What to Bring
- Camera
- Beverages (Beer and wine are welcome on the boat)
- Snacks (although we provide a small snack shop on the boat too)
- You are welcome to bring full meals (boxed lunches, cheese plates, etc) as well
- A windbreaker or warm sweater
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Binoculars
- Dramamine, wrist bands, or other seasickness medication
- Cash (we sell concessions and souvenirs on the boat).
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Tips for a Successful Tour
- Show up early and leave time for parking.
- Your time slot is reserved for you but your tour will, of course, be shorter if you show up late.
- If you have special needs let us know in advance. We’re happy to accommodate you.
- Remember to bring the items on the “what to bring” list.
- Be ready to have fun!
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Special Tips for Kids
- Prepare your kids for their boat tour by letting them know about boating safety. They will be required to wear a life jacket for the duration of their time on the boat. Let them know ahead of time so it’s not a surprise.
- No messy snacks.
- Use the restroom before your tour.
- Talk to your kids before your tour about the things they might see on the water.
- Have them ask the captain questions.
Where to Park
Overview map:
This map shows the general locations of the docks that we serve. Make special arrangements to choose the one that’s most convenient for you!
View Portland Boat Tours – Willamette Boat Docks in a larger map
Then, review the recommended parking for each of the docks we serve (Docks Generally Listed from South to North):
Willamette Park Dock – This is our Default Departure Point
Directions to Willamette Park (at SW Macadam Ave & Nebraska St; Portland, Oregon)
Using a GPS? The following address will get you there:
Willamette Park
6500 SW Macadam Ave.
Portland, OR 97239
From the North (via I5)
1) Take exit 299A to merge onto OR-43 S/SW Hood Ave toward Lake Oswego and follow OR-43 south
2) Keep right at the fork go 1.1 mi
3) Turn left onto SW Nebraska St go 344 ft
4) Turn right onto SW Beaver Ave/SW Idaho St
From the South (via I5)
1) Take exit 298 for Corbett Ave
2) Turn right onto SW Corbett Ave Go 0.1 mi
3) Take the 2nd left onto SW Richardson Ct Go 292 ft
4) Turn right onto SW Macadam Ave Go 0.7 mi
5) Turn left onto SW Nebraska St Go 344 ft
6) Turn right onto SW Beaver Ave/SW Idaho St
From the East(via I84)
1) When I84 terminates and splits, take the exit on the left toward Beaverton/Salem
2) Merge onto I-5 S
3) Take exit 299A to merge onto OR-43 S/SW Hood Ave toward Lake Oswego and follow OR-43 south
4) Keep right at the fork go 1.1 mi
5) Turn left onto SW Nebraska St go 344 ft
6) Turn right onto SW Beaver Ave/SW Idaho St
From the West (via hwy26)
1) When highway 26 splits, keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-405 S/US-26 E/The Dalles/Salem/Market St/City Center. Go 486 ft
2) Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Market Street/City Center and merge onto SW Market St. Go 0.8 mi
3) Turn right onto SW Naito Pkwy. Go 0.6 mi
4) Take slight right onto US-26 E (signs for OR-43/Ross Is. Br./Lake Oswego). Go 0.3 mi
5) Take the exit toward SW Macadam Ave. Go 0.1 mi
6) Turn left onto SW Gibbs St. Go 243 ft
7) Turn right onto OR-43 S/SW Hood Ave and continue to follow OR-43 S for 0.4 mi
8) Keep right at the fork and go 1.1 miles.
9) Turn left onto SW Nebraska St go 344 ft
10) Turn right onto SW Beaver Ave/SW Idaho St
Metered Parking Hours (pay at the electronic kiosks). Do not park in boat trailer parking.
Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Daily: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Parking is free outside of these hours
Sellwood Riverfront Park Public Dock
Follow signs to Oaks Amusement Park. Sellwood Riverfront Park will be on your left. Park in the Sellwood Riverfront Park lot and walk to the dock.
Fire department Dock
Newport Seafood Grill Dock
Riverplace Public Dock
Eastbank Esplanade Dock
NOTE: This dock is currently closed.
