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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark , intrepid explorers dispatched by President Thomas Jefferson in the early 1800s to find a route across the western United States , did not have an easy trip . Battling Native Americans , braving extreme heat and cold , making their way down treacherous rapids and starving , they gradually made their way to their ultimate goal : the Pacific Ocean . However , passengers on the luxurious S . S . Legacy with Un-Cruise Adventures are able to traverse part of the same route in ultimate comfort .
Un-Cruise Adventures is not a typical small ship cruise company by any means . Drawing on the combined experiences of their team with 80 + years in yacht and small ship cruising , Un-Cruise Adventures off�r� an a�t�rnati�� to any traditional cruises by taking their guests into remote areas and off�rin� �n�on��ntiona� an� ��it� amazing excursions .
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Great view from the open bridge on the S . S . Legacy
Their cruise of the Columbia and Snake Rivers duplicating part of the Lewis and Clark expedition is a good example . Designed to emulate a turn-of-the-century coastal steamer that you might have seen during the time of Lewis and Clark , the charming interior of the ship is lovely . Beautifully carved wooden cabinetry , a lounge complete with a ���� �ar �a�� �i��or i� in������ on th� cruise ), a dining room complete with a wine bar , a saloon , hot tubs , sauna , �tn��� ���i�m�nt� yo�a ��a���� an� a massage suite ( a massage is included for every guest ) combine to create a luxury atmosphere unlike any other small ship .
The four decks provide plenty of viewing opportunities as the ship cruises through amazing Oregon and Washington scenery and lots of comfortable seating areas as well . Elevator access is available and , with six cabin categories all �om���t� �ith a �at ��r��n���� player and iPod docking station , you ar� ��r� to �n� th� ��r���t �a�in� With an open bridge policy , the expansive bridge area is available to anyone who is interested , and many guests spend time there enjoying the passing scenery .
The “ Legacy of Discovery ” cruise is enhanced by the crew who seem to �o�� th�ir �o�� an� ma�� ���ry �ffort to keep the guests comfortable , even donning period costumes for various vignettes and sometimes
just for fun . The cruise leaves from Portland , Oregon , and we boarded the ship with no idea of the wonderful experience we were about to have .
There are a lot of advantages to small ship cruising : smaller number of passengers , ability to navigate into interesting locations and a comfortable , relaxed atmosphere . But possibly the best thing about cruising on a small ship on rivers is that there is no danger of seasickness ! After exploring the
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