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Cascade Locks' Historic

Sternwheeler
Columbia Gorge

Brunch & Dinner Cruises, Sunset Cruises, Lockage Tours, & Expedition Voyages.
Voted Oregon's Most Iconic River Experience.

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Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge
100+Years of History
5Cruise Experiences
175Passenger Capacity
3Decks of Views
On the Water

Choose Your Cruise

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Dinner Cruise

Select Fridays
Adults $105
Dinner Cruise on the Columbia River

An elegant evening on the Columbia River with a full plated dinner, live entertainment, and sweeping gorge views as the sun sets over the Cascade mountains.

Departs 6:00 PM (5:30 PM in October) · 2 hours
Full plated dinner included
Live entertainment on board
Full cash bar available
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Brunch Cruise

Sundays
Adults $105
Brunch Cruise on the Columbia River

Start your Sunday right with a leisurely brunch cruise along the Columbia. Enjoy a full brunch spread and morning views of the gorge in complete relaxation.

Departs 11:00 AM · 2 hours
Full brunch spread included
Mimosas & Bloody Marys available
Indoor & outdoor seating
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Sunset Cocktail Cruise

Select Evenings
Adults $100
Sunset Cocktail Cruise on the Columbia River

Two hours of pure Pacific Northwest magic. Sip cocktails on the open deck as the Columbia River Gorge glows in the golden hour. No dinner — just the view.

Departs 7:00 PM · About 2 hours
Full cash bar on board
Light appetizers available
Indoor & open-air decks
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Lockage Tour

Select Days
Adults $94
Bonneville Lock and Dam Lockage Tour

Experience the engineering wonder of the historic Bonneville Lock & Dam system up close. Watch massive vessels navigate the locks from the deck of the Sternwheeler.

Departs 11:00 AM · 4+ hours
Narrated by experienced crew
Great for families & history lovers
Snacks & beverages available
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Expedition Cruise

Multiple Daily Departures
Adults $55
Expedition Cruise past the Bridge of the Gods

The ultimate Columbia River Gorge experience. Journey past the Bridge of the Gods toward Bonneville Dam — a scenic expedition through some of the most dramatic river scenery in America.

Up to 4 departures a day, in season
Sundays always 2:15 PM & 3:30 PM
Passes Bridge of the Gods
Full narration throughout
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Private Charter

Any Occasion
Request for Pricing
Private Charter Event on the Sternwheeler

Exclusive use of the entire Sternwheeler for your wedding, corporate event, birthday, or private celebration. Custom menus, custom itinerary — your vision, our river.

Up to 175 guests
Custom menu packages
Dedicated event coordinator
Weddings, corporate & more
The Setting

The Columbia River Gorge

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is one of the most spectacular landscapes in North America — a 80-mile canyon carved by the Columbia River through the Cascade Mountains, with waterfalls, basalt cliffs, and views that stretch for miles in every direction. There is no better way to experience it than from the water.

80 miScenic gorge length
620 ftMultnomah Falls height
1986National Scenic Area designated
30 minFrom Portland, OR
Private Events

Host Your Event on the River

The Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge is Oregon's most unique event venue. Whether you're planning an intimate wedding, a corporate outing, or a milestone birthday, we'll create an experience your guests will never forget.

  • Exclusive vessel use — up to 175 guests
  • Custom menu packages: Silver, Gold, and Platinum
  • Licensed captain and full event crew included
  • Weddings, anniversaries, and corporate events
  • Base Vessel Fee = $7,000
  • Custom cruising or dockside options

Silver Package

Request for Pricing
Base vessel fee + Charcuterie Board + NA Beverages

Gold Package

Request for Pricing
Base vessel fee + Hors d'ouevres + Well/Wine/Beer

Platinum Package

Request for Pricing
Base vessel fee + Buffet Dinner/Brunch + Top Shelf Open Bar
On Board

Food & Beverage

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Full Bar

Pacific Northwest wines, local craft beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options on every cruise.

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Chef-Prepared Meals

Dinner and brunch menus crafted with seasonal Oregon and Washington ingredients.

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Special Occasions

Cakes, flowers, and special arrangements available for birthdays, anniversaries, and proposals.

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Dietary Accommodations

Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options available. Contact us in advance so our galley can prepare.

Before You Book

Accessibility Aboard

Please read: we are not fully ADA compliant

The Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge is a historic-style paddlewheel vessel, and we want to be straightforward with you about what that means. The Main Deck is accessible from the dock ramp and has an accessible restroom. The Second and Third Decks are reachable only by stairs — there is no elevator or lift aboard the vessel. If you or anyone in your party has a mobility restriction, please plan to enjoy your cruise from the Main Deck, and tell us when you book so our crew can be ready to assist you at the ramp.

Accessible

Main Deck

Step-free access from the dock ramp. Level dining and bar seating, accessible restroom, large windows, and room for wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility scooters.

Stairs Only

Second Deck

Reached by an interior stairway from the Main Deck. Additional dining and indoor viewing. No elevator or lift is available to this deck.

Stairs Only

Third Deck

Reached by a further stairway from the Second Deck. Open-air observation deck. No elevator or lift is available to this deck.

Every cruise we operate can be enjoyed in full from the Main Deck — the dining, the bar, and the Gorge itself. Service animals are welcome aboard. Questions about your specific situation? Call us at (855) 766-3682 before you book and we will talk it through with you.

Getting Here

Cascade Locks, Oregon

Address

299 SW Portage Rd
Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Phone

(855) 766-3682

From Portland

30 minutes east on I-84. Take Exit 44 for Cascade Locks.

Parking

Parking is owned and paid to the Port of Cascade Locks. The Sternwheeler has no influence over parking. Arrive 20 minutes before departure.

Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge

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