Early this spring before the ships went into service I was able to take a look at 3 of the ships that are used in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest (Idaho, Washington and Oregon). The vessels do serve the charter market well and I like how we can begin necessary voyages near some of the [...]
Fall departures: September 13-October 18
This 8 day epicurean cruise on the Columbia River will feature the rich history and delicious flavors unique to this region. When it comes to the art of wine, Washington State knows its “terroir”-the combination of soil, climate and geography that makes wine distinct. You will be welcomed aboard in Portland [...]
The Columbia River Gorge: A natural wind tunnel cutting it’s way through the Cascade Mountains to deliver the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. This was the final destination of the famous Lewis & Clark Expedition in 1806, the discovery of the Northwest Passage. Traversing the mighty Columbia today is quite a different [...]
