Public Cruises
Most public cruises will board the Portland Spirit at Salmon Springs Dock in downtown Portland, but the vessel and boarding location is subject to change. Departure points are indicated during checkout or refer to your booking confirmation.
Salmon Springs Dock:
1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
Salmon Springs Parking Recommendations:
WORLD TRADE CENTER
56 SW Taylor Street, Portland OR 97204
Enter from SW Taylor St westbound, mid-block, left; 6’4″ clearance
SMART PARK LOTS
1. SW First and Jefferson
123 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97204
Enter from Jefferson westbound, mid-block, right; 7′ clearance
2. SW Fourth and Yamhill*
818 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Enter on SW 4th northbound, mid-block, right; 6’9″ clearance
*This Smart Park has FREE parking on Saturdays & Sundays from November 24th to December 24th. Learn more HERE.
U-PARK PARKING LOT
1101 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
On SW Naito Pkwy, just south of SW Salmon St, between Salmon and Hawthorne Bridge; enter from Naito Pkwy Southbound.
ON-STREET METERED PARKING
Southbound on SW Naito Pkwy
Closest Max Light rail stations:
Red (Airport/City Center/Beaverton) and Blue (Hillsboro/City Center/Gresham) Lines
Stop at SW 1st & Yamhill
Explorer Jetboat & Private Cruises
Our Explorer Jetboat cruises board 15 minutes prior to the departure time on your boarding confirmation from our Caruthers Landing Dock.
Most private events will board their chartered vessel from Caruthers Landing, but the boarding location is determined by the organization’s event planner.
Caruthers Landing Dock:
110 SE Caruthers St. Portland OR 97214
Parking:
Caruthers Landing has an upper gravel lot and lower paved lot that can accommodate approximately 100 vehicles. Both lots are complimentary to cruising guests. Available on a first come, first served basis.
Closest Light Rail stations:
Portland Streetcar A Loop
Stop at OMSI/SE Water
TriMet Light Rail Orange Line
Stop at OMSI/SE Water
Bus transportation:
OMSI/SE Water stop on the 17, 9 or FX2 routes
If you have a question regarding your boarding location, please call our office during regular business hours.