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Portland River Tours

4.9 • 211 reviews

Portland River Tours invites guests to discover the Willamette River from a fresh perspective, with year-round cruises led by knowledgeable U.S. Coast Guard–licensed captains. From Portland’s historic bridges and glowing skyline t...

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Portland River Tours

4.9 • 211 reviews

Portland, OR

Book Portland River Tours

Wildlife Cruise on Portland's Willamette River

Explore Portland’s river wildlife and film history by boat

$93.28person

Custom Willamette River Charter in Portland

Design a private Willamette River outing around your celebration or sightseeing plans

From$418

Explore Portland Floating Homes River Cruise

Cruise the Willamette River and tour Portland’s floating homes with your private group

From$418

Portland Sunset City Lights Cruise

See Portland's bridges glow as sunset gives way to city lights

$82.68person

Cruise Portland’s Historic Bridges on the Willamette

See Portland’s 9 historic drawbridges from the water on a 2-hour river cruise

$93.28person

Willamette Falls Guided River Cruise From Portland

Cruise the Willamette River to Willamette Falls with a captain and wildlife guide

$103.88person

2-Hour Portland Sunset & City Lights River Cruise

Private sunset cruise past Portland bridges and city lights

From$391

Review summary

4.9

Excellent

211 reviewsGoogle Maps

The captains here, particularly Dominic, Nate, and Charles, are the real draw. Reviewers consistently praise their deep knowledge of Portland's history, the Willamette River, and local wildlife, all delivered with warmth and genuine enthusiasm. Families with young kids have had great experiences, and the boat itself gets high marks for being clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for colder weather with heated blankets on hand. The Willamette Falls tour comes up again and again as a highlight, with travelers blown away by the scenery and the perspective you simply can't get from shore. Repeat visitors are common, which says a lot. A couple of reviewers did have logistical issues, so it's worth reading the fine print carefully before booking to make sure the experience fits your needs.