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How to choose the best Columbia River cruise for you

The Columbia River cruise itineraries that we offer start in Portland/Vancouver and head west to the port town of Astoria, where you will do a 180-degree turn and head east, enjoying the beauties of the Pacific Northwest and the tranquility of river cruising. We offer many different itineraries that will stop at different port cities and parks, with different activities as well. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the best Columbia River cruise for you!
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Bridge over Columbia River to Mount Hood

Top cruise ports on the Columbia River

See all the best that the Pacific Northwest has to offer as you explore the top ports on your Columbia River cruise!
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Bridge over Columbia River to Mount Hood

Top 13 Things to Do and See in a Pacific Northwest- Must-See Attractions & Experiences

Discover the top 13 things to do and see in the Pacific Northwest.
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Top 13 Things to Do & See on a Columbia River Cruise - Must-See Attractions & Experiences

Discover the top 13 things to do and see on a Columbia River Cruise, from scenic landscapes to historic landmarks and local culture.
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Columbia River Gorge

Best time to cruise the Columbia River

Summer is the best time to visit the Columbia River because the beautiful blue skies are more appealing than the wet dismal skies of the other seasons. The Columbia River is also attractive in the late spring and early fall, before the heavy rains arrive.
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UnCruise Makes Sustainable Partnership

One of our favorite ship operators, UnCruise Adventures, has become the FIRST cruise line to partner with Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. This means a formal promise to serve only seafood caught or farmed by ocean-friendly techniques. "We're committed to serving sustainable seafood across our fleet of yachts and small ships," …
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Whales, Trails, and Ales

If you like nature, wildlife, beautiful scenery, and BEER...we have the trip for you. The "Whales, Tales, & Ales" departure on the Wilderness Adventurer highlights all of the above. Daily activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiff exploration in glacial fjords as well as the San Juan archipelago. Hikes in the Olympic …
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The Columbia and Snake Rivers

On this trip, we stepped back into history. We learned all about the expedition that Lewis and Clark took through the Pacific Northwest. We cruised through gorges and dams, went wine tasting through the wine vineyards of Oregon, kayaked on the calm and rafted in the rough rapids. It was a well-rounded trip with everything!
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Our Alaska Small Ship Adventure

We spent over a week in Alaska going from Sitka to Juneau. Lots of kayaking, icebergs, bears, and so many whales! An incredible group of people aboard ship. They call this a small ship cruise, but it was so much more of an adventure than cruise!
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Puget Sound cruise on the Safari Endeavor

Safari Endeavor Un-cruise Christening

Our Un-cruise Christening on the Safari Endeavor. I am absolutely honored to have taken part in the inaugural journey of the Safari Endeavor before she ventures on to Alaska this summer. We had the pleasure of staying aboard the ship over the weekend and kayaking, eating gourmet food, and relaxing. My un-cruise experience surpassed every …
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