This Sleigh Ride On Water Is The Most Enchanting Thing You'll Do In Oregon This Season
By Catherine Armstrong|Published November 26, 2018
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
The Christmas Ship Parade in Portland is a holiday tradition for many Oregonians, but have you ever wished that you could be out on the water yourself? Take this sleigh ride on water to get even closer to the action this year:
There's nothing like an evening cruise on the Portland Spirit. You'll see the city's lights sparkling, and enjoy being out on the water, year-round. But on several special nights in December, the cruise gets even more enchanting.
The Christmas Ships Parade is a long-standing Portland tradition, where private vessels from all over the state are decked out in colorful holiday lights to parade down the river.
Take the 2.5 hour dinner cruise on the Portland Spirit. You'll enjoy a three-course meal with plenty of live entertainment, and stay toasty and warm in the climate-controlled vessel.
This cruise is available on December 5th-7th, 12th-14th, and 18th-20th, and sails from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.. Ticket prices start at $74 for adults; $69 for kids.
The Explorer Sleigh Ride Cruise includes hot chocolate and snuggly blankets to keep you toasty warm. This much smaller vessel isn't climate-controlled, so make sure to bundle up!
The 1.5-hour-long cruise sails on December 5th-7th, 12th-16th, and 18th-20th from 7 p.m. to 8:30, and special sailings on December 15th from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and December 16th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $40 per person.
No matter which cruise you choose, you'll want to bring your camera to capture the Christmas Ships as you pass them by.
For more information or to book tickets online, visit the Portland Spirit River Cruises website. Check out our article on the Christmas Ship Parade, and tag the friends and family you want to join you on a Christmas cruise this year.
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