Getting ashore
Cruise ships berth at Terminal 2 on the Willamette River in downtown. You walk off onto the riverfront. The centre is a short walk. No long transfer is needed. Taxis and rideshares pick up nearby.
Watch-outs
The riverfront walk is flat but open to the weather. Portland rain is common. Take a jacket. Some streets have slight slopes. Agree any taxi fare or use an app. The terminal is modest, not a large complex.
Getting into Portland
Downtown shops and food carts are a short walk from the terminal. TriMet buses stop nearby. MAX light rail is a bit further. Uber and Lyft work. Most people walk the centre. The riverfront is the starting point.
Taxis & ride apps
Uber and Lyft pick up near the terminal. Taxis are available. A short ride is app-priced or metered. Name Terminal 2 or the riverfront pier for the return. Walking is easier for the centre.
What to do nearby
Walk the riverfront and into the downtown streets. Food carts and coffee shops are close. Powell’s Books is a short walk or ride. The streets are mostly flat near the river. The centre is compact.
Going further
The Rose Garden and Forest Park need a longer ride or bus. Columbia River Gorge is a day trip. Check times. The downtown fills most short calls.
Food & shopping
Food carts, cafes and shops are in the centre. Coffee is easy. Cards work everywhere. Cash is less needed. English is the language.
Opening times & connectivity
Shops open usual hours. Free Wi-Fi is in cafes. For emergencies call 911. English is spoken.
Accessibility & mobility
The walk from the terminal into downtown is short and mostly flat. Ask the ship about the gangway. Rideshares can help for further places.