Top Portland Water Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is the only commercially available scenic tour on this section of river. You will learn the rich history of the area going back to the mid 1800's. You will see a small local ferry boat that has served the area continuously since the days of the early pioneers and covered wagons.

Ride the Explorer Jet-boat from Portland to the Columbia Gorge as we embark on a journey into the Heart of the Columbia Gorge to search for the illusive creature known as Bigfoot. See the landmarks that make the Northwest famous, while listening to live and recorded narration about the history of the Columbia Gorge and Bigfoot's presence in the Northwest. Enjoy content created by Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot" star, Cliff Barackman. This half-day adventure includes 3.5 hours of cruise time. You are welcome to bring food and drink on board. The Explorer is an open-air boat and not climate controlled; please dress for weather. Although the boat is covered, there is an uncovered deck in the back. Please note that river conditions vary and may result in frequent, sustained turbulent motion along with varied weather. For safety and comfort, guests should be in good health and without conditions that could be aggravated by motion. There is a restroom on board.