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Willamette Jetboat Excursions

1945 SE Water Avenue · Portland, OR

Why you should go…

Willamette Jetboat Excursions has run narrated jetboat tours on the Willamette River since 1997, departing from the OMSI dock in Portland, Oregon. Tours pass the downtown waterfront, shipyards and bridges, with some routes continuing to Willamette Falls in Oregon City or the Columbia River. The company operates seasonally from May through September.

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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