Portland Spirit River Cruises

Fine dining and a relaxing cruise on the Willamette River and Columbia Rivers - that’s what you’ll find on a Portland Spirit vessel. It’s the perfect place for your next group event, whether it’s a business luncheon or social gathering of any kind.

Groups are seated together onboard any of our public lunch, brunch or dinner cruises. Groups of 15 or more adults receive discounted group rates. A 17% service gratuity will automatically be added to groups of 8 or more except on cruises where gratuity is already included.

2010 Group Information

Discounted Cruise Rates for Groups of 15 or More Adults

Portland Spirit River Cruises

$36.00 Lunch Cruise: A 2 hour afternoon getaway. Includes plated lunch entree selected by each guest on board, bread, hot tea, iced tea, coffee, fountain soft drinks, service gratuity and piano music. Desserts, appetizers and other beverages from our full service bar are available for purchase. January-December: Monday-Saturday.
$38.00 retail rate + $6.46 gratuity = $44.46 - $8.16 discount

$49.00 Sunday Brunch Cruise: A relaxing 2 hour cruise. Brunch is served buffet style with a variety of breakfast and lunch items including pastries and desserts, unlimited champagne or sparkling cider, juice, hot tea and coffee. Price also includes service gratuity and piano music. Other beverages from our full service bar are available for purchase. January-December: Every Sunday.
$48.00 retail rate + $8.16 gratuity = $56.16 - $7.16 discount

$72.00 Dinner Cruise: A 2 1/2 hour sunset cruise. Includes plated dinner entree selected by each guest on board, house salad, bread, house dessert, hot tea, coffee, service gratuity and piano music. Appetizers, premium dessert upgrade and other beverages from our full service bar are available for purchase. January-December: Daily.
$68.00 retail rate + $11.56 gratuity = $79.56 - $7.56 discount

$25.00 Sightseeing Excursion (during lunch or brunch cruise time frame)
$36.00 Sightseeing Excursion (during dinner cruise time frame)
Sightseeing is available during any scheduled lunch, brunch or dinner cruise (food and beverage is not included). Inside seating is not guaranteed and no outside food or beverage is permitted on board. January - December: Daily.

$20.00 Friday Early Escape Cruise: A 2 hour sightseeing cruise featuring live local entertainment every week. No host bar and barbecue buffet available for purchase. July-September: Every Friday.
$22.00 retail rate - $2.00 discount

$43.00 NEW! Willamette Falls Cruise: Discover the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest as you cruise from downtown Portland on the Willamette River, past historic Oregon City and under 5 majestic bridges. This 3 1/2 hour cruise includes historical narration, plated lunch entree selected by each guest on board, house dessert, bread, coffee, hot tea and service gratuity. Mid June - September: Every Thursday.
$48.00 retail rate (includes gratuity) - $5.00 discount

$86.00 Fourth of July Fireworks Dinner Cruise : Enjoy the best view of the downtown Portland fireworks show. This 3 hour cruise includes plated dinner entree selected by each guest on board, house salad, bread, house dessert, hot tea, coffee, service gratuity and piano entertainment.
$90.00 retail rate (includes gratuity) - $4.00 discount

Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler

$25.00 Sightseeing Excursion Cruise: A 2 hour cruise featuring fun and informative narration by the Captain on Lewis & Clark, the Oregon Trail, riverboats and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Food and beverages from our full service bar are available for purchase on board. May and October: Monday through Sunday. June-September: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Inside seating is not guaranteed for sightseeing in conjunction with brunch cruise.
$28.00 - $3.00 discount

$49.00 Brunch Cruise: A relaxing 2 hour cruise featuring the scenic Columbia River Gorge. Brunch is served buffet style with a variety of breakfast, lunch and dessert items, unlimited champagne, sparkling cider, juice, hot tea , coffee and service gratuity. Other beverages from our full service bar are available for purchase. May-October: Saturday and Sunday.
$48.00 retail rate + $8.16 gratuity = $56.16 - $7.16 discount

$72.00 Dinner Cruise: A 2 1/2 hour sunset cruise featuring a 20 mile loop of the scenic Columbia Gorge. Includes plated dinner with choice of entree, house salad, bread, house dessert, coffee, hot tea and service gratuity. Appetizers, premium dessert upgrade and other beverages from our full service bar are available for purchase. May-October: Daily.
$68.00 retail rate + $11.56 gratuity = $79.56 - $7.56 discount

$76.00 Landmarks of the Gorge: Enjoy the beautiful Columbia Gorge scenery on this 5 hour cruise to Multnomah Falls, Beacon Rock, Vista House and the Bonneville Locks and Dam. Includes continental breakfast, lunch buffet, dessert, hot tea, coffee, service gratuity and narration. Other beverages from our full service bar are available for purchase. June-October: Every Wednesday.

$84.00 retail rate (includes gratuity) - $8.00 discount

$43.00 Fourth of July Columbia Gorge Fireworks Cruise: Celebrate the Fourth of July in style aboard our fireworks excursion cruise. The majestic Columbia Gorge is the incredible backdrop for a breathtaking fireworks display. Snacks and beverages from our full-service bar available for purchase on board.
$46.00 retail rate - $3.00 discount

Outrageous Jet Boat Adventures

$84.00 Historic Astoria Adventure: Travel on Lewis & Clark's path to the Columbia's mouth at the Pacific Ocean. Spend the afternon exploring the Victorian homes, restaurants, charming streets, galleries and trolleys of Astoria, Oregon before returning to Portland. June-September, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.
$94.00 retail rate - $10.00 discount

$84.00 "Heart of the Gorge" Cruise: Portland's skyline unfolds into the natural beauty of Multnomah Falls
and the majestic Gorge. Experience the Locks at Bonneville Dam, and then cruise to the "Heart of the Gorge", Cascade Locks. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the Lock's Cafe and shop the Visitor's Center Gift Shop before a return-trip to Portland. Price includes $12.00 voucher for lunch at the Lock's Cafe. June - September: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
$94.00 retail rate - $10.00 discount

$25.00 Portland Bridges Cruise: Tour the Willamette River from the St. John's Bridge to the Sellwood Bridge, while enjoying the colorful history of Portland's ten landmark crossings. July-September: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
$28.00 retail rate - $5.00 discount

Please Note:

Portland Spirit and Outrageous Jet Boat cruises board from downtown Portland. Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler cruises board from Cascade Locks, Oregon from April-October.

Schedules may vary, please call for specific cruise times, date availability and boarding locations.

Service gratuities are based on retail cruise rate.

Discount not valid on some holidays and special cruises.

Portland Spirit does not accept individual payments on group discounted reservations.

Group discount not valid with any other discount. Pricing subject to change.

It is important to let your Portland Spirit representative know if you need assistance for any physically challenged guests.

Outrageous Jet Boat cruises are an adventure-style experience. For safety and comfort, guests should be in good health and free from heart, back, knee, and neck problems, motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated. Expectant mothers should not ride. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers must be at least 40" tall to ride. Guests may need to negotiate a steep series of steps when boarding and disembarking the jet boat.

The jet boat is not wheelchair accessible.
Prepaid reservations are required for all group bookings. A 25% deposit and a signed contract are required to confirm all group reservations. Full payment and guaranteed guest count are required two weeks before cruise date. Short-term bookings welcome when space is available. After final payment is made, the number of guests is guaranteed and no refunds will be issued. The number of guests may be increased only if space is available. One representative from the group will be the direct contact between the group and a Portland Spirit sales representative. Deposits and payments plus any other group information will be provided by that contact. Groups will be seated together on the same deck with other public passengers during any meal cruise. Table size and number of tables will vary depending on total number in the party. Any on board purchases are subject to a 17% service gratuity.

Note: December dinner cruise deposits are non-refundable after October 1st. Guaranteed guest number and pre-payment required by November 2nd. The number of guests may be increased only if space is available, and with pre-payment.

Private Rental Options

Private rental of one deck of the Portland Spirit or one deck of the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler is available during a scheduled public cruise. Private rental of the entire Portland Spirit vessel, the entire Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, the Willamette Star, the Crystal Dolphin, and the Outrageous Jetboat is available at any time. If you have interest in renting one deck of the Portland Spirit or Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, or the entire Portland Spirit, Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, Willamette Star, or Crystal Dolphin, use the menu on the left side of this page to explore our options.

For a group lunch or dinner, guests will have their choice of entrée from our public menu, which they will select onboard. Brunch is served buffet style. Additionally, you may choose to host appetizers, desserts and beverages for your group. You may want to view an assortment of sample Public Menus.

The Portland Spirit company requires a signed contract and a 25% deposit of your estimated cost to book your group reservation. The final payment and guest list are due two weeks prior to your event. If you reserve within 30 days or less from your cruise date, your non-refundable estimated total cost and guest list are due at the time of booking. Payment for any remaining balance or additional purchases will be collected onboard at the end of your cruise.

Our information request form will put you in touch with our sales department, or call:

(503) 224-3900 or (800) 224-3901