b'This past year, Portland Spirit Cruises celebrated its 30th anniversary with the inaugural sailing of their Best of Portland Cruise which featured local food and beverage purveyors, including the iconic Voodoo Donuts. Guests were encouraged to sport their best 1990s fashion, and had the chance to met a host of local characters including the PHOTO: GABE PARTIPILOUnipiper, Korny the Chicken, Una the Mermaid, Morris Moose, and Aurelia Stardance. The proceeds from ticket sales benefited two local charities, which in turn helped promote the event. Cruising Beyond the Ordinary F orvesseloperators,thechallengeisclear: how do we keep our offerings fresh, exciting,and relevant? At Portland Spirit Cruises & UNLEASHING CREATIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL SEASONS EventsinPortland,Ore.,wevenavigatedthesewatersbycraftingspecialtycruisesthatdraw incustomers,buildbrandloyalty,andfillboats during traditionally hard-to-sell times.13 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025'