2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland Spirit Cruises & Events
4.5
Mark_P
3 days ago
It was a great experience for my wife and I. We celebrated our four years anniversary. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
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
Departure Point
- Please note: A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your boarding location.
- Please note: A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your boarding location.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Hawthorne BridgeMain to Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, , Portland, OregonWe'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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Marquam BridgeInterstate 5, , Portland, OregonTravel 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: OMSI1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214Cruise by OMSI and see the USS Blueback, a barbel class submarine in the United States Navy.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Tilikum CrossingCrosses the Willamette River, Portland, OregonTilikum 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ross Island BridgeConnects Arthur Street to Powell Boulevard, , Portland, OregonYou'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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sellwood BridgeConnects State Highway 43 and Sellwood neighborhood, , Portland, OregonYou'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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sellwood Riverfront Park1 SE Spokane St, , Portland, OregonThis 7-acre park is a haven for dog lovers with its off-leash dog area and sandy beaches.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Oaks Amusement Park7805 SE Oaks Park Way, , Portland, OregonCruise 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Waverley Country Club1100 SE Waverly Dr, , Portland, OregonCruise 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Elk Rock IslandNear Southeast 19th Avenue and Sparrow Street, , Portland, OregonThe 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Burnside BridgeConnects East and West Burnside streets, , Portland, OregonCruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after a Scottish immigrant, John L. Morrison, who built the first home on Morrison Street. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Portland Oregon Sign70 NW Couch St, Portland, OregonCruise 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Moda Center1 N Center Court St, Portland, OregonThe 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Oregon Convention Center777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, , Portland, OregonThe 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Tom McCall Waterfront ParkFront Avenue, , Portland, OregonThe Steel Bridge is quite remarkable for all its design characteristics. It is the world's only double deck bridge with independent lifts. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Steel BridgeConnects Northwest Front Avenue and Northwest Flanders Street to Northeast Williams Avenue, , Portland, OregonThe Oregon Convention Center is easy to recognize from the water due to its two blue-green glass spires.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Morrison BridgeConnects Southeast Morrison and Belmont streets to Southwest Alder and Washington streets, , Portland, OregonCruise 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. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional 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
- This is a Non-Smoking Vessel
- Wheelchairs are able to come aboard the enclosed lower deck — please notify us when booking. Stairs are required to venture to the upper decks.
- Live piano music
- Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
- Private reserved table (Window seating not guaranteed)
- Fresh prepared Northwest lunch with choice of entrée
- Salad, appetizer or dessert (available for purchase)
- Beverages (available for purchase)
- Service gratuity
- Souvenir photo
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
Departure Point
- Please note: A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your boarding location.
- Please note: A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your boarding location.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Hawthorne BridgeMain to Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, , Portland, OregonWe'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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Marquam BridgeInterstate 5, , Portland, OregonTravel 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: OMSI1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214Cruise by OMSI and see the USS Blueback, a barbel class submarine in the United States Navy.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Tilikum CrossingCrosses the Willamette River, Portland, OregonTilikum 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ross Island BridgeConnects Arthur Street to Powell Boulevard, , Portland, OregonYou'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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sellwood BridgeConnects State Highway 43 and Sellwood neighborhood, , Portland, OregonYou'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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sellwood Riverfront Park1 SE Spokane St, , Portland, OregonThis 7-acre park is a haven for dog lovers with its off-leash dog area and sandy beaches.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Oaks Amusement Park7805 SE Oaks Park Way, , Portland, OregonCruise 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Waverley Country Club1100 SE Waverly Dr, , Portland, OregonCruise 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Elk Rock IslandNear Southeast 19th Avenue and Sparrow Street, , Portland, OregonThe 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Burnside BridgeConnects East and West Burnside streets, , Portland, OregonCruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after a Scottish immigrant, John L. Morrison, who built the first home on Morrison Street. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Portland Oregon Sign70 NW Couch St, Portland, OregonCruise 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Moda Center1 N Center Court St, Portland, OregonThe 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Oregon Convention Center777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, , Portland, OregonThe 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Tom McCall Waterfront ParkFront Avenue, , Portland, OregonThe Steel Bridge is quite remarkable for all its design characteristics. It is the world's only double deck bridge with independent lifts. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Steel BridgeConnects Northwest Front Avenue and Northwest Flanders Street to Northeast Williams Avenue, , Portland, OregonThe Oregon Convention Center is easy to recognize from the water due to its two blue-green glass spires.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Morrison BridgeConnects Southeast Morrison and Belmont streets to Southwest Alder and Washington streets, , Portland, OregonCruise 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. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional 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
- This is a Non-Smoking Vessel
- Wheelchairs are able to come aboard the enclosed lower deck — please notify us when booking. Stairs are required to venture to the upper decks.
- Live piano music
- Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
- Private reserved table (Window seating not guaranteed)
- Fresh prepared Northwest lunch with choice of entrée
- Salad, appetizer or dessert (available for purchase)
- Beverages (available for purchase)
- Service gratuity
- Souvenir photo
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Mark_P
It was a great experience for my wife and I. We celebrated our four years anniversary. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Cynthia_M
Wonderful experience. Great food with generous portions. All on the crew were so polite. Great beverage options. Our server, Kelsey, was a delight.
Sharon_G
The brunch cruise was excellent! The staff and food were amazing!!! We were greeted by the captain who was very personable and friendly. We would definitely do this cruise again.