After dinner, entertainment will feature a set of songs from the Great American Songbook. Later, join fellow travelers in the Smithsonian Journeys Travelers Corner for drinks and an informal discussion about the day’s discoveries. The impressive mural-sized “timeline” panels guide you through the exhibit while featuring many of the actual sketches, paintings, and photographs of the Corps members. Attend live demonstrations, an interactive film, and a variety of exhibits dedicated to Lewis and Clark. Situated on the cliffs 200 feet above the Pacific Ocean, the Center commemorates the Corps of Discovery’s 1804-1806 expedition. Here, a Park Ranger will guide you through the impressive Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.
After lunch on board, you’ll depart the ship for a scenic tour through Astoria as we journey toward Cape Disappointment State Park. Afterward, continue to the Astoria Column, a majestic tower perched high on a bluff overlooking the city and river, providing panoramic views of the landscape. See live demonstrations, tour the museum and explore the exact replica of the fort where Lewis and Clark wintered in 1806. A Park Ranger will explain its significance and begin a personalized tour of the grounds.
This morning start exploring on an excursion to Fort Clatsop. To see itinerary, please click on an option below. See more ship information on the Tour Details page. The ship features spacious staterooms with private balconies or picture windows, upscale amenities, and elevator access to all decks. Each voyage will also host other leading cultural and educational institutions, which will add to the excitement and energy of the experience. Small Ship Experience: Feel the spirit of the Golden Age of riverboats as you cruise the Columbia and Snake Rivers aboard a traditional paddle wheeler.Farm to Table: Enjoy the region’s coveted “farm-to-table” dining and culinary experiences aboard ship.
River Navigation: Learn about the history of river navigation, then gain further perspective as you transit a series of eight locks that lift or lower your ship some 700 feet.Learn about the geologic causes that created this varied landscape at select educational sites throughout your voyage.
Plus, enjoy an exciting jet boat ride in Hells Canyon, one of America’s deepest river canyons. Hood, Multnomah Falls, and the Columbia River Gorge near Portland, as well as Mount Saint Helens.