$198.00
Includes: Transportation, Narrated 4-Hour Willamette River Cruise, Boxed Lunches
Experience the adventure of a lifetime as you cruise 4 hours on the Willamette River on the sternwheeler Portland, the last operating steam-powered sternwheel tug in the U.S and dockside museum. Truly a piece of living history! The tug is on the National Registry of Historic Places and uses the same technology as those at the turn of the 20th century. The Portland only sails a few times per year to help keep her in working condition. The ship comes alive again when the stern wheel rotates and the sound of the whistle fills the city!
The Port of Portland took delivery on August 29, 1947 and she immediately went into service. The Portland assisted ships to dock, turn and pass through the narrow bridge spans on the Willamette River. Her massive rudders and backing power were essential for moving loaded ocean-going ships.
When you visit the steamer Portland today, you see the result of more than a million dollars worth of volunteer labor over 2 years to restore the steamer Portland. The Pilot House is rebuilt and new systems are installed. Volunteer docents will take you on a tour of the steamer, including the pilot house and engine room, and tell stories of the local rivers and their maritime history. It is worth getting up early for this amazing event.
Bring your hot beverage in the morning — we will provide breakfast bags and snacks.
Tac: 5:30am Oly: 6:00am Tum: 6:20am Gra: 6:40am Cen: 7:00am Kel: 8:00am