Top Portland Cruises & Sailing

Whether you want to relax after a long day of sightseeing or need to unwind at the end of your workweek, a sunset dinner cruise along the Willamette River is sure to do the trick. The journey offers spectacular views of the Portland skyline and city’s main landmarks. Listen to live music while you enjoy a freshly cooked Pacific Northwest meal.

Enjoy lunch along the Willamette River on a 2-hour cruise in Portland. Great for newcomers and locals alike, the leisurely cruise presents an expansive vista of Portland from the water. In addition to exceptional views and food, the afternoon tour also includes commentary from your captain and live entertainment. Prepared with local ingredients, your meal can be upgraded to include an appetizer and dessert.

Get an up-close look at the Columbia River Gorge on a sightseeing cruise that takes you under the Bridge of the Gods and past sights such as the Bonneville Dam, Native American fishing platforms, and locations where kite surfers and wind surfers show off their skills. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase on board the boat.

Start your day off right with a 2-hour brunch cruise along the Willamette River. Board the boat in the late morning and soak in the scenery of northern Oregon as your boat glides away from Portland. When you’re ready, help yourself to a buffet brunch accompanied by sparkling wine or apple cider. You can walk around the deck or sit near the cabin windows to view the stunning landscape.

Hop aboard the Portland Spirit for a trip along the Willamette River with this sightseeing tour of Portland. Your captain will ferry you under some of the city's famous bridges and waterfront sights, and you'll have plenty of chances to take photos of the city right from the water. You'll also have the option to buy snacks and drinks from the onboard bistro.

Start your evening on the Columbia River on a dinner cruise that provides views of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area from a historical sternwheeler. A seasonal menu features local ingredients for the 3-course dinner with bread, salad, main course, and dessert. Along the way, listen to stories and history about the river from the captain. Drinks are available for purchase.

Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Come experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed Natural Scenic Reserves. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, a historic lodge, and the famed Bonneville Dam Sturgeon viewing center.

Escape the city for an afternoon exploring some of greater Portland's most scenic falls. Set out to see Multnomah Falls as well as other falls along the Columbia River Gorge, home to the largest concentration of waterfalls in the country. Take plenty of pics of the cascading waters or simply bask in their beauty. You'll enjoy incredible panoramic views from the Crown Point Vista House while an expert guide fills you and your group in on local flora, fauna and history.

Sailors will enjoy a two hour sunset sail aboard a beautiful yacht in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. Sailors can interact with the captain, learn to sail, steer the boat, winch in the jib sheets, or just relax on the deck as we navigate up and down the mighty Columbia in the wake of Lewis and Clark.

Get an alternative view of the Columbia River Gorge with this two-hour tour aboard a sternwheeler boat. While aboard, you'll get to dine on a buffet brunch of Northwest cuisine, sip on bottomless champagne, and take in the views from three different decks while an expert local guide provides narration about the region and its history.

Visit Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge, with a couple of stops for wine tasting along the way, with this full-day tour. You'll visit Multnomah Falls, the Columbia Gorge's most famous attraction, hang out at Mt. Hood's historic Timberline Lodge, and pay a visit to two different wineries to taste Gorge-produced wine at your leisure.

Discover lava tube caves, old-growth forests, waterfalls, and more on a guided tour of Mt. St. Helens. The park’s vastness and variety of attractions can be overwhelming on your own, but by visiting with a guide you don’t miss any of the highlights. Plus, you can learn about the area’s geology, ecology, and history—much of which you might miss if visiting the park on your own.

Explore the northern stretches of the Oregon Coast with a local guide on this private, customizable tour from Portland. You'll get to ride along the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, take a hike through old-growth forest, and stop at one or two local towns or attractions of your choosing along the way.

Portland is home to a buzzing array of neighborhoods, historical highlights, and natural attractions—and this private, half-day tour makes for a seamless introduction. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times and hop aboard your luxury, air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit the International Rose Test Garden and Pittock Mansion, and will drive past landmarks like the Oregon Zoo, Portland Art Museum, and more as you explore the city’s neighborhoods.

Want to check out Portland's hot thrift shop scene? You just have to know where to go! Come along with me for a tour of shops that include everything from items plucked out of the dump to high-end Prada at a second hand boutique! Portland's thrifting culture is rooted in our respect for the environment and a commitment to re-use and recycle useable goods rather than send them to the landfill. Consequently, we have many thrift shops of every kind and category! There's no place better to begin than SE Hawthorne Ave., a vibrant street of secondhand shops, as well as a food carts, coffee shops, and small businesses selling made-in-portland goods. It's my treat for coffee or cocktails as we meet to get acquainted and caffeinated! This is a team experience so we can share what we're looking for and act as scouts for each other (me: Frye boots, color brown, size 10). I look forward to going thrifting with you in Portland!

If the Oregon Coast is known for anything, it's the majestic views, rugged cliffs, and charming towns. On this private tour from Portland, enjoy the best of what the coast has to offer. You're whisked off on a scenic drive, stop at a local vineyard for a wine tasting (own expense), and stretch your legs with a walk on the beach.

There's no better way to explore Portland than on bicycle, and with this private electric bike tour, you'll get to see the best of what this city has to offer, like a local! This tour is led by a former city spokesperson who knows the city inside and out. There will be plenty of stops along the way for photos and snacks, and special requests can be made in advance.

Escape the city for half a day—and explore the scenic highlights of the popular Columbia River Gorge—on this private tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, set off in a luxury Mercedes, and head into nature. You’ll discover stretches of the 74-mile (119-kilometer) highway, and immerse yourself in the Pacific Northwest scenery. Discover waterfalls like Latourell Falls and Multnomah Falls, admire Beacon Rock, stop at scenic viewpoints, and more.

Mt. Hood is the highest summit in Oregon, and the fourth highest in the Cascades. It features waterfalls, glaciers, and historic Timberline Lodge, built by local artisans during the Great Depression, and featuring the longest ski season in the US. To the north of Mt. Hood is the Hood River Valley. You will get intimate with this area through a visit to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, fruit stands in the Hood River Valley, downtown Hood River (your opportunity for lunch and/or alcoholic beverages), and breathtaking stops in the eastern and western Columbia River Gorge (Multnomah Falls included). Your expert guide, with formal background in ecology and natural resources, will teach you about the natural and cultural history of the area, as you drive the Mt. Hood and Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byways. Maximum group size of 11. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel.

Visit Mount Hood and many of the highlights of the Columbia Gorge in just one day with this private tour from Portland. You’ll visit Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, four Columbia Gorge Waterfalls (including famous Multnomah Falls), and get the chance to stop by two wineries in the region, with lunch included along the way.