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Click the "BOOK ONLINE" button above to see all of our sailing tours. If you have a voucher you can enter it during the booking process. You are welcome to bring beverages or snacks on your cruise. If you would like to purchase a gift for someone you may use the "Gift Certificate" Button. Welcome aboard!

Portland's only 90-minute River Sailing Tour is in its 13th year in 2016!

To see a great photo set from a 90-minute cruise, please click here.

Our vessels are available for private charters at other times of the day.

Our 90-minute sail begins with a cruise across the river to the most expensive floating homes on the Willamette. On some sails we head up river to the Waverly Country Club, the Palatine Castle and the spectacular views at the volcanic caldera near Elk Rock Island. On other sails we head down the historic Holgate channel on Portland's own "Jungle Cruise" to the spectacular city riverfront where we'll sail close to shore and then ease the sheets for a fun run up the west side of Ross Island and then back to the dock. Let your captain know if you have a preference.

You are welcome to bring snacks or drinks on your cruise.

Please note that we motor about half of the 90 minute tours to get through windless or headwind areas and to finish the tour. For the most sailing and least motoring, please join our pure sailing adventure/lessons... these are less about tour information and more about sailing!

For 2 to 6 passengers per boat... private parties for up to 24 guests can be arranged on our fleet!

You can schedule online today to reserve your place on the yacht! Please call 503-893-2283 or email info@sailscovare.com if you have any questions.

What people are saying:

"We had a fantastic time sailing with Shane with Scovare. It was a gorgeous day. For first timers, we had a lot to learn. Shane was very patient and taught us so much. He knows what he is doing and loves doing it! What more can you ask for? We can't wait to go again."
~Lauren Ferrara and Cheryl Mayhew

What a great family outing! There's nothing better than being with an experienced sailing crew. Thanks!
~Sue Pfender

Good experience, friendly, humorous Captain, good with teenagers. Excellent family fun!
~NM

Great fun and new experience! We'll be back!
~Linda Hurd

We stand ready to make your dreams come true on the water - give us a call to plan your next adventure!

Create your own adventure... whether 1-Hour, 1-Year, or anything in between!
Cruise to Astoria or Australia. Discover your own backyard or the Indian Ocean. Play on evergreen islands or tropical islands. Create a unique dinner adventure for your date or a unique life experience for your family. Whatever your sailing dream is, let us help you make it a reality. Charter Scovare2 or the classic 50' yacht "Gallant" and her Captain will sail you anywhere your heart desires.

"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones that you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
-- Mark Twain