Portland River Cruises: the 10 to Book First

1.Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,108 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Ride from Portland in a small, air-conditioned van to Multnomah Falls and several Columbia Gorge waterfalls. Guides such as Ana, Carrie, James, Edwin, and Sarah share local history, while short hikes lead to Benson Bridge, Bridal Veil Falls, and Latourell Falls. Expect changing stops during road construction.

“Great way to spend half a day. Carrie is a great tour guide, informative and fun. I would definitely recommend this trip.”

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2.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride from downtown Portland in a comfortable 12-seat van to Crown Point, Latourell Falls, Horsetail Falls, and Multnomah Falls. Guides including Mel, Aaron, Daniel, Patrick, and Chuck add local stories about geology, plants, Portland, and Gorge history. Water, live commentary, and round-trip transport are included.

“Fantastic! Majestic! A great tour with a friendly and knowledgeable driver. Scenic waterfalls, foliage, landscapes.”

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3.Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 913 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride from a downtown Portland hotel in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with a local guide such as John, Jay, or Zach. In about three and a half hours, you’ll visit Crown Point, Wahkeena Falls, Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, and Horsetail Falls, with short walks and photo stops.

“Great tour guide loved the experience! I would definitely book again and recommend. Great experience for a first time Portland Oregon travelers.”

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4.Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 695 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Spend about 8.5 hours outside Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a small group of up to 13. See Multnomah Falls, Rowena Crest, Hood River, and Timberline Lodge. Guides such as John, Rob, Phoebe, and Gunnar add local history and practical context.

“Wonderful day trip with Rob! The itinerary was great and we had some extra time so he added in some extra sights. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and made the tour very customer focused.”

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5.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from central Portland in a premium van with up to 12 people, stopping at Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, Hood River, and Timberline Lodge. Guides such as Nico, Dominique, Patrick, and Daniel provide local stories, practical help, and plenty of scenic stops.

“This was a great all day tour. Our guide was kniledable, friendly and a good driver. Never at all loss for answers and knew the area well.”

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6.2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 480 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Board the Portland Spirit near downtown Portland for a 2.5-hour evening cruise with a reserved table, three-course Pacific Northwest dinner, live piano music, and city views. Step onto the outer decks for bridge sights and recorded narration. Window tables are not guaranteed, and drinks cost extra.

“Had a great time on the Willamette River. The dinner was very good and the staff were friendly. Got to listen to the history after dinner on the upper deck. Would like to do this cruise but see it during the day too. The city lights at night were amazing.”

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7.Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Columbia River Gorge waterfalls from Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. Your guide, such as John, Garrett, Rob, or Phoebe, handles the driving and adds local history. Expect short walks, photo stops, hotel pickup, and a small group of up to 12.

“Rob Guild was very knowledgeable about the area. He was very courteous. He provided water and kept the ac running in the van as it was a very uncomfortable 96 degrees…the heat was very unusual for Portland.”

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8.Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Spend about four hours with Peter or Pete exploring the Columbia River Gorge from Portland. See Multnomah, Horsetail, Latourell, and Shepperd’s Dell Falls, plus Vista House. Hotel pickup, small groups, and an afternoon departure make this a simple way to reach the gorge without driving.

“It was so fun and our guide Pete was very informative and made the tour very enjoyable! Definitely would do it again.”

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9.2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 269 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $88

Spend two hours aboard Portland Spirit with a reserved table, freshly prepared Northwest entrée, live piano music, and views of Portland’s bridges, parks, homes, and landmarks. Historical narration is available on the outer decks, while gluten-free and vegan choices make the cruise workable for many diners.

“Great lunch, had the Steelhead, wait staff was great. Boone reminded us of our grandson. Very respectful and polite.”

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10.Multnomah Falls Ebiking Tour to 6 Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Start near Cascade Locks with a height-adjusted e-bike, helmet, lock, and digital route. Ride about 24 miles round trip to Multnomah, Bridal Veil, Horsetail, Wahkeena, Shepperd’s Dell, and Latourell Falls. The tour is self-guided, private, and best for riders age 16 and up.

“Biking on Old Oregon Hwy 30 was awesome.stopped at 6 water falls and still plenty of time to relax and spend time at each one.”

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