2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River
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Portland, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Eat a dinner prepared with local ingredients
- Relax as you cruise down the Willamette River
- See Portland from a unique perspective
- Enjoy live entertainment while you dine
What's Included
- Fresh prepared three-course dinner including bread, salad, choice of entrée and house dessert
- Private reserved table (window seating not guaranteed)
- Live piano music
- Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
- DinnerHouse Dessert (other desserts available for purchase)
- Appetizers (available for purchase)
- Beverages (available for purchase)
- Service gratuity
- Souvenir photo
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204, USA
Please note: A member of the Portland Spirit customer service team will contact you if there are any changes to your boarding location.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make your own way to the meeting point in time for your evening tour departure and board your cruise ship with space for up to 280 passengers. Take your seat at your private reserved table (window seats not guaranteed) and enjoy live piano music as you set sail along the Willamette River.
During the cruise, tuck into a delicious 3-course dinner of typical Pacific Northwest cuisine, served with bread, salad, a choice of entrées, and a house dessert. Head outside to admire views of the Portland skyline from the open-air outer decks, where you can listen to recorded commentary (also accessible via your cell phone).
Pass by Portland landmarks, including the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Oaks Amusement Park, Elk Rock Island, and the Portland Oregon Sign, and enjoy magnificent views of the city as the sun sets over the water. After about 2.5 hours on board, return to the meeting point, where your tour ends.
During the cruise, tuck into a delicious 3-course dinner of typical Pacific Northwest cuisine, served with bread, salad, a choice of entrées, and a house dessert. Head outside to admire views of the Portland skyline from the open-air outer decks, where you can listen to recorded commentary (also accessible via your cell phone).
Pass by Portland landmarks, including the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Oaks Amusement Park, Elk Rock Island, and the Portland Oregon Sign, and enjoy magnificent views of the city as the sun sets over the water. After about 2.5 hours on board, return to the meeting point, where your tour ends.
Salmon Street Springs (Pass By)
Hawthorne Bridge (Pass By)
Marquam Bridge (Pass By)
OMSI (Pass By)
Tilikum Crossing (Pass By)
Ross Island Bridge (Pass By)
Oaks Amusement Park (Pass By)
Sellwood Bridge (Pass By)
Sellwood Riverfront Park (Pass By)
Waverley Country Club (Pass By)
Elk Rock Island (Pass By)
Lake Oswego (Pass By)
Foothills Park (Pass By)
Morrison Bridge (Pass By)
Steel Bridge (Pass By)
Burnside Bridge (Pass By)
Portland Oregon Sign (Pass By)
Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Pass By)
Moda Center (Pass By)
Oregon Convention Center (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 280 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Sherrie_D
The cruise ship was well-staffed. We were attended to promptly and we had ample space for privacy, on all decks. We sailed out as the sun was setting but were still able to enjoy the views. We each ordered the chicken entree and found it to be really tasty. The serving was a lot and neither of could finish it. I would recommend this adventure and use this company again.
Reviews
4.4
based on 559 reviews
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Pamela_J, Aug 2026
The food was amazing and generous portions.
The view was beautiful.
Nice background piano music.
The staff was great.
Anne_S, Aug 2026
Food was great views were awesome
We had a wonderful time will recommend this to everyone music was also good!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the delicious food, beautiful views and live piano music on our Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon!
Tzvetan_N, Jul 2026
We had a great experience, service was excellent and the food was tasty. Nice views of downtown and the river
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the excellent service, delicious food and beautiful views of downtown Portland from the river. We appreciate you cruising with us and hope to see you aboard again soon!
Christine_D, Jul 2026
Everything was excellent pleasant to be able to say that in this day and age. Meat literally melted in mouth.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear everything exceeded your expectations. It's especially great to know you enjoyed your meal, and we'll be sure to share your compliments with our culinary team. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Nicolina_C, Jul 2026
The Service Staff was friendly, the ride was smooth, atmosphere fairly enjoyable. Good experience to try at least once!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for cruising with us on the Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise! We're glad you enjoyed the friendly service, smooth ride and relaxing atmosphere. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you'll join us again in the future!
Kim_P, Jul 2026
The food was absolutely delicious. Crew were fabulous. Views were amazing. Totally enjoyed the cruise.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the delicious food, fabulous crew and beautiful sunset views. It means so much to know you had such an enjoyable evening, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Pakhshan_N, Jul 2026
If you're looking for a relaxing afternoon and a fantastic evening in Oregon, this dinner cruise is an absolute must. Everything was seamless from the moment we stepped on board the peaceful vibe on the water, the stunning sunset views, and the warm atmosphere made for a truly refreshing escape.
The dinner was absolutely delicious and top quality, and the staff were wonderfully attentive and friendly. Combining a peaceful afternoon with an amazing dinner made for a memorable night out.
I highly recommend this experience to everyone!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We're honored to hear every part of your evening exceeded your expectations, from the peaceful atmosphere and stunning sunset views to the delicious dinner and friendly service. This is exactly what we strive for. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back aboard whenever you're in Oregon again!
Lisa_C, Jul 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner cruise on the Willamette. The food was delicious and the wait staff attentive. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted you enjoyed your dinner cruise, from the delicious food to the attentive service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you aboard again soon.
Jennifer_K, Jul 2026
Absolutely a fantastic way to take in the riverfront in a relaxing fashion. The food was amazing and our server Lacey was adorable. Highly recommend the steelhead dinner. Will do again when back.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so happy you enjoyed the relaxing cruise, amazing food, and beautiful riverfront scenery. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Lacey. She'll be thrilled to hear she made your experience so memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you're in Portland!
Jennifer_K, Jul 2026
This was such a nice time spent with my husband! We came from Nevada and very much enjoyed the dinner, entertainment and crew!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for cruising with us! We're honored you chose to spend part of your visit to Portland aboard the Portland Spirit. It means so much to hear you and your husband enjoyed the dinner, entertainment and our crew. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you back the next time you're visiting from Nevada!
James_K, Jul 2026
Very organized and professionally done. Excellent food and service, great experience. Great views of Portland from the boat . Highly recommended
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind recommendation! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, organization, and beautiful views of Portland from the river. We hope we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you back aboard for another cruise in the future!
Lourdes_d, Jul 2026
We had a great time! Dinner was delicious and service was amazing! The person playing the piano was excellent and had offered a wide range of songs and was very enjoyable to listen to. The views were also very nice along the river and our dinner cruise ended with a beautiful sunset. I highly recommend it!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the delicious dinner, amazing service, beautiful sunset, and talented pianist. It means so much to hear you'd highly recommend the cruise. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Cathy_R, Jul 2026
This is very awkward boarding & off boarding for anyone with less
than perfect legs! Very steep ramps & stairs. Obviously not set up
for ADA. The food was subpar....it was like they tried to make it
fancy but had no taste and texture on top of chicken was disgusting.
They tried!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear parts of your experience fell short of expectations.
Because the Willamette River's water level changes significantly throughout the year, the boarding ramp can occasionally become quite steep. To assist guests with mobility challenges, we have an ramp-assist device and crew members available to help guests board and disembark safely using this mechanism upon request.
We're also sorry to hear your meal wasn't to your liking. We appreciate your comments and will share them with our culinary team as we continually work to improve our menu.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.
Brian_G, Jul 2026
My wife and I took my mother who was in town visiting. The food was delicious, the service fantastic and the music was great! We will definitely do this as a fun evening again!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for choosing the Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise while your mother was visiting! We're happy your family enjoyed the delicious food, fantastic service, and live piano music. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another fun evening on the river.
Bryana_C, Jul 2026
Kelsey was amazing and even lit a candle for my husband who was celebrating his birthday! Thank you for making this moment special for us!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for celebrating your husband's birthday with us! We're so happy Kelsey helped make the occasion extra special. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. Thank you for choosing Portland Spirit to celebrate such a special moment, and we hope to welcome you both back aboard again soon!
Linda_G, Jul 2026
This cruise was a very relaxing way to end our trip to Portland. Fortunately our weather was spectacular, which made the experience even nicer. My entire family thought the food was fantastic (I had the Steelhead, which was great) and the views amazing. The pianist was talented and added to the ambiance. My only suggestion for improvement would be to add to the serving staff. The servers had WAY too many tables to manage. This caused dinner to be elongated, taking away from the time we would have liked to spend on the deck. But overall, I highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for ending your Portland visit with our Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise! We're delighted your family enjoyed the beautiful weather, food, scenic views, and live piano music. We're especially glad to hear you enjoyed the steelhead!
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the pace of service. We'll share your comments with our management team as we continually evaluate staffing levels to ensure guests have a great experience on board. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Portland!
Christy_C, Jul 2026
This was a nice cruise. The food was good with good service! Definitely go outside on the upper level to see the views.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cruise, the food and the service. We couldn't agree more, the views from the upper deck are one of the highlights of the experience! We appreciate you cruising with us and hope to welcome you back on board again soon.
Stacie_W, Jul 2026
To make sure u only choose the cheesecake which is complimentary, others are a fee. Advertised as dessert included, false advertising. The food was good, but horrible service
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we're very sorry that the service you received did not meet our standards as we usually receive high marks for our service. We've shared your comments with our General Manager and Director of Service so they can investigate further with the team.
Regarding the dessert, we advertise our dinner cruises including a "house dessert," which is typically New York cheesecake, though the selection may vary. We apologize if that wasn't communicated clearly and appreciate you bringing it to our attention.
Thank you again for your feedback. It helps us improve the experience for future guests.
LaDonna_V, Jul 2026
Pleasant. Peaceful on the river.
Good food, very large portions.
Super nice staff.
Great views and comfy spots to sit.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise! We're so glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere on the river, generous food portions, beautiful views, and comfortable seating. We especially appreciate your kind words about our crew. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you aboard again soon!
Victoria_K, Jul 2026
Make sure to arrive a little early as a takes a few minutes to walk from parking to the ship. (~5-10 minutes), and people lined up early for the pictures.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for cruising with us and for sharing these helpful tips for future guests! We appreciate your review and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Diana_B, Jul 2026
Great experience! The food was good and our server was wonderful. They made my son's birthday very special.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for celebrating your son's birthday with us on the Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and that your server helped make his birthday extra special. We appreciate you choosing to celebrate with us and hope to welcome your family aboard again soon!
PETYA_F, Jul 2026
The good: the boat takes you to a tour of a river, lined with beautiful houses and old historic bridges. The not so good: the quality of the boat, the services, the food, the entertainment. Everything seems to be of a low quality and not justifying the advertised value and price
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear the experience didn't meet your expectations. While we're glad you enjoyed the scenery and historic bridges along the Willamette River, we're disappointed that the boat, food, entertainment, and overall experience fell short for you.
We take comments like yours seriously and will share your feedback with our management team as we continually look for ways to improve. If you have any specific feedback, we would love to hear exactly how those elements fell short. You can email me directly at Mandy@portlandspirit.com or even message us on social media (@portlandspirit). We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to serve you and wish you the very best in your future travels.
Katarya_J, Jul 2026
I went on this cruise experience solo, and the cruise team made special accomodations so I had the best experience. I got a whole table to myself with a beautiful view of the water. There is an app you can use to listen to the narration throughout dinner. The galley team accomodated changes I requested to my meal. I was served the biggest piece of salmon I have ever seen in my LIFE!! My waiter was extremely nice and helpful. The ship went much further down the river than I was expecting which was a delightful surprise. I now have a long list of new places to visit next time I'm in Oregon! Please take advantage of going to the top deck. The sky and water are lovely! The captain even let people learn about how the ship operates (a very cool photo op). Overall, extremely lovely and absolutely worth the value!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for such a wonderful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that your Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise exceeded your expectations and that our crew was able to help make your solo adventure so memorable.
It's great to know you enjoyed your window table, the onboard narration, and the flexibility of our culinary team in accommodating your meal requests. We especially loved reading your reaction to the steelhead portion! We'll be sure to share your kind words with both our galley and service teams.
We're also glad you had the opportunity to explore the top deck, learn about the vessel from the captain, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Willamette River. One of our favorite things about cruising is helping guests discover Portland and Oregon from a unique perspective, so it's wonderful to hear you left with a list of places you'd like to visit on a future trip.
Thank you again for choosing to cruise with us and for recommending the experience to others. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back aboard the next time you're in Oregon!
Laura_H, Jul 2026
This was really fun and educational. They have an app you can download that gives a lot of history and information about the sights of Portland.
The staff were very attentive and made the experience that much better.
The water and views were beautiful!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed learning about Portland through our narration, taking in the beautiful river views, and receiving attentive service from our crew. We appreciate you cruising with us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Scott_S, Jul 2026
It was beautiful, food was ok
It was great to see that area by water. It definitely gives the city and area a different perspective
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise. We're glad you enjoyed seeing Portland from the water and experiencing the city from a different perspective. We appreciate your feedback on the meal and hope to welcome you aboard again in the future.
Salvador_S, Jun 2026
We got to the ship at 7pm and were the last people to board. All the other people were seated and had started their dinners. We were not aware that being early would be a benefit.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for joining us and for sharing your feedback. We're sorry you missed the beginning of the boarding experience.
For our dinner cruises, boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. with departure at 7:00 p.m., and we encourage guests to arrive during the boarding window. Arriving early allows you to settle in, place your entrée orders and enjoy an appetizer before departure. We appreciate your comments and will continue looking for ways to better communicate the boarding and departure times to our guests.
We hope you still enjoyed your time on the river and have the opportunity to cruise with us again.
Ge_G, Jun 2026
Great cruise and food. Smooth ride; Photo option prior to boarding. $20 optional photo purchase. The steelhead and cherry -yaki w/ the mashed potatoes was top tier! The French & Espresso Martini drinks were delicious. Great bartender! Brad was our server, friendly and great service energy. Great teamwork in customer service. Views were great with a beautiful sunset. The option to go out to the side of the boats was great! I wish on the inside area they would provide a speaker on the route but the map provided was suitable. The piano experience could be adjusted to maybe a saxophonist or violinist. 10/10 Recommend stop if in the PNW.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the smooth ride, beautiful sunset, delicious food and cocktails, and Brad's friendly service. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him and our bartending team.
We also appreciate your suggestions regarding the onboard narration and live entertainment. Guest feedback like yours helps us continue to evaluate ways to enhance the experience. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back aboard the next time you're in the Pacific Northwest!
Bernice_R, Jun 2026
A lovely experience. Such a nice way to see the city from the ship and enjoy a delicious meal. Service was great and very welcoming atmosphere. Thoroughly delighted with my selection to do in Portland.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise! We're thrilled you found it to be such a lovely way to experience Portland from the water. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the delicious meal, welcoming service, and beautiful river views. Thank you for making us part of your visit to Portland, and we hope to see you again someday!
Kaleah_F, Jun 2026
My parents thoroughly enjoyed this experience! They said the food was surprisingly delicious and the staff was very pleasant. They also enjoyed the live entertainment!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for choosing the Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise for your parents! We're delighted they enjoyed the delicious food, pleasant crew, and live entertainment. We appreciate your kind review and hope to welcome your family aboard again soon!
Lori_B, Jun 2026
The food was wonderful with many options for main course. I had the lamb and my husband had braised boneless ribs. Both were excellent and well prepared. Our waiter Jeff was very informative as well as a great waiter. The sights are very nice and lots of beautiful homes. If you see kids out by the shore be prepared for their version of entertainment! I’ll let you find that out on your own! I would highly recommend and if you have trouble with motion sickness you will be fine.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the lamb and braised short ribs, as well as Jeff's attentive and informative service. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him.
We're also glad you enjoyed the scenery and appreciated your teaser about the kid's version of entertainment! Thank you for mentioning the smooth ride as well. Many first-time cruisers are pleasantly surprised by how stable the Portland Spirit is on the river.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon.
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