Stunning mountains, gorgeous waterfalls and deep river canyons.
If your idea of a grand vacation is being immersed in the worldʼs natural beauty, youʼll definitely get your fill when you hop aboard a Columbia River cruise. Located in the awe-inspiring Pacific Northwest region of the United States, your time aboard a Columbia River cruise boat will put you in contact with stunning mountains, gorgeous waterfalls and deep river canyons, including the iconic Columbia River Gorge.
Sound fun? Thatʼs not all! Shore excursions on a Columbia River cruise include spending time in Oregon and Washington wine country, sampling the local flavors of pinot noir, hiking among the tall Douglas firs of Mt. Hood, or even getting up close and personal with the rushing waterfalls of Multnomah Falls. For a lesson in history, peer into the crater of Mt. Saint Helens, which blew its top in 1980. Also steep yourself in the history of the region, including tales of Lewis & Clark, who traveled the river as early pioneers.
In the Northwest, fresh, local food is the name of the game. So whether youʼre on shore or on the boat, youʼll also delight in Northwest cuisine, including abundant salmon and other fresh fish, fresh berries, hazelnuts, and other gourmet items sourced from local farms.
Your cruise boat will offer a more intimate experience than a larger ocean liner -- but youʼll still get the comfortable elegance youʼd expect from a cruise liner. Because youʼre cruising on the river and not the ocean, your room will also include a picture window -- or sometimes even a balcony -- from which you can watch the world go by. Day cruises are also available.
For an experience steeped in the history of the great American West, you wonʼt be disappointed with your Columbia River cruise. To learn more about Columbia River cruises and other great travel packages, consult your trusted travel advisor at Going Places Travel.
