Portland Christmas Ships

A Portland Christmas tradition for 50 years begins its 2004 Christmas Ships voyage on December 9 and goes through December 21, on both the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. To honor its Golden Anniversary, each boat will boast a lighted “50” on the stern of each vessel this year. The two fleets will join together for two performances, Sunday, December 12 and Saturday night, December 18.
      For more information please call (503) 944-0662 or check out the website at www.christmasships.org


Columbia River Fleet Schedule
Thursday, December 9: 7:00 pmI-5 Bridge, Columbia Shores, Hayden Bay
Friday, December 10: 7:00 pmNorth Portland Harbor
Saturday, December 11: 6:00 pmSt. Helens, Columbia City, RV Park (WA side)
Sunday, December 12: 4:30 pmboth fleets to Scappoose/Multnomah Channel
Monday, December 13: 7:00 pmI-5 Bridge, Columbia Shores
Tuesday, December 14: 7:00 pmI-205 Bridge/Steamboat Landing (WA side)
Wednesday, December 15: 7:00 pmNorth Portland Harbor
Thursday, December 16: 7:00 pmI-5 Bridge, Columbia Shores, Hayden Bay
Friday, December 17: 7:00 pm,I-205 Br./Steamboat Landing
Saturday, December 18: 5:00 pmBoth fleets, Milwaukie, then downriver to Swan Island
Sunday, December 19: 6:00 pmCamas/Washougal (returning on WA side)
Monday, December 20: 7:00 pmI-5 Bridge, Columbia Shores, Hayden Bay
Tuesday, December 21: 7:00 pm42nd St. Boat Ramp/I-5 Bridge


Allow approximately 30 minutes to reach our destination each evening. Times can vary due to weather conditions, debris in the river, and commercial river traffic with the right of way.


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