2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River
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Portland, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Experience Portland from the Willamette River
- Enjoy live entertainment during your meal
- Eat a freshly prepared Northwest lunch
- Listen to live commentary about the city’s landmarks
What's Included
- Fresh prepared Northwest lunch with choice of entrée
- Private reserved table (Window seating not guaranteed)
- Live piano music
- Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
- Salad, appetizer or dessert (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
Hawthorne Bridge (Pass By)
Marquam Bridge (Pass By)
OMSI (Pass By)
Tilikum Crossing (Pass By)
Ross Island Bridge (Pass By)
Sellwood Bridge (Pass By)
Sellwood Riverfront Park (Pass By)
Oaks Amusement Park (Pass By)
Waverley Country Club (Pass By)
Elk Rock Island (Pass By)
Morrison Bridge (Pass By)
Burnside Bridge (Pass By)
Portland Oregon Sign (Pass By)
Moda Center (Pass By)
Steel Bridge (Pass By)
Oregon Convention Center (Pass By)
Tom McCall Waterfront Park (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
- 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.
- Boarding photo required as part of our safety & security plan
- 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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Reviews
4.6
based on 315 reviews
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Antoinette_Y, Aug 2026
The crew and food were fantastic! Learned a few things about the Willamette river, and had a great time doing it!
jenn, Aug 2026
Cruise was delightful. The staff was very friendly and the food was great. Options for everyone, including vegetarian. It lasted about 2 hours, which was the perfect amount of time.
Neri_C, Aug 2026
This trip meant a lot to me. Going with a friend, we had a great conversation.The best lunch and dessert, lots of pictures. It was a relaxing moment even though I had to wear bracelets for my nausea, but we enjoyed it. Me and my friend have been trying to keep in touch. And travel as much as we can and enjoy life.We've been friends for more than thirty five years..
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for such a heartfelt review. We're honored that you chose to spend this special time with a friend of more than 35 years aboard our Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise. It means so much to know you were able to relax, enjoy great conversation, delicious food and create lasting memories together. Thank you for letting us be a small part of your friendship, and we hope to welcome you both aboard again in the future.
Virgnia_M, Jul 2026
Great experience on the Spirit! All of the staff and crew were welcoming and nice. Our server Lucas did a great job!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you had a great experience aboard the Portland Spirit and that our crew made you feel welcome. We'll be sure to share your compliments with Lucas. He'll be delighted to know his service helped make your cruise memorable. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Luis_J, Jul 2026
Wonderful experience, excellent food and great service. Wish it had been longer. The views are fantastic!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, service, and beautiful river views. We especially love hearing that you wished the cruise had been longer. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you'll join us again, perhaps on a dinner cruise which is a bit longer.
Michele_T, Jul 2026
It was a pleasant experience and we enjoyed great food. The staff was friendly and helpful.
The audio narration was not in the dining floor.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We're so glad you enjoyed the delicious food and friendly service. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the narration. While live narration is available on the outdoor decks, guests dining inside can enjoy live piano music, or listen to the tour guide through our narration app, borrow one of our pre-loaded iPods, or use one of our printed narration booklets. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
Beth_M, Jul 2026
Food was fabulous, service great and servers very knowledgeable of the history and filled in extra tidbits outsides of recording. weather was perfect. Nice historical narrative regarding the river.
Roberta_F, Jun 2026
The cruise was delightful with interesting information about the bridges and other landmarks along the Willamette River in Portland. The food was delicious. Our group ordered a variety of entrées and all of them were quite good, as was the cheesecake for the included dessert in the lunch. The staff were very pleasant and helpful as well. My adult daughter, 97-year-old father and I all had a very nice time.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We're so pleased your family enjoyed the historical narration, delicious lunch, and friendly service. It means a lot to hear that three generations were able to share such a memorable afternoon together. We hope to welcome you all back aboard again in the future!
Dorothy_H, Jun 2026
Bring a jacket, the dining room was air-conditioned beautifully.
I didn't expect the food to be great, in fact I almost ate before I went. However, we ordered the trout on the Caesar salad and it was delicious.
They also have a cute little gift shop on board that's worth checking out.
The piano player was excellent, and the staff was very attentive. We took cash to tip them.
It was a lovely day and worth the money!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We're delighted the food exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the steelhead Caesar salad, live piano music, attentive service and our onboard gift shop.
We also appreciate your helpful tip about bringing a light jacket. Thank you again for cruising with us, and we hope to see you aboard again soon!
Donna_B, Jun 2026
Wonderful lunch cruise on the Willamette River. Staff was very accommodating of my garlic allergy! Food was delicious!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for cruising with us! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your lunch cruise and that our team was able to accommodate your garlic allergy. Providing a safe and enjoyable dining experience for guests with dietary needs is very important to us.
We're delighted you enjoyed the food and appreciate your kind words. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
Deborah_M, Jun 2026
Relaxing, fun and the food was divine! I had the steelhead it was so good! We brought our service dog and they were very accommodating.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We're thrilled to hear you found the experience relaxing and fun, and that you enjoyed the steelhead. It's one of our most popular menu selections.
We're also glad our crew was able to accommodate your service dog and help make your experience comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
margomagoo51, Jun 2026
The food was really good, service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere was so calming, with beautiful scenery gliding by and a wonderful piano player.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the kind review of the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We’re so glad you enjoyed the calming atmosphere, beautiful scenery, delicious food and friendly service. Live piano music really does add something special to the experience. We appreciate you cruising with us and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon.
Chuck_S, Jun 2026
Upgraded to the Admiral’s package. Definitely enhanced the experience. Corey was our server and he was so personable and made sure we took advantage of all the perks of the admiral package. Plenty of good food and drinks. Guaranteed window seat. Plenty of time to explore boat and tour the pilot house and meet Captain. Even though there were other passengers on board we felt we received very individualized service making the whole experience special.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Wow, thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear the Admiral’s Package helped make your Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise feel extra special. Cory will be so happy to hear your kind words. He truly enjoys creating memorable experiences for guests and making sure they get the most out of their visit.
We’re glad you enjoyed the window seating, pilot house visit, food, drinks, and personalized service. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
Stacey_S, Jun 2026
Easy to schedule. Whole process was easy. Very welcoming, gracious staff. Waiter was very entertaining.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We’re thrilled to hear the process was easy from booking to boarding and that our staff made you feel welcome. We especially love hearing that your waiter added to the fun of the experience. We hope to welcome you back aboard soon!
barbara_m, Jun 2026
It is awesome. Bring cash for the keyboard player( pianist) and come hungry. Bring a sweatshirt and make sure you check out the upper deck. Bring your ear buds, the narration is interesting! If you are not from Oregon, this is so amazing ....learning about some history and current events.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review of the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We love all your great tips for future guests, especially enjoying the upper deck, bringing earbuds for narration, and arriving hungry! We’re so glad you enjoyed learning more about Portland’s history and happenings along the river. Thank you for cruising with us, and we hope to welcome you back aboard again soon.
Natasha_W, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful time on the 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River. What a nice, relaxing way to start our day, and the food was even better than I was expecting. Our server, Jess, was very nice and provided excellent service throughout the trip. It was a really cool way to see Portland from a different perspective, taking in the historical narration about all the different bridges and landmarks along the river while listening to the live piano music. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a relaxing afternoon on the water.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for such a thoughtful review of the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the relaxing pace of the cruise, the food, live piano music, and historical narration along the river.
Jess will be so happy to hear your kind words. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with her. There really is something special about seeing Portland from the water, and we’re so glad you enjoyed that unique perspective.
Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back aboard again in the future!
Shay_S, Jun 2026
Excellent food and friendly service. Was a fun and relaxing trip. The vessel was clean and spacious.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, friendly service and relaxing time on the river. It’s also wonderful to hear the vessel felt clean and spacious. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon.
Neelam_D, May 2026
“We had a great experience overall. The views were amazing, and our server was very sweet and attentive. The food was good with generous portion sizes. The boat and bathrooms were both very clean and well-maintained. There was a pianist playing throughout the cruise, and guests even had the option to request their favorite songs, which made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. The boat crew was also very friendly and welcoming. We ordered drinks from the bar as well, and they were excellent.”
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review of your Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the views, attentive service, live piano music and welcoming atmosphere from our crew. It’s great to know the food, drinks, and cleanliness all stood out as well. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon.
Joanne_B, May 2026
A lovely lunch, a little history- great experience. High quality food and drink with wonderful service and attention to detail.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation of the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We’re glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, service, and learning a bit about the history along the river. It’s always a pleasure sharing Portland from the water, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon.
Kelly_P, May 2026
Everyone was very friendly. Food was wonderful. We had a great service.
Our waiter was a singer as well!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the kind review of the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the friendly crew, wonderful food and great service. And how fun that your waiter added a little live music to the experience! We hope to see you again soon on the river.
Kate_L, May 2026
The food was an unexpected delight of gourmet quality!! The staff were friendly, helpful, and full of answers to our questions. Captain Buswell was wonderful, our server Peter was professional, efficient, and very kind, and the singer, Piper, was phenomenal!! The views were terrific on both sides of the ship.
Response from Host, May 2026
Wow — thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled the food exceeded expectations and that the service, entertainment and views all made for such a memorable experience. Captain Buswell, Peter, and Piper will be so happy to hear your kind words. We’re lucky to have such a talented and caring crew. Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise, and we hope to welcome you back aboard again soon.
Jennifer_A, May 2026
Relaxing, enjoyable trip. Everyone enjoyed their food choices and the scenery. Staff friendly and helpful.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the kind review of the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We’re so glad everyone enjoyed their meals, the beautiful scenery, and the relaxing atmosphere on the river. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with our crew. We hope to see you back aboard again soon!
Marcia_P, May 2026
The meal was delicious better than any I've had on similar experiences and staff very attentive. My one complaint is that the windows near where I was sitting for lunch were very dirty and smeared with finger prints making the view much less enjoyable.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for cruising with us and for your thoughtful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear the meal exceeded your expectations and that our staff took great care of you.
We also appreciate you bringing the window condition to our attention. Cleanliness and presentation are important to us, and we’ll be sharing your comments with our team so we can prevent that from happening in the future. Thank you again for the feedback, and we hope to welcome you back aboard the Portland Spirit again soon.
Jan_W, May 2026
You might want to arrive 30 minutes early so you can be seated in the upper dining hall where it’s much warmer. But just in case, be sure to bring a sweater or jacket, even if you’re going on a warm day. We went in May, it was in the low 70s, but the wind out on the bow was quite chilly. Also, we were seated on the bottom deck (we didn’t get there early 😉) for lunch, and the AC was chilly.
Still, it was a great experience! The staff is top notch, very friendly and very accommodating. Our waiter, Mori, was just the best! The food was excellent, the music was lovely, and the cruise itself was so enjoyable. It was great to see the Portland landscape from a whole different vantage point. Loved every minute of it, hope to do it again, and I highly recommend it for any occasion, but especially for a special occasion. Our trip was very special, a young man popped the question, and she said yes!! Go! You won’t regret it!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for such a thoughtful and fun review of the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We also appreciate the helpful tips for future guests, such as bringing a light sweater or jacket for the outer decks.
We’re thrilled to hear you loved the food, music, scenery and overall experience. Mori will be so happy to hear your kind words. He truly does a wonderful job making guests feel welcome and cared for.
Thank you again for the recommendation and for cruising with us. We hope to welcome you back aboard the Portland Spirit again soon .
AnnaMaria_C, May 2026
Nice views. Good food. Good service. We enjoyed the ride and seeing the sights. The bridges were cool. We did the lunch cruise and we will do the evening cruise next time.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for cruising with us on the Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the views, food, service and sightseeing along the river — especially the bridges. We’d love to welcome you back for an evening dinner cruise next time so you can experience the city lights from the water as well.
Jenn_F, May 2026
2nd trip! Love the experience every time! Service was excellent! Views incredible! Loved learning about the bridges.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining us again on the Portland Spirit! It means so much to hear you’ve loved the experience both times. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the service, incredible views and learning about Portland’s iconic bridges. We can’t wait to welcome you back aboard for trip number three!
Lisa_V, May 2026
Great hospitality and service on the lunch cruise. Staff was very welcoming and accommodating. The ramp was steep and the captain walked my mother up, supporting her with his arm. They have a wheelchair they offered, but she wanted to walk. The food choices were varied and yummy. Kids meal was chicken tenders. Would definitely recommend the experience and would want to come back to experience their evening cruise.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful review and recommendation! We’re so glad our crew could assist your mother and make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food options as well. We’d love to have you back aboard to experience an evening cruise next time. Our sunset dinner cruises are particularly beautiful this time of year.
Sonya_N, May 2026
Very accommodating to our seniors and most helpful. Food was quite good and table service great. Sitting on the lower deck we had good conversation with crew stationed there. Captain Cody Peck was a true gentleman in helping those with a little need to board and disembark the boat.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for cruising with us and sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear our team made the cruise comfortable and enjoyable, especially for the seniors in the group. Captain Cody will appreciate the kind words. Taking extra care during boarding and disembarking is something we take great pride in. We hope to see you back on the river again soon.
Caroline_J, Apr 2026
Fantastic! Everything was wonderful. Food, service, from beginning to end was a great experience. Definitely worth it!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We love hearing this, thank you! We’re so glad everything from the food to the service made for a wonderful experience from start to finish. We appreciate you cruising with us and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
Noah_M, Mar 2026
Wonderful experience with this crew. Lunch was prepared well and we enjoyed the views. 10/10 experience when visiting Portland or if you’re a local.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the lunch, the views and the hospitality from our crew. Hearing it was a 10/10 means so much to us. We hope to see you again in the future.
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