Top Oregon Water Tours

Enjoy lunch along the Willamette River on a 2-hour cruise in Portland. Great for newcomers and locals alike, the leisurely cruise presents an expansive vista of Portland from the water. In addition to exceptional views and food, the afternoon tour also includes commentary from your captain and live entertainment. Prepared with local ingredients, your meal can be upgraded to include an appetizer and dessert.

Start your day off right with a 2-hour brunch cruise along the Willamette River. Board the boat in the late morning and soak in the scenery of northern Oregon as your boat glides away from Portland. When you’re ready, help yourself to a buffet brunch accompanied by sparkling wine or apple cider. You can walk around the deck or sit near the cabin windows to view the stunning landscape.

Hop aboard the Portland Spirit for a trip along the Willamette River with this sightseeing tour of Portland. Your captain will ferry you under some of the city's famous bridges and waterfront sights, and you'll have plenty of chances to take photos of the city right from the water. You'll also have the option to buy snacks and drinks from the onboard bistro.

See the largest waterfall in the Northwestern United States. Explore Portland's downtown waterfront, urban wildlife, and beautiful bridges from the water. The Willamette river is a beautiful and calm waterway with a storied history and amazing nature up and down her banks!

Explore Oregon’s rocky northern coastline on this scenic full-day trip from Portland. Travel the picturesque US Hwy 101 through quaint beach towns, stopping in Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park, and Oswald West State Park. Spend a luxurious day enjoying panoramic coastal views, geological wonders, and wind-swept beaches.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for the day on this guided tour to Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. Travel along the historic Columbia River Highway National Scenic Byway and stop at the magnificent falls of Multnomah, Latourell, and Bridal Veil.

Explore the stunning beaches and beautiful towns along Oregon’s northern coast on this full-day trip from Portland. Visit the charming towns of Manzanita and Cannon Beach—home of the famous Haystack Rock—browse antique shops and art galleries, and stop several beaches to maximize your time at the Oregon Coast.

Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Come experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed Natural Scenic Reserves. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, and a historic lodge.

Experience the unrivaled beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, Cascade Mountain Range and Mount Hood on this full-day trip from Portland. In the comfort of a luxury vehicle, enjoy a guided tour of the Gorge’s top destinations, including dramatic waterfalls, the Bridge of the Gods, Hood’s Timberline Lodge, and the charming city of Hood River.

One of Portland's many nicknames is Bridgetown, not much of a surprise given that the city is split by a river crossed by 10 bridges. With this tour, you'll hop aboard a pontoon and head from the southernmost of the city's bridges, the Sellwood Bridge, making your way north. You'll pass through downtown, eventually coming to the last bridge within the inner city: the towering Freemont Bridge, before heading back south.

Crash through the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip with your friends or family. This Deschutes River tour is an exhilarating full day adventure. Enjoy exciting rapids, deep canyons, placid pools, and a delicious barbecue lunch. No prior experience is necessary; professional guides support you every step of the way.

Take a scenic cruise along the Willamette River while you learn about Oregon's history. Your captain will take you on a 44-mile journey, showing you historic attractions such as the Wheatland Ferry Crossing, which first began operations back in 1845. This tour is totally private and up to six passengers can be accommodated.

Paddle your way into the ocean with a 3.3-mile kayaking tour from Brookings near Ashland. Access the Pacific Ocean from the Chetco River mouth and kayak around Chetco Point. Watch for wildlife such as seals, sea lions and pelicans. Travel through calm waters near fishing and leisure boat docks.

Spend the day on Oregon’s Rouge River on a 5-hour rafting trip. Meet your guide in Ashland for a shuttle ride to your rafting location. Start with a safety briefing and then embark on your rafting adventure down 6 miles (9.6 km) of scenic class I-II rapids. Your guide handles paddling and steering so you can sit back and enjoy the ride. Stop midway for a snack and have lots of opportunities to get out of the raft to swim if you want. Kayaking can be an option deepening on the weather conditions. You return to the departure point and the end of the trip.

Take to the water to explore the scenic Chetco River estuary in Brookings with this 2.5-mile kayak tour. Paddle through the calm, clear waters to look for wildlife, including pelicans and kingfishers. Glide through the boat basin to see Coast Guard, commercial and leisure boats at the docks. Kayak for approximately 1.5-2 hours.

Raft, swim, and enjoy a day in the sun on this full-day white-water rafting trip on the Deschutes River. Admire gorgeous canyon scenery as you glide through gentle and challenging rapids alike—your guide leads you the whole time, ensuring a fun and safe ride for you and your group.

Enjoy a private tour of Portland waters on an up to 90-minute sailing cruise. Bring up to five others on a leisurely meander along the Willamette River, choosing between an up river journey to the forested Elk Rock Island or a ride taking in the city skyline and bridges. Relax, unwind and simply savor postcard views as well as time with your friends and loved ones. You can enjoy BYO snacks, beer and wine to savor while soaking in the surrounding atmosphere.

Spending a full day on the river independently can be a lot to handle on your own, no matter where you are. A guide leads this full-day Rouge River and Hellgate Canyon rafting tour in Oregon, so you can feel safe as you raft. Choose from a total of three different raft and kayak options, and get a thorough orientation before you go. A riverside lunch is included.

Enjoy superb views of the Portland riverfront on a 90-minute sailing cruise along the Willamette. Set out from Portland on a small-group tour up the river, stopping to view Portland's floating homes as well as uninhabited Ross Island. Savor the surrounding scenery―including placid Holgate Channel and the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge―as you go. Bring your own snacks, refreshments and spirits to satisfy both hunger and thirst throughout.

Beginner paddlers are perfectly suited to this introduction to whitewater on the Rogue River. During this half-day tour, novices will enjoy full instruction and safety briefings before heading out on the 5.5-mile (9-kilometer) stretch of river, filled with exciting but manageable whitewater. Stop halfway to relax on dry land and have a snack before navigating the rest of the Class I through Class IV rapids on the river.

Discover the best of Oregon nature on an all-inclusive 3-day rafting tour down the Rogue River. There’s no need to get your paddles or tent past TSA as all rafting and camping equipment is provided, including sleeping bags and wetsuits. Meals and snacks are also part of the outdoor tour. With guides on hand at all times, you're free to relax and embrace your action-packed adventure.

Kayak with us along the Salmon River Estuary in a handmade wooden kayak, each one of which is lovingly created over the course of 500 hours. Much like the buttery feeling of cutting through the water, or driving a classic car down the road, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a beautiful area paddling in a work of art. The lush mountain, forest, and river scenery of the Pacific Northwest is simply the cream on top.

Experience some of the most majestic views of the lower Columbia River Gorge visible by water. Travel under several famous bridges on your journey from Portland to Multnomah Falls while exploring unique views of the Willamette River and the mighty Columbia River aboard the Explorer Jetboat. Sights include Cape Horn, Multnomah Falls, Crown Point, Rooster Rock, Beacon Rock, Mount Hood and, of course, the Columbia River! A live tour guide will provide narration of the sights.