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.

What fun! My 8-year-old grandson, as he says, "had the time of his life!" Thanks to Captain Cody…read morefor interesting info, hold onto your hats spins & stop, cooling us off with fresh river water, and many laughs!

Gabriel was amazing! Really went above and beyond to make sure my friends and I had a great time…read more Everything went smoothly, and in time. The boat was immaculately cleaned and in great condition! Will definitely be renting from them again!!

Our family had a fantastic time on the scenic Columbia River with PDX Water Sports. We rented…read moreBrandon's Monark 205 Sun Lounger deck boat (see photos) and it runs great with a 130 hp outboard. With three passengers, we got a max speed of 30 kts and cruised very comfortably on plane at 22 kts. This is not a new boat and is missing its windshield, but it has a bimini shade and plenty of seating. The seat conditions and such are expected of an older boat, but we are here for the Oregon water experience, not two-tone leatherette. There is no online booking, so text PDX Watersports and the response is fast. Coordinating times and getting a price quote was super easy too. If you are used to renting from overpriced corprate operators, think of this as the opposite-- the hometown small business owner. Chinook Landing boat ramp has plenty of parking and is out of the Portland traffic/busy areas. If you are renting on the 4th of July or some other peak day, expect peak conditions at launch and on the river. We had a quiet, summer Friday on the water instead. Deposit was returned within 60 minutes of getting back to the dock (and inspecting the boat and prop of course!). I would definitely recommend PDX Water Sports if you are an experienced boater looking for a great time on the Columbia or Williamette. I sense a lot of the negative reviewers are people who don't know much about boating, planing speeds, weight distribution, or safe operation of a vessel. Looking forward to doing this again the next time we visit Portland!

This review is for the paddle board rentals!…read more My 2 friends and I tried to book the paddle boards online the day prior. For some reason we were only able to book one, even when trying on different devices/ browsers. We tried calling but weren't able to get through so we decided to just go in person the next day. For our reservation, we were texted the instructions on where to park & how to get down to the right dock. The instructions were easy to follow. Despite the online reservation not working, we were still able to get 3 paddle boards! After signing a waiver and paying, the staff will give you a life jacket, measure the paddles according to your height, and give a quick tutorial on how to get onto the board. It was my first time paddle boarding and it was pretty easy to learn! We did a 2 hour rental (which is plenty of time) and had a lot of fun going through the recommended path and using the current to drift back. For the 2 hours it was about $30 which was more than worth it. There is a locker (without locks) where you can leave your clothes/ other items. If you want to bring a water bottle or other personal items that are ok to get wet, there is a bungee cord at the top of the board to secure those items in place. There are also restrooms with flush toilets at the dock. This experience was honestly one of my favorite parts of the weekend and I would highly recommend. I just hope they are able to get their online reservation system fixed for a smoother booking process!

Reserved a pontoon boat in the midst of COVID restrictions. A great way to get outdoors and safely…read moresocially distance. As our day approached, the weather changed. We called to check if we could switch days and they were quick to let us know we could. Perfect. Check-in was smooth. We were provided a quick training and we were off. We rented for the day and took advantage of exploring the Columbia river. Pontoon Boat was in great shape and had a larger engine so we were able to make decent time to get out to the gorge. It was a gorgeous day and we couldn't have been happier. Highly recommend, but plan ahead (we attempted to rent on another occasion and they were booked).

Private gated entry, good security, beautiful location, very secluded and great moorage to Moore a…read moreboat in, year around. The updates happening now are great!

This is a nice, albeit tiny marina. Not really a marina, actually. Just a couple of docks and…read moreamenities really. I like stopping here for the views and perhaps a picnic lunch if I am traveling further down the gorge. There is limited parking but when I am on my motorcycle I can always find some place to park. Bathrooms, picnic tables, benches to sit on and watch the world go by. I'm not a boater but it looks like you can tie up here for a spell at no charge. Nice, well kept State (City?) run operation.

We had such an amazing experience with my family of 8 renting a pontoon boat and a jet ski for the…read moreday. Jeremiah was very helpful over the phone when I called to confirm the reservation. We were met at the dock by Don who was uber knowledgeable and over all a bright light in our whole experience. We felt very safe cruising off the dock and followed all the tips and rules. Made for a highlight in our family trip!! THANK YOU!!

I highly recommended renting from X-treme Rentals if you're looking for a fun filled experience!!…read moreJeremiah was so helpful thru the entire process even when loading up and docking and even went above and beyond to help us find our way to a restaurant right on the water that we had trouble finding on our own. the boat had all the life jackets we needed and was clean, easy to drive, fast and fun all the things I honestly couldn't say one negative thing about the owner and this company!!! it was an amazing experience to say the least and will definitely be going back! thanks X-treme Rentals NW!!

A beautiful park to visit on a clear winter day. The water view is always nice, with the iconic St…read moreJohn Bridge hovering over the top. I mention clear winter days because you actually do see more of the west side mountains and water and city view thru the bear branches in winter. It's a rare spot with such easy access to a great view. When it's in other seasons with foliage they block quite a bit of the view. But by then it's pretty in a different way of course.

After seeing the rose and Japanese tea garden, my family friend, Leo wanted to show me his favorite…read morebridge in Portland, St. John Bridge. He explained that the bridge original color was cement white until recently they started to paint it green to match the lush greenery. Leo says, bridges are painted two colors: red or green. He added the Golden Gate bridge is red. My observation of Cathedral Park was beautiful park to take photo ops, relax on the lawn, eat a picnic lunch, or take rite of passage photos such as a wedding, graduation, and quinceañera. Leo and I walked down to the dock, were we watched locals fish and children play on the water. The afternoon air was crisp and chilly, but the landscape of elm and Douglas Fir were an abundance. Across the bridge is a mini rainforest off of Germantown Rd, you can hike and bike; find trails on the AllTrails app. I'd like to come back to relax with a good book and observe the bridge standing so tall!

I read some of these reviews and I can't believe how different my experience has been. I purchased…read morea boat from them this June 2026 and had an excellent experience. All of my communications with Chris and his team were very positive. He was very honest and forthright. Prior to our test ride, he and his team identified an issue with the trailer braking system that was quickly corrected. After the completion of our test ride, Chris told me that just prior to him departing their facility for the check ride, that his team discovered a hairline crack in the exhaust manifold. It certainly didn't impact the test ride. He gave me the option of taking a discount off the price, or a promise to complete the repair at a later date, so we could enjoy the boat through the season. We chose the later. The point being, is that I never would have found that problem. If the issue became significant enough in the future to warrant a repair, then I would have assumed it happened on my watch. I give them an A+ for honesty and communications. And, the boat is fantastic!

They charged us $400 for a problem we already knew and told them , and then they refused to service…read moreour motor, these people are thieves

Gary was fun to talk to and his dog was a total sweetheart went in yesterday and got about 30 gal…read moreof fuel and some ice. Cheap for on the water fuel and fun to talk to

Gary is a character. He's not a fan of people who have big expensive boats who don't know how to…read morerun them, but otherwise he's very helpful. Other reviewers have compared him to Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi", which has some elements of truth to it. If you approach his dock slowly and under control, follow his directions on how and where to place your boat on the dock, let him tie off your boat with his lines, and respectfully engage with him as an intelligent person and not just a gas pump jockey, you'll be just fine.