The Columbia & Snake Rivers



Northwest Passage cruise - Summer Celebration - from $3399
7-Night - Round Trip from Portland
History-minded travelers with refined tastes who want to experience both itineraries can now take a summer adventure cruise that will both tantalize their taste buds and expand their minds with early 1800s Americana.
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NEW Departures dates:
May 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 3, 10, 17
July 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11
SAVE up to $900/cabin* when you book and pay in full by 12/12/2008.



Taste of the Pacific Northwest cruise - Epicurean Delight - from $3299
7-Night - Round Trip from Portland
Our in the “Napa of the North” sails in the wake of history while relishing exclusive winery tours, tastings and demonstrations along the way.
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SAVE up to $700/cabin** when you book and pay in full by 3/27/2009.

River Voyage of Discovery cruise - Historic Discovery - from $2149
7-Night - Round Trip from Portland
Travel the epic route of Lewis & Clark as they journeyed 500 miles from the high desert of eastern Washington to the temperate rainforest and untamed beauty of the Pacific Ocean on our River Voyage of Discovery itinerary.
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SAVE up to $700/cabin** when you book and pay in full by 3/27/2009.

Here, some new wonder awaits around every bend. Dramatic waterfalls dropping into the Columbia River Gorge. Historic forts where blue-coated U.S. Cavalry strived to tame the new frontier. And a fascinating look at how the rivers themselves were tamed, as you transit almost 1,000 miles and navigate eight major sets of locks and dams-twice.

The Pacific Northwest's pioneer history is made more enriching by the casual, congenial atmosphere of our small-ship cruises. Our crew and Exploration Leaders have gathered a rich trove of lore and insider knowledge that they are eager to share, and a special series of excursions, guest speakers, and narration help you recapture the past in intimate ways. You'll meet those who can tell of the hardships of establishing the Whitman Mission in the midst of wilderness, and from a Nez Perce speaker, who will share their historical contributions in the shaping of this region and the vision for the future of their culture.

The historical tapestry flows right down to the present day, from the saga of dam construction in the 1930s, to the awesome new profile of Mt. St. Helens and the modern environmental issues of salmon survival and irrigation rights.



*Save up to $900/cabin when you book and pay in full by 12/12/2008. For summer departures only. Savings are based on double occupancy. Additional restrictions may apply. Call for full details. All prices are in USD.
**Save up to $700/cabin when you book and pay in full by 3/27/2009. Savings are based on double occupancy. Additional restrictions may apply. Call for full details. All prices are in USD.