Boat tours in Portland, Oregon
5 boat tours and cruises around Portland, 2 with prices from the operators' own sites (from $250). Open a listing to see its menu, then request a time. No phone tag.



What boat tours are actually like
Golden hour on the water, a drink in hand, and a skyline or coastline doing its best work.
- Board 15 to 30 minutes before departure. Grab a spot on the rail early.
- Cast off. Most sunset sails run 90 minutes to 2 hours.
- The crew narrates or plays music. Dolphins and sea birds show up more often than you'd think.
- Return to the dock just after dark.
Bring: A light layer, it's cooler on the water, Camera, Cash for the bar or a tip. Good for: Dates, parents in town, and anyone who wants the easiest great evening available.
Questions
How many boat tours and cruises are there in Portland?
Outset lists 5 boat tours and cruises around Portland, including places in Portland and Cascade Locks. 5 of them have photos.
How much do boat tours and cruises cost in Portland?
2 of the 5 operators publish prices on their own site. Starting prices run from $250 to $1,200. The full menu is on each listing.
How long do boat tours and cruises in Portland take?
Listed durations include 2 hours, 1 to 3 hours and 1.5 hours, as stated on the operators' own sites.
Which boat tours and cruises in Portland have the most reviews?
Portland Spirit Cruises and Events (4.4 stars, 1,063 reviews), Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge (4.7 stars, 793 reviews) and Portland River Tours (4.9 stars, 226 reviews). Review counts are from public listings.
Do the listings show opening hours?
2 of the 5 show hours copied from the operator's website. The rest do not publish them on Outset yet.
Where does this information come from?
From each operator's own website and public listings, one source per fact. Operators can claim their page on Outset and correct anything.