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Address: 110 Southeast Caruthers Street, 5530 NE 60 Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Phone Number: +1 503-224-3900
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Turkey day cruise

Well, as far as scenic - can't really rate this since it was pouring. We went up top briefly and it was fun (putting aside the cold & wet for a moment). I would bet that this... read more

4 of 5 bubblesReviewed 4 days ago
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4 of 5 bubbles Reviewed 4 days ago NEW via mobile

Well, as far as scenic - can't really rate this since it was pouring. We went up top briefly and it was fun (putting aside the cold & wet for a moment). I would bet that this would be phenomenal in fair weather. That explains my high rating - We will do this again "on our own nickel" in Spring... More 

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Omaha, Nebraska
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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We took a sternwheeler sightseeing cruise that was wonderful. It was a 2-hour cruise--30 minutes down the river (then back) and 30 minutes up the river (then back.) It was a warm beautiful day, but I would recommend dressing for a temperature that's about 20-25 degrees cooler with the wind and being on the water. You will get a completely... More 

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Portland S, Marketing Manager at Portland Spirit River Cruises, responded to this review

Thank you so much for cruising with us and for posting your review. So wonderful to hear how you enjoyed the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge. We appreciate feedback and will be sure to share this with our management & service staff. Thank you once more for your fantastic review and we sincerely hope to have you cruise with... More 

Albany, New York
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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We went on a group outing aboard the Portland Spirit the other night. The boat took us south on the Willamette River and then turned north and then turned back again and returned to its dock on the east side of the river. There was a formal sit-down dinner and the food was excellent. Appetizers were crab stuffed mushrooms and... More 

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Portland S, Marketing Manager at Portland Spirit River Cruises, responded to this review

Thank you for cruising with us and for posting your review. So glad to hear you enjoyed your cruise on the Willamette River. We appreciate your comments and feedback on our cuisine. We will be sure to share your review with our management and service staff. Thank you once more and we do sincerely hope to have you cruise with... More 

Connecticut
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4 of 5 bubbles Reviewed October 16, 2016

My wife was in town for a conference and I tagged along for the week. The organizers of the event brought us to the Portland Spirit for a Friday night dinner cruise. I'm guessing but likely the number of attendees was between 50-75 people. and we took up their entire mid-deck. They promptly put us on the ship at 6:30pm.... More 

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Portland S, Marketing Manager at Portland Spirit River Cruises, responded to this review

Thank you for cruising with us and for posting your review. So pleased to hear how you enjoyed the cruise. We do live in a lovely part of the Pacific Northwest and are glad we were able to share it with you. We appreciate encouraging feedback and will be sure to share you review with our management and service staff... More 

Vancouver, Washington
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4 of 5 bubbles Reviewed October 6, 2016

Having tried a number of different excursions with Portland Spirit we thought we'd try a different stretch of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers than we have in the past. The sailing was delayed due to the late arrival of a large number of guests but we were able to bide the time by having the included continental breakfast. It was... More 

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Portland S, Marketing Manager at Portland Spirit River Cruises, responded to this review

Thank you for cruising with us recently on the Portland to Astoria cruise. So glad to hear you have cruised with us before and decided to give this one a try. There were some travel delays with a group of passengers and we thoroughly appreciate your patience. So glad to hear you enjoyed the food and the trip. We always... More 

Mesa, Arizona
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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed October 5, 2016

We toke the downtown Dinner cruise of Portland for a birthday party for my Mother. We had 6 couples. It was very enjoyable the food was very good, the service was great we had a lot of fun with our server she ever sung happy birthday to my Mother. The cherry on top was was taking in the great view... More 

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Portland S, Marketing Manager at Portland Spirit River Cruises, responded to this review

Thank you so much for cruising with us and for posting your review. We are so glad we got to be part of this special day for you and your Mother. So wonderful to hear you all had a great time. We appreciate feedback like this and will be sure to share this with our management & service staff. Thank... More 

Cincinnati, Ohio
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4 of 5 bubbles Reviewed October 3, 2016

We chose a dinner cruise to celebrate our anniversary and had booked the cruise, food, window seat etc. on line before our trip. You definitely want to pay extra for a window seat. We were not disappointed in the food, service and view in the evening. Who doesn't want to listen to piano music and singing while eating dinner. The... More 

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Portland S, Marketing Manager at Portland Spirit River Cruises, responded to this review

Thank you so much for joining us on our Dinner Cruise and for posting your review. So glad to hear you enjoyed the river & the sights. We further appreciate your comments on the entertainment and our food. We always appreciate feedback and will be sure to share your review with our management & service staff. Thank you once more... More 

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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed October 3, 2016

I took my now fiance on the Portland Spirit dinner cruise to propose. The staff did a fantastic job helping me execute my plan and we both had a wonderful time. The food was magnificent, piano player was stellar, and service staff on point at all times. Our server even sang us a congratulatory song after she said yes. Thank... More 

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Portland S, Marketing Manager at Portland Spirit River Cruises, responded to this review

Thank you so much for cruising with us and for posting your review. So glad to hear the evening went as you hoped. We are so pleased to have been part of this memorable evening for you and your fiance. We will be sure to share this with our management and service staff. Thank you once more and we sincerely... More 

Detroit, MI
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4 of 5 bubbles Reviewed September 30, 2016

I picked the lunch cruise that meets at the Salmon dock. I paid $30 extra for a window table and it was worth it. The boat has it's own history that is narrated. The captain let us into the helm. Apparently, he has navigated all over the world. Very interesting. The highlight are the many bridges. Look up the bridges... More 

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Portland S, Marketing Manager at Portland Spirit River Cruises, responded to this review

Thank you for cruising with us and for posting your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your cruise and the sights around Portland especially the fascinating bridges and their history. We do appreciate feedback and will be sure to share your review with our management & service staff. Thank you once more for cruising with us and taking... More 

St. Louis, MO
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3 of 5 bubbles Reviewed September 29, 2016

We signed up for the Landmarks of the Gorge Riverboat Cruise and caught the paddlewheeler in Cascade Locks. It was a more expensive cruise because it promised a trip to Multnomah Falls and landmarks that were not on the other shorter cruises. This trip is only offered once a week on Wednesdays, so we signed up very early to be... More 

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Portland S, Marketing Manager at Portland Spirit River Cruises, responded to this review

Allow me to say thank you for cruising with us and for posting your review. Sorry to hear you were unable to see everything you wanted to see on the Landmarks of the Gorge cruise. The passage through the locks is quite a treat. The locks are used by a variety of vessels both commercial and non-commercial. From time to... More 

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