We booked the sunset cruise and it was absolutely the best. The weather was perfect and the small…read moreboat experience was exactly what we were looking for. Thank you Captain Chris for a wonderful evening.

Thank you for the sweet ride, Captain Dan! It was great and we had a great time. Perfect day!!…read moreDefinitely worth it. All the best, Celia +Jimmy

3 1/2 Stars - This is a difficult review to write…read more May 22, 2026 we went on our third Portland Spirit Cruise. We upgraded to the "Admiral Package," as this was a special Rose Festival Cruise, concluding with a fireworks display. The cruise itself was wonderful. The live piano music is a lovely enhancement, and the atmosphere was buoyant ;-). Every staff member was a delight and the captain is charming. But - The Food: Our appetizers were interesting, Mr. Wonderful ordered the Shrimp Cocktail and said it was alright. I had the Cheese Platter, some of the cheeses were hard, (as in dried out) and the crostini was *overly hard, bordering on stale. The salads were good, the dressing delicious. For our mains, I ordered the pasta dish. I took perhaps four bites and stopped eating. The pasta was far beyond al dente, the vegetables were almost unrecognizable - it lacked flavor or texture. Mr. Wonderful ordered the Beef Short ribs, and was happy with his meal. I'm going to chalk this up to me ordering incorrectly. Table clearing was another issue, our bread tray and appetizer plates remained on the table far too long. When our main courses were delivered, there was no room. We ordered our desserts and coffee. We received our coffee about 10 minutes afterwards. Then we watched as our server, served a large table next to us their desserts and a couple of other tables nearby. He may have been overwhelmed as this deck was extremely busy. Anyway, after waiting 20 plus minutes more, we requested our dessert, again. Cold coffee and dessert = not great. Our meal service from start to finish was disorganized. Viewing the fireworks from the top deck was a treat! We enjoy cruising with Portland Spirit and will do so again, but we would *not purchase the upgrade. Hint: Request (and pay for) a window seat on the *second deck, as the views are much more desirable.

We booked the big foot cruise. 2 adults and 2 teens. We were the last on the boat. The headphones…read morewere scattered about and 2 of us didn't get them. The boat was really crowded. People sit sideways on the small bench so there is little room in order to see out. Without headphones you can't hear the narration so it just becomes a boat ride. I wouldn't do this again.

I highly recommend taking a class at Portland Kayak Company! My wife and I were first timers and…read morethe beginners class did such a great job making us feel comfortable on the water. Our instructors were Rose and Margot; both were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and patient! They even helped me when I fell into the water (yeah, I'm not embarrassed to admit it... I totally fell in the water, haha!). It was totally my fault but both were quick to help me and they did such a great job not making me feel bad about it. Helpful Tips: * If you're taking a class, know that the kayak, the paddle and the life vest are provided. * If you plan to bring your phone with you on the kayak, make sure to bring an airtight bag to keep your phone in it. We had one already but I saw that they sold them in their store, too! Oh, and it's worth mentioning... the company was very understanding even though we arrived five minutes late (our GPS turned us around and we got lost heading to the class). Of course, try your best to avoid being late, but it was great knowing they were understanding about it. It made us feel extremely comfortable! My wife and I are definitely coming back!

I registered for the basic skills kayaking class. The instructor (Nate) catered the class to the…read morestudents, so we got to cover things we wanted to cover and make sure that we really understood the hows and the whys of the basic skills. He did a great job correcting our strokes. It was clear he had the knowledge of the sport as well as the understanding to be able to offer corrective feedback. I have a service dog and they showed great flexibility in working with me and my dog in and out of the water. It was well worth the money. Overall, my experience with Alder Creek was phenomenal.

I'm a local, but I still enjoy taking friends and family on the Willamette Jet Boat Excursion…read morebecause it's one of the best ways to experience the river, the Portland waterfront, the city's beautiful bridges, and Willamette Falls. One of our captains described the ride as a mix of Pirates of the Caribbean, the Teacups, and Splash Mountain--which is surprisingly accurate! The price is fair, the experience is unforgettable, and it's something I'd highly recommend for both locals and anyone visiting Portland.

Great tour , lots of big splashes, laughs and interesting things to see on the one hour tour…read more One word of warning- we parked in the OMSI parking lot and had our car broken into, don't leave any purses or anything valuable in your car .

My boyfriend and I had talked about doing this tour since we first met. We finally made it happen…read morethis weekend. Be sure to book online so you get your spot. You can also tip when you book or you can choose to tip at the end. The tour itself was just okay. The guide was informative and had a lot of interesting information. The tour itself of a basement with low ceilings and crappy floors. Neither my boyfriend and I felt or saw any ghosts. Which of course is not predictable. Haha At the end of the tour, you have some choices of alcoholic and non-alcoholic option. My boyfriend and I don't drink beer, but they did have wine options.

I've wanted to go here since I saw it on Ghost Adventures way back in 2012. On a recent trip to…read morePortland we finally got a chance. Natasha was our guide and she was amazing. She was so historically knowledgeable and presented the tour in such a wonderful, dramatic way. This was exactly what we were looking for. Not overly scary, but just spooky enough. The tour was dark and completely underground, basically a maze beneath Portland. Great time was had by all.

Brought my KingFisher in for service and lots of minor repairs. They have been amazing. Great…read morecommunication and Intergraty.

A solid, well managed, full service boat yard. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. I've…read morebeen using them to do all of the work on my ship for 3 years. They've done a high quality and thorough job every time on our ahead of schedule. For the quality and support they deliver, I believe their pricing is very fair and in fact better then other quotes I have received in the past. Don't hesitate to give them a call. You won't regret it.

Such a fun time!!!! We rented the boat for a couple hours which felt perfect for just two of us…read more The boat itself felt super clean and safe. I was a bit nervous because it was the first time driving a boat, but the staff made me feel confident before we left the dock. We plan to go out with more friends later this year. We had a blast!!!

This was a fun experience! Everyone was super friendly and very helpful. They made sure we had what…read morewe needed and help us carry things to the boat. I was given clear instructions on how to pilot the boat and get back in. I'm planning to do it again!

What a blast! I had no idea this outfitter existed until last night - when our friend Holly rented…read moreit for her birthday party for s 2 hour tour (think the theme song for Gilligan's Island). The owners were so nice, they actually gave us an extra 30 minutes for a 2.5 hour tour. Yes, there is a toilet on board. Yes, there is a bar. No hard liquor but they have beer, wine, hard ciders and a wine made to taste like tequila for their version of a margarita. We got the watermelon ones. Mmm... Yes, you can bring your own food n board. Our birthday girl brought a stack of pizzas, chips, dips and a birthday cake. Yes, they get you as up close to the falls as legally allowed. Yes, there are plenty of tables and comfy sofa style benches to relax on while you take in the sunset. Yes, they have bluetooth speakers so you can all jam to your favorite tunes. Yes, they provide a karaoke machine so your party can garble the 2 whole hours if they want. I really can't think of a downside except that the birthday girl kept saying that she wished the night wouldn't end. Thanks to the great staff who kept the drinks flowing and go us off on time and gave us a little extra time to enjoy ourselves.

THIS is a MUST do while in Portland...especially for Locals!! The Tiki style river cruise was a…read moreperfect experience. The pontoon boat is laid out comfortably, the drinks and snacks were very reasonably priced, parking was super easy and the area you park in has many food, wine, shops to experience before or after your cruise. Our captain was very knowledgeable and he taught all of us about the rich history of the both the water way and the many BRIDGES that span the river. We happened to go out on an evening of perfect 78degree weather, the breezes were warm and tropical... WE WILL BE BACK!

Came in for a simple fuel pump waited about an hour and 35 minutes before I was assisted there was…read moreonly one other person in front of me and it seemed like they were friends so they sat there and talked for a good hour about unrelated subjects when I was helped the people there were very disrespectful and unprofessional their dogs act like they wanna kill you and the place stinks like shit if you have a boat you care for or are looking for parts don't go here. They have absolutely zero assisting abilities or skilled employees avoid this place at all cost costs.

Gave me a very quick turnaround on a motor generator issue that I had was very happy and very…read morereasonable