CAPTAIN YOUR OWN BOAT!
If you have a drivers license and are 25 or older, we will provide the rest! Click on Rental Agreement to download. Be sure to complete and bring with you. No Boater’s License Required!
CELEBRATE OR RELAX!
Corporate Events, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, Romantic occasions….. your event is even more special when cruising the Willamette River on a quiet, easy to captain electric boat.
RAIN OR SHINE!
The boats are equipped with clear shades that protect you from the weather.
Our active season generally begins May 1st through September 30th.
What should I bring?
- Completed Rental Agreement
- Driver's License for the boat Captain
- Major Credit Card
- Food and Drinks
- Cameras and Binoculars
- Music and auxiliary cord
No Boater's License Required
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early!
BOATS
Do I need a boater's license?
Nope! The boat captain will need to be 25 and have a current Driver’s License, but a boater’s license is not required.
How much does it cost?
Boat rentals are $99 per hour. You can rent the boat for a maximum of 6 hours
What is the music set up?
Each boat is equipped with a radio. You are welcome to connect your phone/mp3 player with an auxiliary cord or Bluetooth.
How easy are the boats to drive?
The boat is as easy as driving a golf cart and cruises at 6 mph. You must be 25 years old to drive one of the rental boats and have a valid driver’s license. No Oregon Boaters license is required.
Before you depart, we will give you a quick briefing about how to drive the boat and where to
Where can I go during my rental time?
You may travel the Willamette River. Maps will be provided showing 90 minute and 2, 3, 4 and 6 hour tours.
Are there bathrooms on the boat?
There are no bathrooms on the boat. Public bathrooms are located in the park (see map on homepage) just before the entrance to the dock. And we will provide locations along the tours you may dock and use the restroom.
How many people fit on a boat?
Each boat will accommodate 12 adults.
Will I get cold?
Not one bit! The boats have full window enclosures that can be up or down depending on the weather.
BOAT SAFETY
Are life jackets provided?
Yes. Oregon Marine law requires children 13 years of age and under to wear a life jacket at all times. Adult life jackets are stowed in an easily accessible storage compartment on the boat.
There is a full USCG safety kit aboard each boat.
PAYMENTS
How can I pay?
We accept cash, all major credit cards and PayPal.
What is the cancellation policy?
There is a strict 24-hour cancellation policy. If you do not cancel before 24 hours of your scheduled departure time, you will be charged the full rental price.
Should a manager deem the weather to be unsafe for navigating the Willamette River prior to departure, a full refund will be given. Only a Willamette Falls Electric Boat Company manager can make this decision. Please note that rain does not mean the weather is “unsafe.” Each of our boats are fully enclosed to keep you warm and dry in the event of rain.
How do I find you?
Your party will be picked up at Jon Storm Park loading dock in Oregon City.
Jon Storm Park address is: 1801 Clackamette Dr, Oregon City, OR 97045
Where do we park?
There is plenty of free parking in the Jon Storm Park lot and along Clackamette Drive. In the event that there is no parking available near the dock, you may park at Clackamette Park, which is just past McDonalds.
Where do we meet your contact person to pay and get on the boat?
15 minutes before your scheduled rental time, a crew member will meet you on the dock of Jon Storm Park. There will be an orientation on how to operate the boat and review Oregon Safe Boating Regulations. If you have not paid, this will be done at this time and you will have some paperwork to complete.
DAY OF RENTAL
What should I bring on the day of rental?
It is very important to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time and have a printed copy of the Rental Agreement . The designated Captain of your crew must show a valid driver’s license. Please bring a major credit card for a $500 security authorization and method of payment.
You may bring food and drinks aboard. Alcoholic beverages are allowed, however you must follow Oregon law, which includes the designated Captain is not allowed to drink alcohol.
There are many great restaurants in downtown Oregon City where you may purchase food.
Don’t forget cameras and binoculars (there is great scenery and wildlife), decorations, food/drink, board games and coloring books.
Can I load and/or decorate the boat while I wait for the rest of my party to arrive?
You cannot access the boat(s) until everyone in your party is present and you are ready to depart the dock. If part of your party is going to be late, you may load the boat, depart the dock and return to the dock to pick them up when they arrive. You may not sit on the boat at the dock and wait.
RESTRICTIONS
Am I allowed to bring pets on the boat?
Sorry, pets are not allowed. There are exceptions for service animals that fall under ADA’s definition of a service animal.
How old does the designated Captain have to be?
You must be 25 years or older with a valid driver’s license. There are no exceptions to this rule.
What am I not allowed to bring?
Items not allowed on the boat include, illegal drugs, anything that can be lit (i.e. BBQ’s, cooking heaters, candles, cigarettes, cigars, vapors, etc.), explosive/flammable materials (i.e. fireworks), flammable liquid/gas/aerosol paint and/or dangerous chemicals.
There is no smoking or vaping on the boats.
Willamette Falls Electric Boat Company
Jon Storm Park
1801 Clackamette Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
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