The Cinnamon Bear

I have crossed the Maybeland mountains. I have faced the Crazy Quilt Dragon. And NOW… I put on bunny ears. 🐻🐰

Worth it. Because Easter Sunday on the Portland Spirit means brunch, mimosas, live piano, and river views — and I, Cinnamon Bear, ahem, Cinnabunny, will be there in the fur.

April 5, 2026 | Two cruises: 10 AM & 2:30 PM

See you there. ⚓🌸

Thanks for a great season! See you next year for our 21st anniversary of Cinnamon Bear Cruises! 👋🐻

Last two days! 🥹

POV: When morning cruises look like sunset cruises. 🥰

You might not recognize them without their signature white suits, but we had royalty on the boat yesterday. Prime Minister Ron Fisher of the Royal Rosarians.

🎄✨ Did You Know? The Cinnamon Bear Has Been Spreading Holiday Magic Since 1937! ✨🎄

The beloved Cinnamon Bear began his journey in 1937 as a holiday radio series written by Glanville and Elizabeth Heisch. This 26-chapter adventure aired from Thanksgiving through Christmas and quickly became a cherished tradition where families gathered around the radio each day to count down to Christmas together.

Here in Portland, Lipman-Wolfe’s sponsored the broadcasts, and from the 1940s through the 1980s, the Cinnamon Bear made his home in their stores each holiday season, just like Santa Claus. 🎅 Kids even wrote letters to the Cinnamon Bear, and the ultimate reward for meeting him in person? A famous cinnamon cookie. In the 1950s, Lipman’s hosted Cinnamon Bear Breakfasts featuring music and performances just for children.

✨ Today, the tradition lives on! Cinnamon Bear and his full cast of friends now appear aboard the Portland Spirit, now in its 20th year of cruises. They’ve even created a Cinnamon Bear picture book and a line of souvenirs that families can take home so this timeless holiday tradition can become part of your family story. too. ❤️

🎶🐻 A little nostalgia, a lot of magic, and a holiday tradition that continues to warm hearts generation after generation.

🐻✨ We're coming up on our final week of Cinnamon Bear Breakfast Cruises! ✨🐻

Starting this Saturday, the cruise will run daily through December 27 (except Christmas Day). Don’t miss your final chance to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this beloved holiday tradition!

The magic begins this weekend! 🐻✨

Did you catch my debut on AM Extra? 🐻🎬

Portland Spirit marks 20 years of Cinnamon Bears Cruises on the Willamette Portland Spirit marks 20 years of Cinnamon Bears Cruises on the Willamette