Hop aboard the Portland Spirit for a river adventure. Year-round cruises leaving from Downtown Portland. See the city in a whole new light as you travel up river from the city center to the historic Milwaukie Waterfront. Cruises are about 2 hours long and we operate all year-round! Take a ride on the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, an authentic paddlewheel replica built to historic specifications.
Departing from Cascade Locks, Oregon, May through October. Our vessels are fully equipped with onboard galleys and full service bars. Dine with us and our highly experienced team. We hope to bring top quality fresh & local food, cocktails, amazing service, and fantastic views of our local rivers.
Departing from Cascade Locks, Oregon, May through October. Our vessels are fully equipped with onboard galleys and full service bars. Dine with us and our highly experienced team. We hope to bring top quality fresh & local food, cocktails, amazing service, and fantastic views of our local rivers.
Services
The Portland Spirit operates a fleet of five ships including the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler.
Offering a variety of cruises including, Champagne Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Sightseeing, Holiday Cruises, Dance Cruises, and a Jet-boat Cruises.
We are committed to excellence in river dining, serving up locally sourced Northwest Cuisine.
American Waterways, Inc. (AWI) was founded in 1991 and its first project was a joint venture whale-watching cruise company called "San Juan Sealife Cruises" out of Everett, WA.
Offering a variety of cruises including, Champagne Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Sightseeing, Holiday Cruises, Dance Cruises, and a Jet-boat Cruises.
We are committed to excellence in river dining, serving up locally sourced Northwest Cuisine.
American Waterways, Inc. (AWI) was founded in 1991 and its first project was a joint venture whale-watching cruise company called "San Juan Sealife Cruises" out of Everett, WA.
American Waterways, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Candidates are considered for employment with American Waterways, Inc. without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran) or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Candidates are considered for employment with American Waterways, Inc. without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran) or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Live entertainment, delicious Northwest cuisine and amazing views provide the perfect ingredients for a Portland lunch to remember.
Whether it's a birthday party to remember or an office party with a twist, this two hour cruise on the Willamette River is perfect for Portland natives and newcomers alike.
Whether it's a birthday party to remember or an office party with a twist, this two hour cruise on the Willamette River is perfect for Portland natives and newcomers alike.
Take in the Sights from a Different Perspective.
Join any one of our lunch, brunch or dinner public cruises, just without the meal.
Enjoy the sights and Captain's narration with access to our full service beverage service on board.
Or take advantage of our afternoon sightseeing specific cruises with access to the entire boat!
There is no dress code on sightseeing cruises, come casual!
We cannot guarantee indoor seating on sightseeing cruises; outside food and beverages are not permitted on any Portland Spirit cruise.
Join any one of our lunch, brunch or dinner public cruises, just without the meal.
Enjoy the sights and Captain's narration with access to our full service beverage service on board.
Or take advantage of our afternoon sightseeing specific cruises with access to the entire boat!
There is no dress code on sightseeing cruises, come casual!
We cannot guarantee indoor seating on sightseeing cruises; outside food and beverages are not permitted on any Portland Spirit cruise.
May through October, this authentic sternwheeler takes visitors on a laid back cruise around the river, under the Bridge of the Gods, past the Native American salmon fishermen and back to the dock.
Head over to ColumbiaGorgeToMtHood.com to help plan your trip to the Columbia Gorge.
Full of local attractions and landmarks they have eveything you need to help you get the most of your Columbia Gorge experience.
Head over to ColumbiaGorgeToMtHood.com to help plan your trip to the Columbia Gorge.
Full of local attractions and landmarks they have eveything you need to help you get the most of your Columbia Gorge experience.
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