Northwest Pioneers
12-DAYS / 11-NIGHTS
Our Northwest Pioneers cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and the most comprehensive cruise on the river . Maximizing your time in the Columbia River Gorge allows our experts to guide you thoroughly through the history of Lewis and Clark , as well as the ecology of the area . |
Pacific Ocean |
Astoria
Columbia River
Kalama
WASHINGTON
Mount St . Helens
Stevenson
Hayden Hood River
Island Portland
The Dalles
Multnomah Falls
OREGON Mt . Hood
Columbia River Gorge
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Richland
Umatilla
Pendleton
Snake River
Spokane
Clarkston
Lewiston
Hells Canyon
IDAHO
Reverse itinerary available
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Cruise Highlights
Day 1 Portland , OR « Arrive in Portland and settle into your hotel located right at the ship ’ s dock for a seamless boarding process .
Day 2 Cruising the Columbia River « Board your ship and enjoy a day with Mount Hood and Mount St . Helens as your backdrop as we cruise to the mouth of the West ' s most famous river .
Day 3 Astoria , OR « Explore Fort Clatsop and immerse yourself in the history of Lewis and Clark .
Day 4 Mount St . Helens , WA « Stare into the lava dome of Mount St . Helens and enjoy the breathtaking narrated ride up the mountain to the Johnston Ridge Observatory .
Day 5 Cruising the Columbia River Gorge « Cruise the Columbia River as it unfurls and cuts through the Cascade Mountains .
Day 6 Multnomah Falls , OR « Admire the falls from the Visitor Center or hike the paved trail to Benson Bridge where you can get up close views .
Day 7 Stevenson , WA « Experience the area highlights , including the Bonneville Dam and the Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center .
Day 8 Hood River , OR « Explore The Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum , with displays featuring the Golden Age of Transportation and Aviation .
Day 9 The Dalles , OR « Enjoy a morning at the Maryhill Museum of Art , before visiting other area museums and the historic downtown for dining and shopping .
Day 10 Richland , WA « Visit the Sacajawea State Park & Interpretive Center at the confluence of the Columbia and Snake Rivers .
Day 11 Cruising the Snake River « Enjoy a day on the sun deck as the Columbia Valley Vineyards give way to the rugged desert canyons of the Snake River .
Day 12 Clarkston , WA « Enjoy breakfast before departing the ship to begin your travels home .
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