Dinner Cruise
Prices may change based on demand and do not include tax, fees or optional upgrades. Book early for the best price! Vessel and boarding location subject to change. Group discounts available for 10+ persons; please contact 503-224-3900 or sales@portlandspirit.com.
The best way to dine in Portland is on the Willamette River enhanced by dazzling city sights and lights. You’ll enjoy a 2.5 hour cruise, a three-course dinner with Northwest cuisine, live piano music and narration of the sights on the outer decks. From an intimate date night to a festive gathering of friends or coworkers, this is a quintessential Portland experience.
Schedule
Daily* | Year-round
January – April & October – November | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
May – September & December | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Boarding: 30 minutes prior to departure
*Dates may be limited in winter/spring season.
About This Experience
- Not recommended for young children
What's Included
- 2 ½ hour cruise on the Willamette River
- Views of the Historic Milwaukie Waterfront and downtown Portland
- Freshly prepared three-course dinner
- Bread, salad, choice of entrée and house dessert
- Private candlelit table
- Live piano player
- Historical narration available on outer decks or bring headphones for your cell phone to listen via an app (instructions provided; not available Willamette Star or Crystal Dolphin cruises)
- Appetizers (optional add-ons at checkout)
- Beverages
- Service gratuity
- Souvenir photo
Location
We have two docks: Salmon Springs in downtown Portland and Caruthers Landing in SE Portland. Most cruises will board the Portland Spirit at Salmon Springs Dock, but the vessel and boarding location is subject to change. Departure points are indicated during checkout or refer to your booking confirmation. If you have a question regarding your boarding location, please call our office during regular business hours.
Salmon Springs Dock: 1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
Caruthers Dock: 110 SE Caruthers St. Portland, OR 97214
Return Details: Returns to original departure point.
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Free exchanges for non-specialty cruises by phone two weeks before the cruise, or reschedule within 14 days with a small fee (free with Ticket Assurance).
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Reviews
Just WOW! This was the highlight of the Portland trip! Every single thing was just perfect 
Best meal, best service, the trip was PERFECTION!!!
Absolutely fantastic food and atmosphere. The views are beautiful, and the staff is amazing. Perfect for a date night.
A beautiful way to spend a summer evening. Excellent documentation of Willamette River sights, and the curious history of Portland's bridges. Then an excellent meal, top notch service, and a cozy table overlooking the riverside homes floating by. After the meal, standing on the deck as twilight descended, the crowd grew quieter, gentler, in the mood for romance.
Portland Spirit
Length: 150 feet
Length at the Waterline: 128 feet
Beam: 36 feet
Draft: 7.6 feet
Displacement: 345 long tons
Cruising Speed: 8 knots
Top Speed: 12 knots
Draft: 7 feet
Engines: Two (2) Caterpillar Model C-18, Diesel
Boarding Door Width: 33.5″ x 77′
Dance Floor Dimensions: 33′ x 16′
Columbia Deck Stage: 9′ x 11′
Willamette Deck Stage: 6′4″ x 13′
Columbia Deck Ceiling: 83-88″
Willamette Deck Ceiling: 87″