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From Portland: Bigfoot Adventure 3.5-hour Jetboat Cruise

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From Portland: Bigfoot Adventure 3.5-hour Jetboat Cruise
4.5384617 out of 5 stars
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4.5384617 out of 5 stars
13 reviews

Ride the Explorer Jetboat from Portland to the Columbia Gorge. Head into the heart of the gorge to search for the illusive creature known as Bigfoot.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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English
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Highlights

  • Travel up the Willamette River
  • Ride along the Columbia River
  • Spot wildlife and pass by river boats
  • Travel up to 40mph on the jet boat
  • Enjoy live and recorded narration

Full description

Explore the history and lore of Bigfoot while traveling 80 miles roundtrip on the high-speed Explorer Jetboat from Portland to Multnomah Falls. See the landmarks that make the Northwest famous while listening to exclusive recorded narration by Cliff Barackman (star of Animal Planet‘s “Finding Bigfoot”) and a live tour guide.

Explorer cruises are an adventure-style experience traveling at speeds up to 45 miles per hour. Note that river conditions vary and may result in frequent, sustained turbulent motion along with varied weather. For safety and comfort, guests should be in good health and without conditions that could be aggravated by motion. Please consult your doctor prior to booking a cruise on the Explorer if you have a health concern.

Passenger Advisory:
Explorer cruises are an adventure-style experience traveling at speeds up to 45 miles per hour. The Explorer Jetboat is not wheelchair/walker accessible. Must be steady on feet and take steps. Please note that river conditions vary and may result in frequent, sustained turbulent motion along with varied weather. For safety and comfort, guests should be in good health and without conditions that could be aggravated by motion. Please consult your doctor prior to booking a cruise on the Explorer if you have a health concern.

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  • Half-day sightseeing cruise
  • Narration
  • Noise-canceling headsets
  • Restroom onboard
  • Food and drinks

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  • Pregnant women
  • Children under 2 years
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

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  • There is a large parking lot at the landing dock where passengers can park for free
  • Travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Passengers must be able to climb down 2 steps into the boat
  • The vessel is an open-air jet boat, please bring warm clothes as it can be cooler on open water
  • Outside food or beverages may be brought on board

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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4/5
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Angela – United StatesSeptember 2, 2024 – Verified booking
Silas was an amazing tour guide !!! Kudos to him for his superb way of engaging each and every passenger, especially the kids on board. He gets on A+ in my book ! 🌟
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesAugust 29, 2024 – Verified booking
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesAugust 9, 2024 – Verified booking
It was a very chilly excursion. That should be emphasized It was very difficult to hear what the guide was saying. I thought we’d actually go to places Big Foot had been seen.

Product ID: 371335

Activity provider:Portland Spirit Cruises
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