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Thank you for considering the Portland Spirit fleet and Columbia Gorge facilities for your upcoming wedding celebration! We have an experienced team that offers comprehensive services to help you plan a flawless event. From engagement parties, bridal showers, intimate rehearsal dinners, elegant wedding receptions, to relaxed after wedding brunches, we would be happy to help you create wonderful memories.

Each of our vessels and land venues has its own flair that sets the stage for your magical day. Fresh Northwest cuisine, outstanding service, and attention to detail ensure every moment of your wedding is filled with romance and celebration.

Our Wedding Planner will arrange your ceremony, reception, floral, cake and any other details that will make your event uniquely yours. We are also happy to provide referrals for photography, entertainment, and other rental services.

We invite you to schedule a tour or request more information.

Customer Feedback

- "Thanks to you and the entire crew for everything - we had a fabulous time, and would definitely recommend the experience to others." Hester & Paul Armintrout — more→

Portland Spirit

Private Ceremony Capacity: 200 — Private Reception Capacity: 499
Public Ceremony Capacity: 40 — Public Reception Capacity: 40

360 degree views: Lower Deck · Upper Deck · Outside Deck

The stylish Portland Spirit yacht combines the classic nautical experience with a fine dining atmosphere. Two levels are fully enclosed and climate controlled, with a sound system, baby grand pianos, and full service beverage bars. A built-in marble dance floor is available on the Columbia deck and the top Starlight deck is an open-air viewing deck.

Private Packages Starting at $8,000 for 150 guests
· Portland Spirit Private Wedding Package

Public Packages Starting at $1,100 for 15 guests (max. 40)
· Portland Spirit Public Wedding Package

Willamette Star

Ceremony Capacity: 120 (inside), 80 (outside) — Reception Capacity: 130
Public Ceremony Capacity: 40 — Public Reception Capacity: 40

360 degree views: Lower Deck · Upper Deck · Outside Deck

Elegance and old world style are custom built into the Willamette Star with its warm cherry wood interior and beautiful brass accents. The Star has two enclosed and temperature controlled levels, a full service bar, two outdoor viewing decks and a sound system. The dining level includes a piano and built-in dance floor.

Private packages starting at $5,575 for 75 guests
· Willamette Star Private Wedding Package

Crystal Dolphin

Ceremony Capacity: 60 (inside), 80 (outside) — Reception Capacity: 100

360 degree views: Lower Deck · Upper Deck · Outside Deck

This sleek and luxurious vessel provides exclusive river cruising and is the perfect venue for an hors d'oeuvre reception or smaller group. The Crystal Dolphin features two fully enclosed and climate controlled levels, a baby grand piano, full service bar, outdoor viewing decks, and sound system.

Private packages starting at $4,400 for 40 guests
· Crystal Dolphin Private Wedding Package

Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler

Private Ceremony Capacity: 120 (inside), 80 (outside)
Private Reception Capacity: 300
Public Ceremony Capacity: 40 — Public Reception Capacity: 40

Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler image gallery

Enjoy an authentic riverboat experience on the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler as you cruise through the scenic Columbia River Gorge aboard this classic paddle wheel style boat. Two levels are fully enclosed and feature full service bars and a sound system. The top Starlight Deck is an open-air viewing deck.

Private Packages starting at $7,100 for 75 guests
· Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Private Wedding Package

Public Packages Staring at $750 for 15 guests (max. 40)
· Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Public Wedding Package

Gorge Pavilion

Ceremony Capacity: 250 — Reception Capacity: 325

Pavilion image gallery

The Gorge Pavilion is a year-round, climate controlled event center that offers tongue and groove woodwork ceiling and a state of the art sound system. The Pavilion is the perfect location for your special event and can be combined with a canopy tent and picnic table rental for an event that utilizes all that Marine Park has to offer.

Private Reception packages starting at $3,600
Private Ceremony and Reception packages starting at $4,350

· Gorge Pavilion Private Reception Package

Thunder Island

Ceremony Capacity: 200

Thunder Island is the perfect “on land” venue for your wedding with it's phenomenal views of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. After your ceremony, enjoy your reception aboard the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler or in the Gorge Pavilion.

· Thunder Island is an optional rental in conjunction with the Gorge Pavilion and is available as an optional rental in conjunction with the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler

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