Sarah Bretz, ContributorAmerican Cruise Lines is celebrating the opening of its biggest season on the United States’ Columbia and Snake Rivers.
The line’s fleet on those rivers includes three modern riverboats and two classic paddlewheels. American Song, American Harmony, and American West have already begun their cruising season. Riverboats American Jazz and American Pride will begin cruising this week.
American Cruise Lines offers Columbia and Snake Rivers voyages that are six to 16 days long. Cruises highlight adventures including guided tours through some of the country’s most beautiful national parks, visits to Mount St. Helens and Multnomah Falls, and Jet Boat Rides and Flightseeing Adventures in Hells Canyon.
Sailings also highlight the area’s natural beauty, offering scenic views of flowering alpine meadows, rugged desert canyons, snowcapped mountains, and the breathtaking coast of Astoria — the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean.
This season’s itinerary collection includes the company’s popular new 16-day National Parks & Legendary Rivers cruises, which blend Columbia and Snake River cruising along with seven days of guided adventure through Yellowstone, Glacier, and Grand Teton National Parks; classic nine-day Columbia and Snake Rivers cruises; shorter six-day Highlights of the Columbia River cruises; and longer 12-day Northwest Pioneers cruises.
Cruises sail in both directions between Portland, Oregon and Clarkston, Washington. The National Parks & Legendary Rivers itinerary operates between Portland, Oregon and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
American Cruise Lines Themed Sailings
All of ACL’s Columbia and Snake Rivers cruises include enrichment and experiences highlighting Lewis and Clark’s famous expedition west. However, the line also offers special themed sailings including:
- Nine-day Lewis & Clark cruises that feature additional onboard experts and experiences that dive deeper into the explorers’ expedition west
- Nine-day Art Immersion cruises perfect for aspiring painters and artisans
- Nine-day Vineyard Cruises showcasing visits to regional vineyards led by wine connoisseurs, plus special onboard experiences like wine tastings and pairings as well as culinary demonstrations
American Cruise Lines’ voyages offer an all-inclusive experience. Entertainment, enrichment, guided shore excursions, and pre-cruise hotel stays are included in the fare.
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