Christmas Ships Trolley Excursions
Passengers take a round-trip ride aboard the trolley to watch the illuminated Christmas Ships on the Willamette River. Along the route, visitors get front-row views of decorated homes lit up for the holidays. Guests can also bring unwrapped toys to support local holiday donation drives.
Dec 8 – Dec 19, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
$49 for the December 8, 11, 15, and 17 departures; $59 for the December 19 Combined Fleet departure.
Hours
December 8, 11, 15, and 17: 6:30 pm and 8:15 pm; December 19 Combined Fleet: 3:30 pm.
Parking
Parking is available in lots off Foothills Road. Visitors are asked to allow time for holiday traffic and parking and check in no later than 15 minutes before departure.
Pets
Pets are not allowed on these trips.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy online as soon as tickets go on sale, because reservations are first-come, first-served and no tickets are sold by phone.
- Check in at the Lake Oswego depot at least 15 minutes before departure, because the trolleys have to leave on time to see the ships.
- Bring your ticket's QR code, printed or downloaded to your phone, so it can be validated when you board the trolley.
- Bring an unwrapped toy, which the trolley delivers to the Christmas Ship toy collection for Portland Fire & Rescue's Toy & Joy Makers.
- Choose your date and departure carefully, since tickets are non-refundable and can't be moved to a different date, time or run.
Special Events & Promotions
- Combined Fleet night on Saturday, December 19 has a single, longer departure of about 2.5 hours at a higher fare
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I see from the trolley?
You'll see the lighted Christmas Ships on the Willamette River and decorated homes along the trolley route. Viewing the ships depends on river conditions, which the Christmas Ships Coordinator controls.
Can small children ride on a lap?
No. Lapsitters aren't allowed on these trips.
Can I bring a toy to donate?
Yes. The trolley collects unwrapped toys and delivers them to the Christmas Ship toy collection point. They go to the Toy & Joy Makers, run by Portland Fire & Rescue, for local families in need.
What if I can't make my departure?
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Tickets are good only for the date, time and run you picked and can't be moved to another one.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are sold online only, with no phone sales, and reservations are first-come, first-served. Bring the QR code, printed or on your phone, so it can be validated at the trolley.
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