. The happy hour sightseeing cruise typically departs in the late afternoon to capture beautiful sunset views.

Portland Spirit offers group discounts on most of our public cruises. Choose from a brunch, lunch, dinner or sightseeing cruise and receive a discount for 10 or more people and much more. The other passengers who had ponied up $67 for the two-hour ride were celebrating birthdays and college reunions and entertaining friends from out of town. One couple had won tickets through an Instagram contest for Travel Portland; another was on vacation from Florida. This is our most popular tour where you’ll experience the excitement of going under up to 10 of Portland’s famous bridges.

Stairs are required to venture to the upper/outer decks. This combination of Happy Hour specials, picturesque views, historical narration, and onboard amenities ensures a delightful and enriching experience for all guests aboard the cruise. Private, customizable local boat tours from $199 for the first hour for 1-4 passengers.

They even have a 30-minute ride for those short on time. Offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, the Columbia River & Lunch tour explores the mighty Columbia with a stop for lunch at a floating restaurant. Wheelchairs are able to come aboard the enclosed lower deck — please notify us when booking.

Pass under the bridges that make Portland famous and travel through Portland’s industrial area to where the Willamette meets the Columbia. You’ll be treated to freshly prepared Northwest Cuisine and live narration by the acclaimed Dr. Stephen Dow Beckham along the way. The broad waters of the Columbia River will carry you from Portland’s vibrant harbor through the forest covered coast range on an adventure filled day retracing the route of Lewis & Clark. Ocean freighters and tugboats share our route to Astoria, a quaint scenic river town filled with history.