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.

We spent an amazing day on the rivers. i had family from all over the US (ages 4-87) come to…read moreOregon. Wanting to showcase our fabulous state, we hiked, went to Mt Hood and tried to do it all. The trip with Island Style Charters was everyone's favorite!

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 wife and I recently went on the sunset cruise with captain Seth. Nice clean boat. Seth knew…read morequite a bit about the history of portland bridges and waterfront. Since we live in portland Seth asked if we'd like the history tour or would rather just cruise up the river. We opted for the history tour and really enjoyed learning about our city. Would recommend for out of towners or locals. Great way to see and learn about the city. We also enjoyed drinking a bottle of wine and watching the sunset over portland!

Captain Seth took us on a beautiful sunset cruise on the Willamette River. His knowledge of the…read moreriver, city, and bridges is extensive. His wonderful classic wood Chris Craft boat Rosy is a unique way to see Portland from the water. I would highly recommend Portland Boat Tours and Captain Seth!

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

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!

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.

Beware! There is no toilet onboard so keep that in mind for this 1.5 hour ride where you can bring…read moretwo drinks! This husband and wife duo were so nice and dropped us off early so we could tend to nature. Before the tour, you meet at a place to use the restroom and buy read affordable canned wines and beer. There was an amazing, delicious variety! The water tour is of a lot of bridges and the music is good!

I tried to book the brew barge once a year for three years, every. single. time. I got a call the…read moreday of saying they had to cancel. I was told I would get a complimentary ride or brew barge and never heard anything back. would NOT book.

Great place to store paddle or rowing craft! I've had a kayak and surfski racked there for several…read moreyears. Time saved from loading, unloading and carrying boats makes it well worth the storage fee and makes regular paddling exercise a lot easier. And there's Marlon, the Harbormaster. He is a very cheerful and pleasant presence at the docks. He knows the area well and makes good recommendations. He's always happy to lend a hand, and sets a great tone for the friendly vibe at the docks.

Always a pleasure to feel at home in a familiar place…read more Wonderful view, nice people, good service and a good menu. Never a bad experience. Keep it up!

My daughter and I really enjoyed the Portland Spirit Happy Hour Cruise. Instead of the…read morehigher-priced lunch or dinner cruises, this option lets you relax, take advantage of drink specials, and order food as you prefer. The ride itself was peaceful, with interesting commentary about the sights along the river. The bar service was great, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. A lovely way to spend an afternoon!

Over priced for what you get. They thought they were funny but mostly annoying. Didn't get food but…read moredidn't smell appetizing

My husband and I had the best time with Yacht Tubs. A perfect romantic date night on the river. The…read morestaff is friendly and welcoming and the experience is 10/10

this company kept canceling on us we originally scheduled a boat for Mother's Day and they canceled…read morewhen we were there and today they didn't give us a reason after telling us that they could fit us in not a legit company DO NOT TRUST