Welcome to Portland, your gateway to the Columbia River. After checking into your hotel, near to the riverboat dock, you are free to explore the city.

Positioned at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, Portland is closely connected to the ebbs and flows of these waterways. Known as the “City of Roses”, Portland has many well-tended parks, cycle paths and walkways that are easy to explore. It also has a vibrant coffee culture and an eclectic art-scene.

Portland hotel

This morning you will gather, with your fellow travellers, in the hotel lobby ready to be transferred to your riverboat. Your bags will be collected and taken directly from the hotel and placed in your cabin aboard the ship.

Once you board your ship, you will be greeted at a Welcome Reception, where there is a chance to meet the crew and your fellow passengers.

Spend the afternoon relaxing as you begin cruising along the Columbia River, on the way towards the Pacific Ocean.

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Nestled at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria is renowned for its Victorian architecture, maritime heritage, and stunning coastal views.

You can take the complimentary shuttle to the historic Astoria Column, which offers panoramic vistas of the river and ocean. You may also like to visit the engaging Columbia River Maritime Museum to learn about the region’s rich nautical history.

A simple stroll along charming waterfront, from under the sprawling Astoria-Megler Bridge, reveals streets lined with unique shops and restaurants, often reflecting Astoria’s history of salmon-canning and other fresh seafoods. You can experience the local flavours at a variety of the local eateries.

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The deepwater port of Kalama, is on the Washington State side of the Columbia River. Its waterfront is distinguished by totem poles, each intricately carved to reflect stories and symbols significant to local indigenous culture, celebrating the area’s original inhabitants. Just a short walk from the dock, is the Kalama Interpretive Centre that tracks the beginning of the town with its native inhabitants and then the early settlers.

On 18th May, 1980 the nearby Mount St. Helens violently erupted, drastically changing the surrounding landscape, now referred to as the National Volcanic Monument. You can join a guided scenic tour to learn more about the eruptions and how the local environment has since responded.

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From your private balcony or the sundeck you will be able to witness the breathtaking views as your cruise through the Columbia River Gorge, where forest cloaked cliffs rise dramatically on each side of the river.

From the dock at Stevenson you can walk through the streets of the village or be transported to see the Multnomah Falls up close. Plummeting 620 feet, Multnomah Falls is the second highest constant waterfall in the USA. You can experience the sights and sounds of this magnificent waterfall, fed by rain, snow-melt, and underground springs on Larch Mountain.

Admire the falls from the Visitor Centre or take the short hike to Benson Bridge, one of the most photographed pieces of architecture in Oregon, to feel its misty spray and get a great photo.

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Your Columbia River Boat now turns and cruises back down the Columbia River Gorge and makes its way serenely back to Portland.

Your Columbia River cruise comes to an end as you disembark your riverboat back in Portland.

You could choose the complementary transfer to the airport to continue your holiday or return home. Alternatively you may like to spend some more time exploring Portland and the Pacific Northwest.

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