2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Dinner House Dessert (other desserts available for purchase)
- Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
- Live piano music
- Private reserved table (window seating not guaranteed)
- 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
Meeting Location
1010 Southwest Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97204, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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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 is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River?
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Activity code: C-74031P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. House Dessert (other desserts available for purchase).
- Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone).
- Live piano music.
- Private reserved table (window seating not guaranteed).
- 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.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerHouse Dessert (other desserts available for purchase)
- Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
- Live piano music
- Private reserved table (window seating not guaranteed)
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
