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Portland Sunset Cruise 2 hr
AverageTop 39% in Portland
5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Portland
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
See Portland’s bridges, floating homes, and Ross Island from the Willamette River on a relaxed sunset cruise with open-air seating.
About this tour
Watch Portland’s skyline glow from the water on a relaxed sunset cruise along the Willamette River. This Portland Sunset Cruise lasts about two hours and pairs scenic city views with an easygoing, island-style atmosphere.
Pass floating homes, historic riverside properties, and Waverly Country Club, then glide beneath Portland’s iconic bridges as the sunset reflects across the river. The route also ventures behind Ross Island, offering a quieter perspective away from the usual shoreline views. Choose open-air seating or settle beneath the covered palapa rooftop, which has wind screens for cooler weather. Snacks and drinks, including cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, and cider, are available to purchase; they are not included in the ticket.
Check in at South Waterfront Park 30 minutes before departure and meet the crew near the waterfront benches. The listed time is check-in time, and the boat departs once everyone is checked in, no later than 30 minutes afterward. Settle in for a fresh view of Portland and an unhurried evening on the river aboard this Portland Sunset Cruise.
Highlights
- Cruise beneath Portland’s iconic bridges as sunset colors shimmer on the Willamette River
- Pass floating homes, historic riverside properties, and Waverly Country Club
- Explore a quieter stretch behind Ross Island
- Relax in open-air seating or beneath the covered palapa rooftop
What's included
Included
- Restroom on board
Not included
- Beer, wine, and cider
- Snacks
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Viator
5.00 / 5 · 5 reviews
Important information
- Check in at South Waterfront Park near S. River Drive and S. Montgomery Street 30 minutes before departure
- Meet the crew near the waterfront park benches
- The listed time is check-in time; departure is after all passengers check in, no later than 30 minutes afterward
- Life jackets are available on board for children 12 and under
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- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 5 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Portland
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 39% in Portland means it ranks in the top 39% of tours in Portland by this score.
Provider rating distribution in Portland
How many tours in Portland have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.
- Viator
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