Happy Hour Sightseeing

July - September, 2025

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.

Perfect for a happy hour on the river with friends, a family adventure or visitors scoping out Portland for the first time. See the city from a new perspective as you sail past Portland’s iconic bridges, bald eagle nesting sites, unique floating homes, opulent homes of Dunthorpe, the West Coast’s most exclusive country club, and much more! Happy hour menu and full bar available for purchases.

Schedule

June |  Friday – Sunday
July – August  |  Monday – Saturday
September |  Friday – Sunday

Boarding: 3:00 pm
Cruising: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

About This Experience

  • Duration: 1 ½ hours
  • Family friendly
  • Full bar & Happy Hour menu for purchase: View menu
  • Suggested dress: casual
  • Wheelchair accessible: See details
  • Non-smoking vessel
  • Open seating

What's Included

  • 1 ½ hour cruise on the Willamette River from Portland to Waverly Country Club
  • Access to all three decks
  • Historical narration available on all decks
  • Food (but a happy hour menu is available on board!)
  • Beverages (full bar available on board)
  • Souvenir boarding 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 boarding location and vessel are 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

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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

EmmaLee A., Google

This was such a fun, relaxing part of our short trip to Portland. We loved the informative narration of all the sights we saw from the boat and the staff was very friendly. This is a must-do if you’re visiting and well-worth the money.

Troy T., Google

Good food, good drinks, friendly staff, amazing views. What more could you ask for?

Teri H., Google

Fun way to see Portland! Crew is friendly. We enjoyed a sunny afternoon on the observation deck.

Portland Spirit

Length: 150 feet
Beam: 32 feet
Draft: 7.6 feet
Displacement: 360 tons
Cruising Speed: 8 knots
Top Speed: 13 knots
Draw: 7′
Engines: Two (2) Caterpillar Model C-18, Diesel
Boarding Door Width: 33.5″
Dance Floor Dimensions: 33′ x 16′
Columbia Deck Stage: 9′ x 13′
Willamette Deck Stage: 8′ x 13′