Portland River Tours

We had a small group staying an extra day with an event we were hosting due to flights. This tour provided the group with a different view of the city. Because it is an intimate experience, we could ask questions. Captain Arnell was incredibly knowledgeable about the happenings in city as well as the history of the bridges. Our tour was mid-November and he provided blankets for warmth as well. 10/10 would recommend!!

My son and I reserved a private tour to Willamette Falls, and it was fantastic! Our captain, Dominic, guided us throughout the trip and provided fun facts about everything from nature to history to animals. The boat was very comfortable and warm - they provided 2 heated blankets and 2 normal ones. We were protected from the wind and light rain thanks to very well built structure. I highly recommend this tour to anyone under any weather condition.

This tour was such a treat! The guide was both knowledgeable and entertaining, making the experience engaging from start to finish. The views were absolutely spectacular. I've lived here for decades and thought I knew the city inside and out, but seeing the bridges from this vantage point truly took my breath away. The boat itself was very comfortable, with thoughtful touches like heated blankets that made the ride extra cozy. Highly recommend to both locals and visitors alike!

We had a great Willamette Falls experience with Captain Dominic and Captain Spicy! Both were very knowledgeable and took the time to answer our questions, while also pointing out things that we would have missed along the way (like wildlife, unique homes, and various infrastructure). We felt very safe and welcome the whole time. We would definitely recommend this experience to locals and visitors, alike (our party was a mix of both)!

Our family had a wonderful time on the Christmas Ship ride along cruise! Despite the weather, we were warm and covered- they even have heated blankets on the seats! The captains were so kind and welcoming and checked our comfort levels throughout the tour. There is also a bathroom on board which is awesome. A great activity if you have family in town or you’re just looking to start a new tradition. Thank you Portland River Tours!

Wonderful tour, with Captain Charles and Captain Dominic. We learned a lot about the history of Oregon city and all along the river. Beautiful views of all of the floating homes and the people who have made that area great. Once you get past Captain Charles’, since of humor… Ha ha …we had a great time and highly recommend. Punctual, courteous, Comfortable, communicative. Make sure you bring your own water and snacks if you wish.

We had such an amazing time with Captain Charles! He was super informative and shared interesting facts along the way, but also gave us time to just relax and take in the beautiful views. The boat was cozy and intimate, making the whole ride feel really special. Highly recommend this experience!!

I had a really wonderful time on my tour. We followed the Christmas Ships parade at night along the river and it was absolutely magical!!!! I was warm, felt very safe, and can’t believe the views we had. The location and parking were easy to find. Loved that there’s a bathroom on board too. Great if you are going solo, with another, or in a group.

Excellent private Pontoon boat tour with a most interesting and knowledgeable Guide/ Captain Nate along the beautiful Willamette River. Saw lots of wildlife including species of birds and deer and learned a lot of history, geology, and gossip and facts and great recommendations for other things like restaurants, etc! Highly recommend this outstanding tour!

We took a boat tour in the rain for my daughter's 30th birthday. We had a great time with our captain and stayed dry and warmish. Would definitely recommend the tour again even in the rain.