The Portland Spirit, the flagship of the Portland Spirit sternwheeler fleet, will be in the Tri-Cities for a series of lunch, brunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises Oct. 18-23. There are four cruises scheduled to the Snake River Locks on Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 22-23.
The Portland Spirit is one of the Northwest's premier dinner ships, with two enclosed decks that seat 340 guests, plus an outer deck. The fresh Northwest cuisine includes house salad, bread, choice of entree, house dessert, coffee or hot tea. Appetizers and bar beverages are available, as well.
While in Tri-Cities, the ship will dock at the Clover Island Inn in Kennewick and all cruises will board from there. Passenger boarding is 30 minutes prior to cruise times.
For cruise rates, times and availability, call the Portland Spirit Cruises office, 800-224-3901, or go to portlandspirit.com.
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