Spirit of Halloweentown Cruises

Spirit of Halloweentown Cruises are running from the Portland Spirit on October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and November 1, 2026, with each trip running from 10:15 AM to 5:15 PM. The cruises depart Portland for St. Helens, Oregon, and they're built around the Spirit of Halloweentown, which transforms the historic riverfront town into a Halloween destination. The voyage itself is on the Portland Spirit, the Explorer Jetboat, and it takes you down the river to explore the town's Halloween-themed attractions. Costumes are encouraged for the trip.

If you've never been, the Spirit of Halloweentown is the main draw here. It's the whole reason for the cruise: the town of St. Helens spends the season turning its riverfront into a Halloween-themed destination, and these cruises are the way to get there. You'll spend the day in the town, and the boat handles the travel both ways. The trip is on the Explorer Jetboat, so you're on the water for a good part of the day.

With eight dates spread across October and into early November, you've got plenty of options to fit in. The cruises run on weekends—Saturdays and Sundays—throughout the month, with the final one on November 1. Each one follows the same schedule: 10:15 AM to 5:15 PM, departing from the Portland Spirit and heading out to St. Helens. Since they're all full-day trips, you'll want to clear your morning and afternoon. Costumes are encouraged, so if you've got one you've been waiting to wear, this is a good place to bring it out.