Tours/Portland/2-hour Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Viator · group up to 280 pax

2-hour Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

4.7(94)Portland1 hour
VIATOR4.7(71)TRIPADVISOR4.4(23)

Description

Portland is known for its love of brunch — elevate your Portland brunch experience with a cruise on the Willamette River! Enjoy a 2-hour cruise through Portland and Milwaukie, Oregon, an all-you-can-eat Northwest brunch buffet featuring a carving station and made-to-order dishes, hosted mimosas, live piano entertainment and a narration of the sights on the outer decks. We will make sure to keep the coffee and the mimosas flowing, all you need to do is relax and take in the views. You will have a dedicated server at any point during the cruise they will be able to help you make sure it is an amazing experience.

Tour Options

2-hour Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

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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Pass Under Bridge

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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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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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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.

Highlights

Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
Live piano music
Sparkling wine, mimosas, sparkling cider, tea and coffee
Private reserved table (Window table not guaranteed)
Delicious buffet brunch, including assorted miniature desserts

What's included

Included
Historical narration available on outer decks (or bring headphones for your cell phone)
Live piano music
Sparkling wine, mimosas, sparkling cider, tea and coffee
Private reserved table (Window table not guaranteed)
Delicious buffet brunch, including assorted miniature desserts
Not included
Other beverages such as soda, beer, wine and cocktails (available for purchase)
Service gratuity
Souvenir photo

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Boarding photo required as part of our safety & security plan

Reviews(94)

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misslak
August 4, 2026
Nice brunch cruise

The cruise was good. The food was just ok nothing too exciting. I feel like for the price the food selection could have been better. The boat did not rock at all it went at a nice slow pace. Beautiful scenery!

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609rykerk
July 26, 2026
Great Brunch Adventure

This was very fun! The food options were great, bottomless Mimosas, gorgeous views!

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the delicious brunch, mimosas and beautiful views along the Willamette River. Thank you for cruising with us, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!

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rickfully714
July 26, 2026
Nice 2 Hour Sojourn

Was staying right next to the river and saw this nice tour boat going by and decided we wanted a little trip. They offer a number of excursions and we chose the 2 hour tour. They have a drinks and food available. Walked to the kiosk, bought tickets and went to the boat boarded and found seats. Lots of seats available both in door and outside on upper deck and bow. Plenty of room. Took off right on time for a nice leisure cruise on the river. They had pre recorded narrative that explained where we were on the river, some history and sites on the shore. Very friendly crew. Pleasant two hours on the boat.

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Tamara_G
July 6, 2026
The food is really good....

The food is really good. The service was very good keeping my glass full with bottomless mimosas. I like how they kept the food out the entire time.

Operator response

Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Brunch Cruise! We're so glad you enjoyed the brunch buffet and our bottomless mimosas. It's great to hear our crew kept your glass full and that you appreciated being able to enjoy the buffet throughout the cruise. We hope to welcome you back aboard for another relaxing brunch on the river soon!

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Diane_S
June 30, 2026
Awesome Experience One fine Day to enjoy

It was pleasurable and relaxing. Food was great and the waiters & waitresses were so helpful and polite.

Operator response

Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Brunch Cruise! We're so glad you had a relaxing experience and enjoyed the food and friendly service from our crew. We appreciate your kind review and hope to welcome you aboard again in the future!

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kennethdU1830SI
June 28, 2026
Beautiful experience

I had such a relaxing time on this brunch cruise

Operator response

Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Brunch Cruise! We're so glad you had a relaxing time on the river. We appreciate your kind review and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!

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Jennifer_P
June 15, 2026
River Cruise- Portland

Worth the time & money. Food was great! Service was great! Just come a little early to find parking along ; we found a spot less than a block away.

Operator response

Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Brunch Cruise! We’re so glad to hear you found the experience worth the time and money and enjoyed both the food and service. We appreciate the helpful parking tip for future guests as well. Thank you for cruising with us, and we hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!

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Gabrielle_B
May 8, 2026
Cruising

The eggs Benedict was amazing! The chicken from the chicken and waffles is not good but the waffle was great. The bacon was probably the best part so much pepper and very crispy. The breakfast buffet had so many options they even had caviar. You can order additional plates for free outside of the buffet. The apple cider and orange juice was good. I’m not a drinker so I did not have a any bottomless mimosas. The views were also nice after breakfast on the top of the ship.

Operator response

Thank you for joining us on the Portland Spirit Brunch Cruise and for sharing such detailed feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Eggs Benedict, crispy peppered bacon and the wide variety on the brunch buffet. Relaxing on the top deck after brunch really is one of the best parts of the experience. We also appreciate your feedback about the chicken and waffles. Feedback like this is very helpful to our culinary team as we continue refining the menu and guest experience. Thank you again for cruising with us, and we hope to welcome you back aboard the Portland Spirit again soon for another cruise on the river.

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Taylor_S
March 29, 2026
Amazing

Would 100% book this again, can't go wrong with unlimited mimosas and breakfast food! Definitely give it a go

Operator response

We love this! Thank you! You really can’t go wrong with brunch on the river and bottomless mimosas. 🥂 We’re so glad you had a great time and would book again. Thanks for the recommendation, and we can’t wait to welcome you back aboard!

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323garyo
February 16, 2026
Wonderful experience, brunch on the river!

Nice ship which glides smoothly on the river. You will not feel any motion. You get to see many bridges and homes. Food delicious and service great. Nice way to spend a couple of hours eating! Dining on 2 decks. Live piano.

Operator response

What a lovely description of our Champagne Brunch Cruise on the Willamette River — thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the smooth ride, scenic views and the relaxing atmosphere with live piano music. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you back on board again soon.

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