2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River

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2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River image
2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River image
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2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River

Overview

Delicious Northwest cuisine and beautiful river views provide the perfect ingredients for a Portland lunch to remember. This two-hour cruise on the Willamette River is perfect for Portland natives and newcomers alike. Boarding: 11 am Cruising: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Meeting Point

Voucher Type

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Duration

2h 0m

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

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We'll pass under the Hawthorne, constructed in 1910, is the oldest vertical lift bridge in operation in America. In a typical year, daily traffic on the Hawthorne Bridge averages 30,000 vehicles and 5,000 cyclists.
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Travel under the Interstate 5 bridge also known as Marquam Bridge. Marquam bridge’s main span is 440 feet long and the two side spans are each 301 feet long.
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Cruise by OMSI and see the USS Blueback, a barbel class submarine in the United States Navy.
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Tilikum Crossing, Portland’s newest bridge, opened in 2015 for foot, bicycle, and public transportation traffic only. The bridge features 178 LED lights that are set to change color and speed according to the temperature of the water, the direction of the tide and speed of the river.
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You'll pass under the Ross Island Bridge, designed by famed engineer Gustav Lindernthal. Gustav designed bridges over the Hudson River in Ohio and dozens of other rivers in the United States.
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You'll pass under the Sellwood Bridge, Portland's southernmost bridge. The bridge is the busiest two-lane crossing in Oregon, carrying about 30,000 vehicles a day. It replaced a two-lane bridge originally built in 1925 that stood for more than 90 years.
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This 7-acre park is a haven for dog lovers with its off-leash dog area and sandy beaches.
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Cruise by the oldest continually operating amusement park in the country. Oaks Amusement Park opened in May 1905 and is just 3.5 miles south of Downtown Portland.
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Cruise by Waverley Country Club, one of the first golf clubs in the west, established in 1896. Fifty years before the construction of Waverley Country Club on the current site, its history can be traced back to Henderson Luelling, known as the Johnny Appleseed of the West. It is believed by many that the presentation of the green jacket at the Masters started at Waverley.
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The Island represents part of an ancient volcano that erupted about 40 million years ago. The large, jagged rocks found throughout the area are Waverly Heights Basalt that were formed by lava flows and may be the oldest exposed rocks in the Portland area.
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Cruise under the Morrison Bridge, named after a Scottish immigrant, John L. Morrison, who built the first home on Morrison Street.
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Cruise under the Burnside Bridge, distinctive for its Italian Renaissance-style towers and was made famous by its architect Joseph Straus, who was also the architect for the famed Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
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The Burnside Bridge is a great spot to view the "Portland Oregon" sign also known as the "White Stag" sign, which we’ll pass on the port side of the vessel.
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The Rose Quarter campus includes the Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Moda Center. The Moda Center has a seating capacity of nearly 20,000 for NBA basketball games and is the current home of the Portland Trailblazers.
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The Steel Bridge is quite remarkable for all its design characteristics. It is the world's only double deck bridge with independent lifts.
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The Oregon Convention Center is easy to recognize from the water due to its two blue-green glass spires.
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Cruise by much of Tom McCall Waterfront Park which has 36 acres of open space and is host to a variety of events throughout the year.

Inclusion

Live piano music

Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)

Private reserved table (Window seating not guaranteed)

Fresh prepared Northwest lunch with choice of entrée

Exclusion

Salad, appetizer or dessert (available for purchase)

Beverages (available for purchase)

Service gratuity

Souvenir photo

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Gluten Free options available

Vegan Options available

This is a Non-Smoking Vessel

Wheelchairs are able to come aboard the enclosed lower deck — please notify us when booking. Stairs are required to venture to the upper decks.

Reviews

4.5

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 269 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5 stars
190
4 stars
43
3 stars
27
2 stars
7
1 stars
2