2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

Departure Point

• 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.

Return Details

• 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.

Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages Available

• Audio guide - English
• Printed guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Salmon Street Springs
Salmon Street and Front Ave., , Portland, Oregon
Board The Portland Spirit
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Stop At: Hawthorne Bridge
Main to Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, , Portland, Oregon
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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Stop At: Marquam Bridge
Interstate 5, , Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: OMSI
1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
Cruise by OMSI and see the USS Blueback, a barbel class submarine in the United States Navy.
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Stop At: Tilikum Crossing
Crosses the Willamette River, Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Ross Island Bridge
Connects Arthur Street to Powell Boulevard, , Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park Way, , Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Sellwood Bridge
Connects State Highway 43 and Sellwood neighborhood, , Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Sellwood Riverfront Park
1 SE Spokane St, , Portland, Oregon
This 7-acre park is a haven for dog lovers with its off-leash dog area and sandy beaches.
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Stop At: Waverley Country Club
1100 SE Waverly Dr, , Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Elk Rock Island
Near Southeast 19th Avenue and Sparrow Street, , Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Foothills Park
1000 SW Huntington Ave, Portland, Oregon
Foothills park was completed in 2005 and has become one of Lake Oswego’s premier riverfront parks.
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Stop At: Morrison Bridge
Connects Southeast Morrison and Belmont streets to Southwest Alder and Washington streets, , Portland, Oregon
Cruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after a Scottish immigrant, John L. Morrison, who built the first home on Morrison Street.
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Stop At: Steel Bridge
Connects Northwest Front Avenue and Northwest Flanders Street to Northeast Williams Avenue, , Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Burnside Bridge
Connects East and West Burnside streets, , Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Portland Oregon Sign
70 NW Couch St, Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Front Avenue, , Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Moda Center
1 N Center Court St, Portland, Oregon
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.
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Stop At: Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, , Portland, Oregon
The Oregon Convention Center is easy to recognize from the water due to its two blue-green glass spires.
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Additional Information

• 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

Inclusions

• 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

Exclusions

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

Redemption Instructions
Checking Into Your Cruise:
- IMPORTANT: You will need to show the QR code in this email to board the vessel. Please have this email readily available on your mobile device or a printed copy to be scanned upon boarding.
- Please arrive early! The boat leaves promptly at the scheduled departure time. For the sake of everyone on board, we are unable to delay for late arrivals.
- When you arrive at the dock, you will first be greeted by our captain; passengers 18 years of age and older must carry photo identification.
- We are U.S. Coast Guard regulated; as part of our safety and security plan we take a required boarding photo of all passengers, but it's optional to purchase the printed souvenir photo.

Please Note:
- Historical narration is available on outer decks or you may bring headphones for your cell phone to listen via the Listen Everywhere app from your table; instructions will be provided. App is not available on Willamette Star or Crystal Dolphin cruises.
- We recommend business casual or dressy casual for our meal cruises. Avoid thin high heels.
- All carry-on bags are subject to inspection.
- The boarding area is not covered; please dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility Options
- Wheelchairs may come aboard the enclosed lower deck. Please notify us prior to your cruise if you would like lower deck seating to avoid stairs.
- Printed narration guides are available to those with hearing impairments or prefer a visual guide. A large print version of the narration guide is also available to borrow.
- If you don't have a smart phone and wish to listen to the narration from your table, you may request to check out our narration iPod (subject to availability).
- For guests with sensory sensitivities due to autism or other neurodivergent traits, we offer sensory kits on board upon request, including items like an eye mask and earplugs.
- Have questions? Visit our FAQ page, call our office during business hours at 503-224-3900 or reply to this email.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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