Embark on a spooky voyage to the famous Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens! Skip the hassle of parking with the dock less than a block from the festivities. Along the way our guide will share chilling tales of St. Helens and Portland's seedy past. Once ashore you'll have over 3 hours to explore including access to the paid attractions. Whether you're a fan of the iconic Disney movie “Halloweentown" or seeking Halloween family fun this cruise has something for everyone!
Schedule
Dates: October 4th 5th 11th 12th 18th 19th 25th* & 26th 2025
Cruise Timeline:
10:15 am - Boarding at Caruthers Landing Dock
10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Cruise to St. Helens
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Time at festival
3:45 pm - Boarding begins in St. Helens**
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Cruise back to Portland
What's Included
Jetboat transportation to and from St. Helens for the event.
Captain and a guide to provide spooky stories during the cruise.
Admission into these Spirit of Halloweentown attractions:
- Haunted House
- Alien Experience
- Oddities Museum
- Boo Bash Pavilion
- Filming Location Tour Train Ride
- Digital Photo with The Big Pumpkin
TAKE NOTE:
-Spirit of Halloween tickets will be emailed by the Friday prior to your cruise date directly from the event organizers. Once issued event tickets are non-refundable even if our ticket assurance is purchased.
-You are welcome to bring food and drink on board as long as it fits in a small bag that can be held in your lap or at your feet.
-The Explorer is an open-air boat and not climate controlled; please dress for the weather. Warm wool blankets will be provided for guest use.
Although the boat is mostly covered there is an uncovered deck in the back.
-Please keep bags and personal belongings to a minimum as there is limited space.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Portland Spirit Caruthers Landing Dock, 110 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR 97214, United States
