Thank you for considering the Portland Spirit and Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler fleet and 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.
Portland, Oregon
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Portland SpiritPrivate Ceremony Capacity: 200 — Private Reception Capacity: 499360 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. |
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Willamette StarCeremony Capacity: 120 (inside), 80 (outside) — Reception Capacity: 130360 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. |
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Crystal DolphinCeremony Capacity: 60 (inside), 80 (outside) — Reception Capacity: 100360 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. |

Cascade Locks, Oregon
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Columbia Gorge SternwheelerPrivate Ceremony Capacity: 120 (inside), 80 (outside)Private Reception Capacity: 300 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. |
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The Terrace at Thunder IslandCeremony Capacity: 200The Terrace at Thunder Island is the perfect “on-land” venue for your ceremony with its phenomenal views of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The Terrace at Thunder Island is also available as an optional rental in conjunction with the Gorge Pavilion or the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler wedding packages. |
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Gorge PavilionCeremony Capacity: 250 — Reception Capacity: 325The 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. |
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Portland Spirit & Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Public Cruise Ceremony OptionsFor Groups of 2 to 40 Passengers
Portland Spirit offers the option to have a wedding ceremony on board in conjunction with a Portland Spirit or Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler public cruise. A public cruise ceremony is ideal for the bride and groom that want to get married on a boat, but don't want to have a private wedding. Public cruise ceremonies do not provide the option for a private area or a one level rental. |



