Portland Spirit
Customer Feedback
Great Trip. Very friendly and professional staff; good commentary. - Luis
Wonderful cruise. Everyone at the Visitor Center and on the boat was great. The beef was "Out of this World, melt in your mouth greatness" as well as the dessert. Will do another cruise again for sure. - Brandy
We had a super fantastic time. Met my wife and went on our first date on your Valentines Day cruise. Married on your boat in 2006. food is always great and service is wonderful. We will be back. - George
We had never been on the cruise, wanted to go on for years and it lived up to our expectations. - MaryEllen
This is our third time cruising and we love it. - Virgina
Staff was very attentive. - Noeun
Such a relaxing time, thank you so much. - Andre
Had a great time, only booked because I had been on the boat before for another kind of cruise. - Jeff
Group and Private Charters
With a Portland Spirit event you will provide an unforgettable experience for your guests.
Our boats and venues provide the perfect fusion of breathtaking scenery, freshly prepared Northwest cuisine, and exceptional service.
Our 24 years of experience and well over 5,000 private events has made us a leader in the industry.
Your personal Sales Manager and dedicated Event Planner will arrange all of the details to make your company event, commitment ceremony, special occasion one of a kind.
We look forward to helping you create your cruise.
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Willamette River
Portland, Oregon
Portland Spirit
Capacity: 499 — Plated Seating Capacity: 340
360 degree views: Lower Deck · Upper Deck · Outside Deck
This stylish yacht combines the classic nautical experience with a fine dining atmosphere. Two levels are fully enclosed and climate controlled, each with a sound system, baby grand piano, and full service beverage bar. A built-in marble dance floor is available on the Columbia deck and the top Starlight deck is an open-air viewing deck.
Willamette Star
Capacity: 144 — Plated Seating Capacity: 100
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.
Crystal Dolphin
Capacity: 120 — Plated Seating Capacity: 50
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.
Explorer
Capacity: 35
This exciting excursion vessel is a day-trippers delight. Equipped with padded bench seating, canopy, see-through side panels and a restroom, this vessel offers a variety of routes along the Willamette and Columbia rivers.
Columbia River
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler
Capacity: 499 — Plated Seating Capacity: 200
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler image gallery
Enjoy an authentic riverboat experience 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.
Columbia Gorge Visitors Center
Capacity: 120
The Columbia Gorge Visitors Center is the perfect location for your special event, private parking lot, on site restaurant and waterfront patio with outdoor seating.
Explorer
Capacity: 35
This exciting excursion vessel is a day-trippers delight. Equipped with padded bench seating, canopy, see-through side panels and a restroom, this vessel offers a variety of routes along the Willamette and Columbia rivers.
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Portland Spirit
Capacity: 499 — Plated Seating Capacity: 340
360 degree views: Lower Deck · Upper Deck · Outside Deck
This stylish yacht combines the classic nautical experience with a fine dining atmosphere. Two levels are fully enclosed and climate controlled, each with a sound system, baby grand piano, and full service beverage bar. A built-in marble dance floor is available on the Columbia deck and the top Starlight deck is an open-air viewing deck.
Willamette Star
Capacity: 144 — Plated Seating Capacity: 100360 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.
Crystal Dolphin
Capacity: 120 — Plated Seating Capacity: 50
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.
Explorer
Capacity: 35
This exciting excursion vessel is a day-trippers delight. Equipped with padded bench seating, canopy, see-through side panels and a restroom, this vessel offers a variety of routes along the Willamette and Columbia rivers.
Columbia River
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler
Capacity: 499 — Plated Seating Capacity: 200
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler image gallery
Enjoy an authentic riverboat experience 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.
Columbia Gorge Visitors Center
Capacity: 120
The Columbia Gorge Visitors Center is the perfect location for your special event, private parking lot, on site restaurant and waterfront patio with outdoor seating.
Explorer
Capacity: 35
This exciting excursion vessel is a day-trippers delight. Equipped with padded bench seating, canopy, see-through side panels and a restroom, this vessel offers a variety of routes along the Willamette and Columbia rivers.
Proud members of
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