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.
Explore Portland by boat
The captain will provide narration along the way
Get great photo angles from the Willamette River
Snacks and drinks are available for purchase
What To Expect
Hawthorne Bridge
Pass by the Hawthorne Bridge that joins Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street. This truss bridge is the oldest vertical-lift bridge operating in the United States and the oldest highway bridge in Portland.
• Admission Ticket Included
Marquam Bridge
Pass by the Marquam Bridge which is the busiest bridge in Oregon. It is a double-deck, steel-truss cantilever bridge carrying Interstate 5 traffic.
• Admission Ticket Included
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Cruise by OMSI, a science and technology museum in Portland.
• Admission Ticket Included
Ross Island Bridge
Cruise under the Ross Island Bridge that connects Arthur Street to Powell Boulevard. This is a cantilever truss bridge that spans the Willamette River.
• Admission Ticket Included
Oaks Amusement Park
Cruise by the oldest continually operating amusement park in the country. Oaks Amusement Park opened in May 1905 and is just 3.5 miles south of Downtown Portland.
• Admission Ticket Included
Sellwood Riverfront Park
Cruise by this riverfront part covering about 7.6 acres in southeast Portland.
• Admission Ticket Included
Sellwood Bridge
Cruise under the Sellwood Bridge. This is a deck arch bridge that spans the Willamette River.
• Admission Ticket Included
Tilikum Crossing
Cruise under this cable-stayed bridge known as the Bridge of the People.
• Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
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
This is a NON Smoking Vessel
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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 400 travelers
Include
1.5-hour cruise on the Portland Spirit
Views of the Historic Milwaukie Riverfront
Narration of the sights available on outer decks on all cruises.
The Heart of Portland cruises play the narration on all levels of the vessel
Exclude
No meal served (drinks & appetizers can be purchased at the bar)