2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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The best way to dine in Portland, Oregon — on the Willamette River enhanced by dazzling city sights and lights. You'll enjoy an evening featuring Northwest cuisine (locally sourced and prepared fresh on board), live piano music and narration of the sights on the outer decks. This two and a half hour cruise on the Willamette River is perfect for Portland natives and newcomers alike.
Vessel is subject to change.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Salmon Street Springs
Board The Portland Spirit
Hawthorne Bridge
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.
What‘s Included
Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
Live piano music
Private reserved table (window seating not guaranteed)
House Dessert (other desserts available for purchase)
Fresh prepared three-course dinner including bread, salad, choice of entrée and house dessert
Appetizers (available for purchase)
Beverages (available for purchase)
Service gratuity
Souvenir photo
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2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River
Reviews
480 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Sharon S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Food, atmosphere and all over experience was great! The food was perfect and the wait staff paid great attention to detail. It wasn't too crowded so you could enjoy conversation with others!
Nice evening dinner cruise on the Willamette River
Crandall A,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The cruise is advertised as a sunset dinner cruise with a 6 PM start but when we went in January, it was well past dark. The food was good. The service was good. The entertainment was good. In my opinion, two hours would’ve been better than 2 1/2. I felt it was slightly overpriced.
Was okay
786pauliner,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00My lamb was raw. The staff was nice about it but honestly the food was not cooked fresh or on the ship because they couldn't fix the issue. The music was extra boring. A dj would have been better for the holiday.
Mid
Melissa C,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The dinner was good, I wish there were more places to lounge. Most of the trip is down the Columbia gorge, but the end is portland. The tour guide was automated and mid, but the portland bridges were cool to see on the top deck.
Great Experience
Quinn M,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Seth was amazing! Top notch service, funny, and professional! Really made the whole experience worthwhile!
Disappointing
Susan A,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We went on the night cruise in December hoping to see holiday lights. The unnecessarily bright inside light reflected off the windows so we could not see outside. They dimmed the indoor lights briefly, which improved the view, but turned them back up after a few minutes for no apparent reason. When we went to the outdoor observation deck, there were few holiday lights on the route (obviously not something the tour operator could contol). The food included in the fare was awful, though the drinks, appetizer and dessert for which we paid extra on board were good. The ramp to board is very steep for people with mobility challenges. Our server was attentive and personable. I was glad we did not pay the supplement $72 per person as of Dec 2025) offered a few days before the tour. It provided a guaranteed window table, one free drink, and a couple of other freebies I can't recall. Almost all of the tables are window tables anyway and the drinks are about $15 each.
It was relaxing and the...
ann C,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was relaxing and the food was great. The first time was 30 years ago spring the day and I had been meaning to come back. This time it was at night.
A Must Experience
Karen H,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience greatly exceeded our expectations! Service was outstanding plus the dinner was yummy!! The piano player set a romantic mood and it was truly beautiful to cruise at night with all the glimmering lights of the city.
Great dinner! Loved the...
Larry H,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great dinner! Loved the piano music, and the lights reflecting on the water was beautiful! Also met a nice couple who were celebrating their 60 years of marriage.
Portland dinner cruise
Stuart O,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great food. Lovely venue. Piano music was a nice touch. Loved the steelhead trout. Service was good and had a wonderful time
From US$127.00
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