Portland Spirit Cruises & Events

We were booked on the Crystal Dolphin for a private event and we loved it! The food was great, and the open bar offered pretty much any drink you wanted, made by Devyn, the wonderful bartender! The boat was clean and well-maintained, and the route was very scenic. Word of warning, though: the journey up the hill from the boat to the parking lot is tough if you've enjoyed the open bar!

Took part in the 9 hour 3 story Spirited Cruise event on 14 May 2025, with 3 full meals provided, from the Willamette River in Portland up the Columbia River to Astoria OR, then got on a 2 hour Greyhound type of bus all the way back to Portland to finish this amazing trip. They conduct this kind of all day river cruise, currently twice a year. I got lucky enough to purchase a $230 ticket after several people cancelled by placing myself on the wait-list. Definitely an amazing experience whether with others or alone, it's fantastic either way. Definitely remember to bring proper weather gear and backup battery packs for your electronics, such as phones.

We had a fantastic family weekend! It was both my daughter's and my birthday, so we chose to celebrate in Oregon. I booked our spot online to make sure we didn't miss out. The staff was amazing; they were friendly and always ready to help. The entertainment was perfect, and they served apple cider and bottomless mimosas. The buffet had a great selection, and we enjoyed the best brunch cruise, creating wonderful memories together.

If you need a break from dodging crack jawed homeless, the aroma of urine, and stepping over human turds on the sidewalk, I’d highly recommend this dinner cruise. The food was great. The service was exceptional. The views were fantastic. Literally the only high-lite of our Portland experience.

Had a wonderful Happy Hour Cruise. The crew was great and provided lots of good info. Entrees drinks, pics and a breeze! Yeah Portland owes me nothing! This was a great way to spend a couple of hours. The price of a ticket was also reasonable.

Really cute and cozy experience. Follow the directions you are sent in the email as they have to different boarding areas. Everything is explained well in the email. The food options are nice and tasted good, didn’t feel microwaved. How this differs from other cities- The ticket at base does not cover drinks like coffee and also there is little to no dancing. While other cities do a DJ in the top area and dance this is not like that. This is not a dig at this cruise, more helping people manage expectations. It’s better regarding cleanliness and bathroom location than the party boats, and the interior is chic wood. We ubered there for cheap, but there is also a parking lot right next to the port. If ubering just tell them to enter the chain link area as it takes you outside it. Overall a cute experience for a date night feel or a family venture.

Today was my first day going and it was mine and my husbands 12th anniversary our waiter made us feel important and appreciated and I we loved everything Went over and beyond to celebrate our day. We will be going again. Luis was the amazing waiter ❤️

Was an amazing time!! Food was good - had cheese platter was good and fun trying to guess the cheese before looking at the list - the kobe shoulder tender was good - but feel they could of given some extra veggies very small portion. Ride was great - saw amazing houses 🏘 and the sunset was amazing. We did dinner ride 😋 will come back again

My grandsons declared the Cinnamon Bear Breakfast Cruise the best Christmas adventure EVER!!! I bought the tickets in an online auction to support Portland teens in foster care (Thank you Portland Spirit for donating them to Howard's Heart!!). It was non-stop fun with Cinnamon Bear, a magician, a beautiful queen, a timid dragon, pirates, and fairies. Every member of the crew was in character. The activities allowed the kids to explore the ship from top to bottom and find magical fun every where they went! If you are looking for a special holiday gift to share with the special kid(s) in your life, this is it!!!

We enjoyed a fantastic Father's Day all you can eat bbq buffet celebration. The queue for embarking was long, but the line moved very quickly after the crew helped some physically challenged folks on first. The plank walk was very steep, so if you do have mobility issues, just let them know and they will help you. The crew was welcoming, and friendly. Our assigned server was a gem! We actually embarked early and she suggested we start filling our plates up before the crowd came along. Perfect advice! First in line and no waiting, but, even at that, it seemed like the food line moved fairly quickly. The buffet selection and quality was truly lovely! We went on the bbq lunch cruise, but they actually had some items left over from the breakfast buffet and it was delicious. The eggs Benedict was delicious! All of it was delicious. My husband was happily surprised by this quest, and he happily helped himself a few times to the buffet table! The cruise was equally lovely. Chilly, but so relaxing sitting either inside at our table or going to the top level to sit in some deck chairs and watch all the beautiful houses as we floated by. There is some amazing architecture along the way. Would love to know what they look like inside! We also enjoyed the piano playing. It lent an elegance touch to the cruise. We truly enjoyed surprising my husband and he felt like a king. It'll be something we do again for another celebration, I'm sure.

We were in PDX visiting our daughter, and she shared how much she had enjoyed a Portland Spirit dinner cruise her work had sponsored for employees, so, we booked one for the three of us. This is an organized operation. Staff are there to tell you where to go and what to do every step of the way. Not necessarily in a bad way, more in a-we know how to run this kind of thing, so don't question us-kind of way. We didn't question anything and were led upstairs to our table which was right next to a window-Great! Our server was very nice and did the best he could to get drink orders and bread on the tables. There was also an announcement with a strong suggestion not to go outside on the boat until after dinner was over, which we listened to but ended up making it so that we lost any ability to see the sunset out on the deck. By the time dinner was over, it was dark outside, and there was not much to see from the deck. On the other hand, the actual dinner quality of the food was better than I expected, and coffee and dessert were included, which I did not even realize was going to be a thing. From reading other reviews, it is important to add that this was NOT a buffet; it was an order-off-a-menu situation with three options. I paid in advance online, and three tickets for this dinner cruise ran about $550. Once we got on the boat, there were a bunch of add-ons, drinks, extra apps, flowers at the table, etc...They also took a picture of every group as they entered and brought it around to the table toward the end to offer for purchase. Honestly, the hawking was overwhelming, and the price was HIGH. We were in for an additional $175 once we got there, making the night $725 plus a strongly suggested 20% tip to the server adding another $140 or so. Was this entire experience worth $865 for three people? No, it was not. I could tell that for most of the people around us it was a special occasion kind of night for them, but even so, there are so many excellent restaurants in PDX to take $865 to. Maybe the allure was just that it was all on a boat?

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME! We booked a Christmas ships cruise in December 2024. Before booking, we asked a lot of questions because one of the people in our party has a disability. We were insured that they have a golf cart that can take the person down to the boat dock and it was maybe 50 feet to the boat. We felt comfortable moving forward. On the evening of our cruise we found out that the situation was NOT as described over the phone. The golf cart did take our family member down to the dock which would have been impossible otherwise. However, the walk to the boat was not a mere 50 feet. It was much further than they said. As for the cruise itself it was about 2 hours too long. How many times do you possibly need to see the same approximately 12 boats. The hot chocolate was weak and nasty and the "cookies" were a package of Costco cookies. There were enough for 1 per person. They weren't even Christmas cookies. Oh, and the "blankets" were smelly and damp so they were a complete waste as well. This whole thing could have been done and over with within 1 hour. For the cost of each person, it was a huge waste of money and time that we can't get back. Also, after the "cruise" our family member had to walk back to the dock to get back up to the parking. She was in so much pain by the end, they were in tears. I would never recommend this to anyone!

Definitely a must if you're visiting Portland or want to do something fun spontaneously! Even while it was raining I had I great time the staff were amazing & so helpful. The drinks & food were fast . I have vertigo so after the first hour I was getting dizzy but the cold air helped, I will definitely be back !

This was my first dinner cruise, so I do not have previous experience to compare, but I give my experience 5-stars and would recommend this to out-of-towners new to the Pacific Northwest. The route along the Willamette River is beautiful as you sail away from the cityscape and towards the natural scenery (and fancy homes) of Lake Oswego, then back. I was in Portland for a conference and this was one of the evening excursions/networking events. It was a pricey ticket, but for me it was worth it because I would not have been able to have this experience, see what I did, and have the memories of this sailing trip. The food was good - in addition to the main course included with the ticket, our table ordered the cheese platter, seafood appetizer, and shrimp cocktail. With your ticket, you get a salad, choice of a main entree, and a slice of cheesecake. I went with the tenderloin, which was very tasty and flavorful, but the winner was the spare rib. I looked over and was instantly jealous when I saw it arrive to the table; everyone who ordered it had raved that it was the best they'd had. During the dinner, there's live piano playing. You can also walk outside on the decks and take in the views. It's safe to stand out there, and there's also some seating. This was my favorite part of the night. If you are outside, you can hear the audio tour through a PA, but you also have an option to download an app and listen from your phone (if you have your earbuds - I did not). It's a nice experience, but it is a costly ticket and there are upcharges when you get there (fair ones like premium drinks or desserts, but still you'll be spending money if you want to partake). But I stuck to the base offerings and I still had a great time. Note: If you have trouble with stairs, you may need to reconsider booking. It's just a few stairs on the ship, but there's no alternative to going up and down stairs. I would call Portland Spirit to ask about it if this is a concern for you.

Excellent 2 hour tour with amazing customer service. The mimosas and breakfast buffet were outstanding. This was a perfect adventure for a 40th birthday celebration.

On my second visit to Portland, I decided to do the 2.5 hour cruise, 7 Wonders of the Gorge. It was an amazing sightseeing adventure. I honestly expected the guide/host to be more knowledgeable about the history. She knew some facts and was entertaining but the views were definitely the highlight. It were nearly offseason but we're still able to catch a few beautiful water falls. There is no food or drink offered on board, so definitely bring a snack; one family brought a pizza, ha. Definitely recommend!

Omg this cruise with Portland Spirit was incredible! My friend brought me here as she won tickets via IG contest. The sight seeing was awesome! The bar tender super nice. Others in the boat seemed so excited and friendly as well. We had a beer which price was reasonable. You will enjoy this short cruise. We went under bridges and saw sail boats and everyone just enjoying the ride. Awesome experience!

We just had my wifes Company Christmas party on the Willamette spirit. It was great. The service The Food. The bartenders and the crew running the rest of it where very professional. Would like to take.my kids on A Dinner Cruise 1 of these Days

The staff at the establishment was exceptional, displaying a high level of friendliness and remarkable accommodation. Regarding the dining experience, while the food was satisfactory, the cocktails and snacks stood out as my favorites. The overall experience provided a delightful two-hour getaway, allowing us to relish the beautiful scenery.

The cruise ship is comfortable. The overall experience is nice with alot of scenery while cruising up and down the Willamette river. The food is average but you're not paying for the food. I didn't like the fact that the staff was constantly trying to upsell services. There's a keyboard player which played good songs. The overall experience is worth it with all the scenery.

So Much Fun!! We enjoyed a nice breeze on the upper deck, while taking in the sites. The boat is a nice size, so there is plenty of space both on the open top deck and inside the air-conditioned lower deck. It was fun hearing about the iconic bridges we sailed under, as well as other unique features of the city, like their floating homes. The hour and a half cruise on the Willamette River went by very quickly, but we were glad we wore sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. The Portland Spirit Salmon Springs dock is just a short walk from the Kimpton RiverPlace, where we were staying, so it couldn't have been any more convenient. We didn't purchase any food on the cruise, as we knew it was just a brief walk (on the river's walking trail) back to the Kimpton. We were looking forward to enjoying a couple of delicious appetizers and specialty cocktails on their outdoor patio, facing the river. The King Tide was the perfect complement to the cruise - and great for people watching! It was nice that it was casual, so we didn't feel out of place in shorts. We were also happy that the riverfront felt very safe, with lots of walkers, rowers, and cyclists.

We took the 2-hr lunch cruise during a short visit to Portland. It was a sunny day and turned out to be a great way to see the city and hang out with friends. The lunch was better than expected and filling but not anything to go out of your way for. Also, just the entree was included. Appetizers, drinks, and desserts were extra. If we were going to do it again, we would save our money and just do the two hour happy hour cruise that is much cheaper and doesn't include a meal. However, you can buy drinks and snacks on the boat.

Got a two ticket brunch package. Great views on the water and good enough of service. We had a very lovely waiter named Lucas who was great and attentive. But bad cheap buffet like Golden Corral on a boat. Terrible coffee which in Portland is inexcusable. Overpriced drinks. Decent pastries though. Weak vegetable options. Not quite a full blown tourist trap but definitely not good enough for $100 per ticket. Kinda dull ambiance too. If you go, just eat somewhere else first then get the tickets that are for viewing only and maybe buy a well drink. Also I'm not disabled but seems very wheelchair unfriendly. Especially since many of the customers were seniors.

The Christmas ships cruise was so much fun. The service was perfect and the food was so great.

Have been on several Portland Spirit cruises, the first before I lived in Portland and participated in a team event that my boss arranged. For an out of towner, I loved getting to see all of the gorgous homes along the river as we cruised south and the city when we cruised under the various bridges. Now that I live in Portland, I have taken out of town guests, planned my own team events, and attended Portland Spirit events. It is a fun way to spend the evening, enjoying a meal while watching the scenery out the window. As with most of these type of venues where they are preparing meals for a lot of people, the dishes are pretty standard. Like chicken with mashed potatoes and veggies or a pasta dish. Most arrive leaning towards room temperature and none are meals that you would write home about, or give a five star Yelp rating. But they suffice. Seating is on main and upper floor and the top is a deck where you can be in the open air - and wind - if you really want to feel like you are on a ship! The servers are friendly and efficient. It's a big crowd so they really have to hustle. I appreciate their service. The drinks were fine; we had wine with our meal. I've attended an 80s dance party and if you like to dance and 80s music is your thing, it's a fun night. For me the best time to take a dinner cruise is in December during the Christmas Ship Parade. Local owners of boats in RiverPlace Marina decorate theif boats in holiday themes with lights - Rudolf, Christmas trees, fire trucks - and circle the Marina then cruise south and north on the Willamette River. The Portland Spirit dinner cruise is at the same time so you get see the boats up close and at some points, are part of the parade. Now that's a fun and unique way to celebrate the holidays!

My husband booked this dinner cruise for our first time visiting Portland. This isn't a guided tour but pure romantic dinner cruise. This is the opportunity to focus on who your with and capture the beautiful city while enjoying delicious 4 course meal. The starter is delicious yeast bread that was baked to perfection. The house greens were tossed in a local berry vinaigrette that was extremely favorable. Not too sweet not to bitter but just right. For the entrees we choose beef tenderlion, mixed vegetables over mash and vegetables curry over yellow rice pilaf. Great selections! The drinks and dessert were awesome! Overall this was a great dinner cruise!! Taste Timely Portion size Presentation Value of ingredients for $ Ambience Atmosphere Professionalism Staff Flavor

I went on the sightseeing only cruise on my birthday. It was a fun activity - good to take visiting friends and family, or for a special occasion. If you are looking for any kind of acknowledgement of the occasion, this may not be fulfilling, as I noted birthday on my reservation but could have just omitted it. I didn't order any food, but I did have a drink which was mediocre at best. However, the views were great, and it was fun seeing and going under the bridges. I spent the majority of the time standing on the deck, which I enjoyed.

If you like gray tenderloin, rubber chicken or overdone lamb, this is the dinner cruise for you! If scenery isn't your thing, this cruise will ring your chimes.. On the bright side, the wait staff was very pleasant. The food was truly appalling, and since it was a dinner cruise, a one-star rating was generous.

This is a lovely experience. I can honestly say I am glad we came with wounded warrior event instead of paying out of pocket because I feel like I would've been disappointed with the quality to price ratio. Service was decent, but the quality of food left a lot to be desired. the desserts were a highlight, as well as the view and live pianist. the women's restroom gave off a foul stench from the start. I feel sorry for anyone seated near it. Good experience that I would not repeat.

We did the Happy Hour scenic cruise. It was a nice afternoon. The experience was neither great or terrible. Improvements would be to play the narration so people can hear it (lots of guests chattering made it difficult to hear), and to somehow offer reserved shaded outdoor seating. The cruise was a fun way to see the houses along the river, but not much else. It might have been a better experience without children running all over - and people in general, it seemed crowded at times. Ramp up and down at Salmon Springs is very steep. I did see a service dog outside who looked hot and asked the bartender for a bowl of water and he didn't help.

Today, we had a team day on the Portland Spirit...something I've not done for 15 years. It was sooo relaxing! The service was wonderful and the food was delicious, although plating was a little sloppy here and there. We had the Cheese Board as an appetizer...super delicious! I had the Chicken Entree and the Lemon Blueberry Cake...scrumptious! I have to say I was really surprised! The only critique is the boat itself is a little tired. Could use some sprucing up here and there. I know I was with my work-mates, but what a wonderful thing to do for yourself! I'll be back!

Wine tasting on the Portland Spirit was a fun evening of 15 wine tastings from Oregon wineries. The boat left on time and boarding was a simple and easy process. The photo at the entry was a requirement - we all posed cheekily! We had preordered some snacks and as we were last to board, we could not locate any tables. They clearly don't have enough tables for guests to eat at. We found a small high top bar for the four of us, a very tight fit with 3 plates of food. Other than that, the wineries and their staff were charismatic, personable and conversational. A few booths offered free tastings at a later date. No bottles were for sale. The food was decent and the views and cruise were fantastic!! We explored the upper deck and took in the beautiful pdx views. I hadn't been on the Portland Spirit for over 20 years so it was nostalgic to attend again.

Do not book here- there is no dockside parking, no parking at all. If you have trouble walking, do not book a river cruise there. The employees are young. They are nice. But they have no clue what being disabled means. I've lost money because there are no refunds. Period. Portlands riverfront and downtown has two problems: 1. Not safe with the homeless. The smell of marijuana is so strong. The graffiti is really bad. I would never recommend walking around or trying to park after dark. The city has responded with single lane road along the waterfront now. It's a way to discourage parking and attendance to seafront park events. The river looks awesome.

I'm still upset on the next day..The ship & being on the water was great. It's the bartender I'm extremely upset with. I specifically asked for a VIRGIN Bloody Mary, extra spicy & confirmed with my waiter that's what I ordered & he entered. I'm just shy of 11 years of soberity & some people don't realize that it's life or death for those in recovery. 3-4 sips into my drink, it didn't taste right. After verifying with the waiter, I found out that the complacent bartender over looked my ticket & added vodka to my drink. That can & has led to people relapsing. Relapsing means jail, insanity or death to those clean/sober. I can't describe how hard I have to work every single day to stay sober. Sitting with a table of 10 for a bday party, I didn't want to take away from the moment so I went & cried in the bathroom stall by myself. Even though the Manager came over to apologize, it was the bartender who should've apologized & he wouldn't even make eye contact with me. My steak was dry even at the request of medium rare. Dessert & the ship itself was a nice experience. The waiter did his best but drinks weren't served at once. Half of our table got drinks, then another table & then the rest of ours. Usually you fill tickets all at once, per table, per order. That was my first experience on this cruise & I don't think I'd go back. I'm so grateful to be so strong in my soberity or that could've open a flood gate of excuses on allowing me to pick back up. They went out of their way to cater to a woman at our table with food allergies. I'm allergic to alcohol. I shouldn't have been treated any differently.

Well, my husband and I booked the dinner cruise to celebrate his birthday. For the most part the ambiance was just couples celebrating either anniversaries or birthdays. However there was a very very large wedding party that had at minimum a half dozen kids included with at least 15-20 adults. These kids were running around at the section of the ship that we had to go through in order to get to the viewing deck. Every time we tried to get to the viewing deck or bathroom we were practically tripping over kids who were running around not paying attention to their surroundings, and blocking our path to the restroom and viewing deck. What's more, the adults in the dining party they were with completely ignored their behavior and let them run around as if was a playground. This was supposed to be a peaceful dinner cruise that was fine dining. Not chuckee cheese or Pdx play date on a ship. The salad barely had any dressing and we didn't even eat it. We asked for straws for the beverages we ordered but the staff seemed rather preoccupied with the large wedding party and we just had to ask a staff member who seemed like a bus boy for the straws. Had we known the dessert that was included would have been so small we totally would've upgraded to another dessert, but we figured since we paid almost a hundred dollars each for this experience it would have been better. I am just taken back from the way those children were running around playing and yelling. They definitely had no idea what their surroundings were and no supervision. 2.5 hours was a long time to be around that kind of behavior in a fine dining experience After I recall looking at the website before booking our trip, I went back to confirm that The Portland Spirit offers weddings on the ship and private special wedding parties. These folks went the cheaper route for themselves and took from others experience by having a wedding party along side others that were celebrating their occasions. Extremely rude to allow the children to run a muck around others. At the second half of our trip we had children running right by where we were seated and again no adult supervision whatsoever. No staff said anything it was off putting to say the least

Absolutely LOVE the Portland Spirit Yacht!! This boat also has some of the best holiday parties in the Portland Area. If you're looking for something fun to do for Labor Day Weekend, Halloween or New Year's Eve, the Portland Spirit Yacht should be at the top of your list!! See for yourself at PortlandNightlife[dot]com

I've been on the Portland spirit twice, once for a holiday party many years ago and again on Wednesday for the lunchtime sightseeing cruise. After reading reviews about the food and being plant based, I opted to go without the lunch and it was more affordable as well. The cruises are fairly expensive especially if you have a special package or have the meal included, but it is fun for special occasions. Since we didn't have lunch, we had the option of sitting on the lower level or upper deck out in the cold. We opted for the lower level and my biggest complaint was that it was FREEZING. I was bundled up and practically shivering the whole time! It was a cold day, but there must be some kind of heat source right??? There was one other family down there, so it seems like including a meal is a more popular option. The drink menu was pretty pricey as well, but it's nice that there is the option to purchase beverages. Nice piano music was playing, I think it was live upstairs but we could just hear it through the speakers. I thought there would be a commentary on landmarks and such, and sure enough there was on the upper deck. Obviously it was more freezing outside so I could only bear it for a few minutes before retreating inside. It would be nice if that had been on the speaker to make the ride a bit more engaging. It was a nice way to see Portland and it ended up being a nice day. It was relaxing and overall a fun experience so I guess it depends on what you're looking for. The boat is beautiful and well decorated, but please turn up the heat!!!!

Food was edible and I didn't get sick. Any chef worth their salt should be able to grill a medium steak and, not severely over cook the shrimp. Who serves a steak without a steak knife? The experience and ambiance were nice, but the food was a huge letdown. Good luck getting coffee in a timely manner afterwards.

wow!!! The Portland Spirit Cruise Company is fantastic! The community of people who work there and the agents we personally booked our lunch cruise with, Hei and Sepora, are great! They made me feel like such a special customer. They are very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Our party of six (6) are looking forward to this special day. Thank you Portland Spirit Cruise Company, You get all 10's and A+'s. Blessings, DebraJoy Greenburg & Family

It was a fun dance cruise amazing food I highly recommend getting food oh my gosh the fries were amazing

I have recently enjoyed two boat tours on the Portland Spirit in the last month. One was a public cruise and the other was a private event. I felt both experiences were exceptional. All the staff have been very accommodating, helpful, and professional. This is a 150 -foot luxury yacht with three public decks, two are enclosed and climate controlled. Additionally. I felt they had excellent safety protocols. This is definitely worth it and a nice experience for local visitors or tourists.

A very enjoyable! The rain stopped just for us today. Great views along the Willamette River downtown Portland. The staff and crew were pleasant and welcoming. Very accommodating. The food was warm and tasty for brunch, with plenty of Mimosas to go around. Very relaxing. We never went upstairs to the next floor to watch the views, too cold. We opt to remain in the dining area with great window views. We will do this again.

We were looking for a cute date idea and thought it would be worth going on the Portland Spirit for a nice lunch date. It was actually surprisingly splendid. FOOD: We got to decide an entree and a dessert with our lunch package. The food was OK but not too bad. Drinks were also OK. It was fun to be able to eat and watch the view though! AMBIANCE: It was a cute experience being able to see Portland from a different perspective. The inside can use some upgrades and renovations to make it look nicer but it was still a nice experience. SERVICE/PRICE: Nice staff, we got a cute performance for a couple on a honeymoon and they do announcements for special events. The price is fair for the experience + food. Food & Beverages: 3 Ambiance & Cleanliness: 3.5 Price Point: 4 Overall Experience: 3.8

Had a great time with my family during the Christmas boats cruise! Staff was attentive, food was excellent, and drinks were on point! The view can't be beat we decided to make it an annual event

The food was really gross. Genuinely nothing tasted good. In a city that has hundreds of great brunch options, you'd think that a brunch cruise would at least not be gross, but that was not the case. The eggs Benedict was cooked hard so it was like an hard boiled egg on top of a very salty hollandaise English muffin. The bacon was so salty I couldn't eat it but to make up for it I guess, they put zero salt or pepper in the eggs. Very strange. I basically got a plate of fruit for my meal. And the middle deck area smelled and was stuffy. You could just tell the boat was quite old and hasn't been updated. The service was fine I guess but it felt really strange and awkward to carry a buffet plate up the stairs and then tip a waiter for bringing me a mimosa that tasted so cheap I didn't even finish it. They also have the check set up so that you tip on the entire total cost of the cruise which was a surprise. The music could use an update too. The two stars are for the upper deck, which was open air and it was a nice day so just being on the water was nice, and the info they give you as you're cruising on the upper deck was interesting.

Great experience with the boat ride and service from the waiters. The food was not the best unfortunately. (Don't recommend anything regarding the chicken) The bread was great and the Cherry Swirl was delicious for sure! So I was excited to get the main course only to be disappointed. My SO had the chicken tenders and I had the Parmesan chicken breast and they were both bland. Chicken was dry and we didn't want to say much because the service was great. So great they offered us something else. They brought us the fish but that wasn't the best either. The peas ruined the meal but it was better then the chicken we had. The best part about this experience was riding the boat, the lady playing the piano and the waiters who were so nice. We deeply appreciated them! Definitely consider looking at the menu if you decide to eat here. Today was my first time ever coming to Portland and food wise was disappointed.

Horrible one horrible long trip as me and my husband was seated we had a streaming baby behind us this was supposed to be a romantic time instead it was a nightmare.the food was not worth a wooden nickel the veggies look like they Ben dead along time ago carrots not peeled cheese cake only as big as your index finger salad.. three pieces of Romain lettuce with a quarter teaspoon of dressing beware.

We were invited to join a small party of 10 for the Christmas Ship Dinner Cruise. It boarded at 6:30 and they were right on that timeframe. Dress code was business causal but it was not enforced. All ages were there but majority was adults...Decorations inside were very holiday feeling & welcoming. We got seated at our assigned table. Drink order (not included) and appetizer (some not included) order was taken. Our server had just been hired on and was their first time. They did great. Bread (loved it) & Side Salad (it was okay but not my favorite) were delivered. Our cheese platter (which was an extra $30) was brought to the table. Presentation was good but not sure the price tag was inline for what it was. Next our dinner order was taken a lot of options & already included. It was cool that our server was able to get the "bacon" glaze removed from the beef tenderloin for our Gluten Free guest because there was no menu items for that specifically. It took a little bit to get our dinner but the view & Christmas ships entertained us while waiting. Food was delivered and portions were huge. Flavor was good as well. Dessert order was taken - cheesecake was included but I selected the Lemon Dream. It was not what I expected and I am still on the fence if I liked it...overall it was a 3 hour voyage - going up and down the immediate Willamette river in downtown Portland. I would recommend doing it at least once.

So bummed. I went on this dinner cruise with a friend a few years ago and it was the absolute highlight of our trip. We were on a smaller vessel and it was intimate and fun! I booked it this year for a surprise for my fiancé and it was absolutely awful this time around. The boat was large and outdated, the servers were sweet and kind, but very young and inexperienced, the bartenders were disgruntled and straight up rude with poor bartending and customer service skills, and the manager, while taking incorrect drinks off our bill, did not do anything to remedy our disappointing night. We provided feedback over a phone call in following weeks and they said they will address the issues with the staff- unfortunately the damage is done. For the very high price point, it's just not worth it. Money would be much better spent elsewhere. The setting seems to serve best as a corporate event space, but is just not worth the high expense as a date night. We sadly would not recommend this cruise any longer and do not plan to use this company for cruising in the future.

The cruise itself was fun. The river sights were really cool in the evening, we saw a bald eagle and lots of fun river front properties. The food was ok, nothing great. Portions were small and they price up certain things like premium desserts. Not a lot of options. Tipping on thr entire cruise was kind of weird also. Staff were really nice though. One and done, probably won't spend money on this again.

The ship looked a bit aged, it could have used some updating. Food was mediocre, not much of a spread. our server was slow and almost nonexistent but, thanks to the bartender she was awesome! She'd run over to top off our champagne or let the server know we needed more. i appreciate the bartender.

Hi Mandy-Ann thanks for your feedback. We have sit at the table windows-side in front of the piano and there was no player during the cruise and yes no announcement that we needed to go outside (also it was cold and rainy what is to expect on the 24th of December :) So yes please talk to the cruise manager he did not made an announcement that there is commentary on the outer decks or that the piano player might be I'll or simply to late to get on board etc! And I checked your very own website and there it clearly says that the commentary is outside - so please speak to your agents since there information is miss guiding and also with bad weather you should think about having the information inside as well. That both has taken away from the experience!

We spent a lovely Tuesday afternoon today on the Portland Spirit sightseeing cruise. It was not very crowded which made for easy and well spaced seating on the top unenclosed deck. The cruise goes south/upriver first and narrates with the history of Portland and then turns north to talk about buildings and structures you actually see. We found the whole experience relaxing and scenic. We purposely avoided a mealtime cruise given other reviews we've read and were happy with our experience. All in all, a fun and reasonably priced afternoon after a Groupon deal.

This was an epic experience! If you are trying to celebrate a special event or you are from out of town and you want to experience Portland downtown you HAVE TO DO THIS! 3 course meal with complimentary dessert! Make sure you go for dinner service so you can catch the sunset and the incredible bridges at night

We booked the Portland Spirit for our company holiday party and it was a hit! The event planner was very friendly and willing to work with our needs and requests. During the cruise, the staff was attentive, the food and drinks were good and the views on the top deck were spectacular. I would highly recommend booking a dinner cruise down the Willamette River with them.

Loved the river views; service was attentive. Food was okay, drinks were great! Loved the live piano!!!

Family first time visiting Portland. The Spirit Cruises was a delight and relaxing ride. Acquiring the tickets and finding the docking location was easy and located near a park. Our family took a group photo that was available for purchase before boarding the boat. Once on board we were given a map of the bridges and sites (my nieces and I played a game using the map to figure out which bridge we past during the route) During the ride an audio description was heard via the sound system. My family decline the lunch option but drinks and snacks were available to purchase. Overall great experience.