Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring?
Make sure to check the weather before your charter! Bring a jacket if its cool as it can be 10 degrees cooler on the water, sunscreen, and a hat.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Yes! You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Bringing your own alcohol is welcome too!
Are there fridges on your boats?
Our only boat equipped with a fridge is Schooner Rose. The rest of our fleet do not have a fridge, we recommend bringing a cooler for your food and drinks.
How many guests can be on a boat?
At minimum, our boats offer charters for up to 12 passengers. Our larger ships, Reliant and Rose, can take 47 and 49 passengers respectively.
Can I book a tour for the same day?
Absolutely! You can book a tour for the same day within an hour of wanting to go on a cruise!
What is your cancellation policy?
We do not offer cancellations, however, with a 48 hour notice, we will make every effort to accommodate a reschedule!
What about a custom tour?
We will do anything on the water, within reason! If we missed an excursion you would like to do, feel free to call Shane! 503-893-2283
What is the best time of day to go on a cruise?
The best time of day is mid morning or late afternoon. The winds are usually the best for sailing at these times.
I want to go sailing, can you guarantee wind?
We cannot guarantee wind, but we can guarantee a good time! We recommend checking Windy.com for the best wind forcast or giving us a call to help book accordingly.
Which boat in your fleet sails the best?
Our best sailing boat is Charlena Bri! She is fast, nimble and sails upwind very well. Our next best boat for sailing would be Andrea Grace as she is manuverable and sails well. Dolphin Too is a great sailing boat and offers tons of outdoor space, but is not as fast as Charlena Bri or Andrea Grace.
Has anyone ever done engagement photos on your boats?
Yes! We have had many couples do engagement photos on our boats. Generally Charlena Bri or Andrea Grace are the best boats for this, as they are the most photogenic of our fleet.
Do you offer Bachelor or Bachelorette parties?
Absolutely! We offer private river tours for bachelor and bachelorette parties! Check out our page talking about these offers! Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties
What kind of boat excursions, boat tours, boat adventures and boat rides do you offer?
We have a myriad of options avalaible for boat tours given that we have 6 different boats! Either check out our book now page for currently available options, or for more information, check out our boat tours page.
Boat ToursWhat is there to do on the Willamette?
Given our 20 years of tours on the Willamette, we have done just about everything. A few of our favorites include
- Corporate Outings
- Weddings or Proposals
- Bachelor or Bachelorette parties
- Willamette Falls Tours
- City Bridges
- City Lights Tours
- History of the Willamette
Have an idea of your own?
We will support any idea you have on the water! Feel free to call Shane St Clair to request a custom tour! 503-893-2283
