Tour Dates and Times:

May 15th, Thursday:

Departure Times: 1:00pm & 1:30pm/2:45pm & 3:15pm/4:30pm & 5:00pm

Tour starts at the Port of Astoria, where you board a Streetcar that replicates the Old Time Streetcar from the 1920's. You will be surrounded by Windows, so as not to obscure your view of the Oldest American Settlement West of the Rockies, est. in 1811.

Astoria is where History Touches everything that you will see. Your Experienced Local Guide will take you through how life used to be in this tiny town of 10,000, and how preservation of this historic place is alive and well in the 21st century.

As you wind around the town, seeing sites that are as impressive today as they were over 200 years ago. You will see where John Jacob Astor started his fur trade business at Ft Astoria, Captain Flavel's Mansion built in 1885, only one of over 300 homes on the National Historical Registry, will stand out as crown jewels of each and every neighborhood. Making it to the Astoria Column for a brief visit and climb the 164 steps to the top where an astounding view of the Columbia River Awaits.

If you are a Movie Buff, seeing the Goonie House is within reach, and the Kindergarten Cop School is ready to show off its unique charm also.

Visit the East End Mooring Basin and view many of the Sea Lions that have moved in to said marina.

From Top to Bottom you will love what this tour has to offer, and your local guide will share our vast history as you go.5"00pm

Tour Dates and Times:

May 15th Thursday: 12:30 to 7:30pm

Shopping Opportunities, Includes meal, Easy activity 

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restrictions. 

This all-day excursion offers a unique look into the science, beauty and brutal fury of the eruption of Mount St. Helens. You'll board your motorcoach at the pier and travel along the Columbia River up to the Mount St Helens National Monument. Enjoy a delicious box lunch at a beautiful mountain vista and marvel at the awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping views (weather permitting). At the end of the day, reboard your motorcoach and return to the pier with a fuller understanding of the history and the raw beauty of Mount St. Helens. 

Visit Mt. St Helens National Park 

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach 

Travel time: 02:00 

Time at site: 01:00 

Inside visit: No 

Air conditioned: Yes 

Walking distance: 500 

Restroom available: Yes 

Photo/video restrictions: No 

Photo/video opportunity: Yes 

Stop to enjoy box lunch 

Time at site: 00:40 

Restroom available: Yes 

Forest Learning Center visit 

Time at site: 00:40 

Inside visit: Yes 

Restroom available: Yes 

Scenic drive down the Mountain and back to Ship 

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach  

Travel time: 02:40 

Restroom available: Yes 

Photo/video restrictions: No 

Photo/video opportunity: Yes 

Tour Dates and Times:

April 13th Sunday: 11:30 to 1:30pm

April 29th Tuesday: 8:30 to 10:30am

May 1st Thursday: 9:00 to 11:00am

May 15th Thursday: 5:30 to 7:30pm

Points of Interest 

• Astoria Column 

Easy activity 

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restrictions. 

Ideal for first time visitors and those who prefer little or no walking, this guided tour offers an unhurried look at the country's first permanent American settlement west of the Rockies. Once on the coach, your knowledgeable guide will entertain you with local history and point out areas of interest. From the pier, you'll travel to the city's famed Astoria Column, a 125-foot-tall structure that serves as a monument to the Pacific Northwest. Here, you have the choice to climb up to the observation deck, visit the Gift Shop or relax in the comfort of the coach. Next, you'll continue on through historic downtown, home to restaurants, museums, breweries and lovely Victorian homes, and on past the Columbia River Maritime Museum and USCG docks. Three photo stops will be made along the way, so be sure to bring along your camera. Then, you'll return to the ship to plan your next adventure.

Scenic drive to Astoria Column 

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach 

Travel time: 00:45 

Visit Astoria Column 

Time at site: 00:30 

Restroom available: Yes 

Shopping available: Yes 

Photo/video opportunity: Yes 

Return drive to pier 

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach  

Travel time: 00:45 

Tour Dates and Times:

April 13th Sunday: 12:00 to 4:00pm

April 29th Tuesday: 11:00 to 3:00pm

May 1st Thursday: 10:30 to 2:30pm

May 15th Thursday: 1:00 to 5:00pm

Points of Interest 

• Astoria Column 

• Columbia River Maritime Museum 

• Fort Clatsop 

Easy activity 

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restrictions. 

You'll board a motorcoach and travel to the Astoria Column for a brief photo stop. Built in 1926, the 125-foot-tall concrete and steel structure features a cast-iron 164-step staircase that leads to an observation deck. Next, you'll visit Fort Clatsop and tour a replica of the fort built by members of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Then, you'll visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum, which features one of the most extensive collections of nautical artifacts on the west coast including the Lightship Columbia. On your return trip, you'll take a scenic drive through Astoria, the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. Some of the sights you'll see include picturesque Victorian- and Queen Anne-style homes and churches; Uniontown, home of the men who worked at the Union Fish Cannery; and the "Doughboy" monument, dedicated to the soldiers from Astoria who served during World War I. 

Tour Dates and Times:

April 13th Sunday: 12:00 to 4:00pm

April 29th Tuesday: 11:30 to 3:30pm

May 1st Thursday: 10:00 to 2:00pm

May 15th Thursday: 1:00 to 5:00pm

Points of Interest 

• Seaside 

• Cannon Beach 

Shopping Opportunities, Easy activity 

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restrictions. 

Enjoy a scenic drive along famous Highway 101 for free time in two noted Oregon coastal towns. Your first destination is the charming coastal village of Seaside. Once you disembark, you're on your own to stroll the boardwalk, buy saltwater taffy, look for souvenirs or ride the carousel. After reboarding your bus you'll continue to Cannon Beach, named for a U.S. Navy cannon that washed ashore in 1846. After you arrive in Cannon Beach, you're free to explore its colorful courtyards and streets or shop for souvenirs and mementos. Or stroll to the beach and take a photo of Haystack Rock. Composed of basalt, this 235-foot-tall rock formation is home to puffins, sea gulls and cormorants. At the end of your excursion, you'll return to Astoria along the same scenic route. 

Special Notes: Amount of walking is mainly at the guests' discretion. The downtown areas are flat, compact and easy to walk but there may be some steps and uneven surfaces to negotiate. Wearing appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Foldable wheelchairs of less than 70 lbs. may be accommodated but guests must be able to enter/exit the bus on their own. Tour order and routes may vary. This excursion offers guests independent time at each location; therefore, the cost of outdoor activities and meals are not included. 

Depart from ship for transfer to and free time at Cannon Beach 

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach 

Travel time: 00:45 

Time at site: 01:15 

Inside visit: No 

Walking distance: 2000 

Restroom available: Yes 

Shopping available: Yes 

Photo/video restrictions: No 

Photo/video opportunity: Yes 

Transport to Seaside for free time to explore 

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach  

Travel time: 00:15 

Time at site: 01:15 

Inside visit: No 

Walking distance: 2000 

Restroom available: Yes 

Shopping available: Yes 

Photo/video restrictions: No 

Photo/video opportunity: Yes 

Return drive to pier 

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach  

Travel time: 00:30 

Restroom available: Yes 

Photo/video restrictions: No 

Photo/video opportunity: Yes 

Tour Dates and Times:

April 13th Sunday: 2:00 to 5:00pm

April 29th Tuesday: 9:00 to 12:00pm

May 1st Thursday: 1:30 to 4:30pm

May 15th Thursday: 1:00 to 4:00pm

Points of Interest 

• Astoria Column 

• Fort Stevens State Park 

Moderate activity 

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restrictions. 

Board your motorcoach and visit the Astoria Column before you cross New Youngs Bay Bridge to Fort Stevens, the only U.S. fortification in the contiguous 48 states to be attacked by a foreign power since the War of 1812. Once you arrive your guide will take you on a tour of the complex and its bunkers, abandoned gun batteries, and tower stations. Although Fort Stevens did not see action during the Civil War, it sustained an attack during World War II when a Japanese submarine fired 17 shells on Battery Russell. No damage was incurred, and the Army didn't return fire. Shortly after World War II, the fort was deactivated, and the armaments were removed. Visit the museum to learn more about the fort before heading back to the ship. 

Special Notes: Dress appropriately; sturdy walking shoes and a warm jacket are recommended. Total walking distance is approximately 3 miles. The tour will operate in all weather conditions. 

Tour Dates and Times:

April 13th Sunday: 11:30 to 2:30pm

April 29th Tuesday: 8:00 to 11:00am

May 1st Thursday: 9:30 to 12:30pm

May 15th Thursday: 4:30 to 7:30pm

Points of Interest 

• Fort Stevens State Park 

• Flavel House 

• Astoria Column 

Moderate activity 

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restrictions. 

Join knowledgeable guides for a tour of the many locations that starred in Hollywood movies. After boarding your motorcoach, head to the site where Free Willy gained his freedom. View the wreck of the Peter Iredale, the most photographed site in Oregon. Enjoy a view of the "Goonies" house from the 1985 comedy adventure starring Sean Astin and Josh Brolin. Next is the 125-foot-high Astoria Column, used in Kindergarten Cop, Free Willy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, The Goonies, and Short Circuit. Stop at the Flavel House Museum, built in 1885, and one of the best-preserved examples of Queen Anne-style architecture in the Northwest. Your last stop is the old Clatsop County Jail seen in The Goonies, Come See the Paradise and Short Circuit. Used from 1914 to 1976, the jail is noted for being the longest used, freestanding jail in Oregon.

Special Notes: Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. Bring a light jacket or sweater. Tour order may vary. All photo stops are for the exteriors of venues; no interior visits. 

Depart from ship to view wreck of the Peter Iredale and sites near Fort Stevens 

Transport type: Motorcoach 

Travel time: 01:00 

Inside visit: No 

Walking distance: 50 

Restroom available: No 

Shopping available: No 

Photo/video restrictions: No 

Photo/video opportunity: Yes 

Transfer to and photo stop at Astoria Column 

Transport type: Motorcoach 

Travel time: 00:55 

Inside visit: No 

Restroom available: No 

Photo/video restrictions: No 

Photo/video opportunity: Yes 

Transfer to East Basin for views of movie sights 

Transport type: Motorcoach 

Travel time: 00:15 

Time at site: 00:30 

Inside visit: No 

Restroom available: No 

Photo/video restrictions: No 

Photo/video opportunity: Yes 

Photo/inside visit of Oregon Film Museum 

Transport type: Motorcoach 

Travel time: 00:10 

Time at site: 00:15 

Inside visit: No 

Restroom available: No 

Photo/video restrictions: No 

Photo/video opportunity: Yes 

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship 

Transport type: Motorcoach 

Travel time: 00:20 

Tour Dates and Times:

May 2nd Friday: 9:30 to 4:30pm

May 7th Wednesday: 8:30 to 3:30pm

June 4th Wednesday: 9:30 to 4:30pm

Includes meal, Moderate activity 

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restrictions. 

Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or a complete novice, a tour to a winery is the ideal way to discover wine's subtle and complex flavors. What better way to learn than with a visit to the Willamette Valley, acclaimed as "Oregon Wine Country." Covering over 19,000 acres of vineyards, the valley is Oregon's oldest wine region and home to over 700 wineries and tasting rooms. Soak up the valley's serene scenery on a panoramic drive from the pier to your first destination-Apolloni Vineyards. Here, you can experience a tasting flight of several wines, take a walk among the vineyards, visit the barrel cave or play a game of Bocce ball. Next, is Ardiri Winery and Vineyards. Overlooking breathtaking views of the countryside, here you can sip and savor a tasting flight of pinot noirs and white wine blends incorporating grapes from Willamette Valley and California's Napa Valley. 

Special Notes: Must be at least 21 years of age with photo ID to participate in the wine tastings. Tour order may vary and, dependent upon availability, alternate wineries may be substituted due to winery tasting room closures or special events closures. Gravel, paved walkways, dirt and uneven ground will be covered in the vineyards. 

Scenic coastal drive 

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach 

Travel time: 02:00 

Air conditioned: Yes 

Restroom available: Yes 

Visit and tastings at first winery 

Time at site: 01:00 

Restroom available: Yes 

Visit and tastings at second winery 

Restroom available: Yes 

Visit and tastings at third winery 

Time at site: 01:30 

Restroom available: Yes 

Transfer back to Astoria pier 

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach 

Travel time: 02:00 

Air conditioned: Yes 

Restroom available: Yes 

Tour Dates and Times:

April 13th Sunday: 11:30 to 5:00pm

April 29th Tuesday: 11:00 to 3:00pm

May 1st Thursday: 11:00 to 4:00pm

May 15th Thursday: 1:00 to 5:00pm

Points of Interest 

• Columbia River Maritime Museum 

Moderate activity 

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restrictions. 

Take in the views and brews of some Astoria's finest beers and ales. Visit pubs on a self-guided tour allowing you to set you on pace and choose your own destinations. Your tasting tour begins at the pier when you check in to receive a map of participating locations, special VIP identification and three $15 vouchers to use for tastings at up to three establishments. Also included is an all-day ticket for the hop-on-hop-off bus to access the downtown stops. The brew pubs visited will vary and all have a unique story. Return trip to your ship with a greater understanding and appreciation of this growing industry. 

Special Notes: Passengers must be at least 21 years old and have photo ID to participate in beer tasting. Bring cash or credit cards for additional purchases. Breweries/pubs are subject to change and based on availability on any given day. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. 

Tour Dates and Times:

April 13th Sunday: 12:00 to 3:00pm

April 29th Tuesday: 8:30 to 11:30pm

May 1st Thursday: 9:30 to 12:30pm

May 15th Thursday: 1:00 to 4:00pm

Moderate activity 

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restrictions. 

Discover under your own power the beauty and history of Astoria's waterfront and the Columbia River on a guided, 2.5-hour bike ride that travels paved and wooden pathways. After a short orientation, don a helmet and set off en masse on your exhilarating adventure. You'll pedal at a moderate pace following your guide, stopping to take photographs at key sites and to listen to engaging stories of the waterfront's development. Hear tales of the time when Astoria was known as the "Salmon Canning Capital of the World" and the "Wickedest Place on Earth" during its heyday as a busy seaport in the late 1800s. Pause at the local fish cannery and enjoy a tasting of fresh seafood while you learn about the fishing industry on the lower Columbia River. Continue your ride along the waterfront in search of the colorful wildlife that flocks to its shores. After the six-mile round trip route, return to the pier. 

Special Notes: Minimum age is 8. Dress in warm, layered clothing and wear flat, comfortable shoes suitable for bike riding. Raingear may be needed in case of inclement weather. Part of the path is on wooden piers with uneven surfaces and spaces between planks. Not recommended for inexperienced bike riders. 

These are non-motorized bicycles. We are limited on the number of Girls Bikes.

Tour Dates and Times:

April 19th Saturday: 9:00 to 1:00pm

s of Interest:

• ASTORIA COLUMN

• CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT/LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER

Begin the excursion with the local history of the Oldest American Settlement west of the Rockies. The view from the Astoria Column atop of Coxcomb Hill will orient you to the geography of the area and the terrain the Corp of Discovery, captained by Lewis and Clark traveled on their journey to the Pacific Ocean.

Cross the Columbia River and follow the footsteps of Lewis & Clark on the North side of the River from November 7th to November 27th, 1805.

Experience a brief stop at Station Camp/Middle Village to learn its importance to the Corp of Discoveries success, the Chinook People, and the trading ships that have visited these shores for hundreds of years.

Travel to Waikiki Beach where Lewis and Clark finally completed their journey officially, by making contact with the Pacific Ocean for the very first time in Nov of 1805. This is a Wonderful Photo Opportunity of the cliffs of Cape Disappointment, and the longest lit Light House on the West Coast, continually watching over the Gateway to the Columbia River since 1854.

The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Museum will visually explain about their westward journey and the hardships they endured from St. Louis, MO to Cape Disappointment, WA. A Wonderful Movie is available in their theater, 18 min. long, that will enhance the experience by putting it all together with great views of the surrounding area following the footsteps actually taken by the Corp.

Guests will also be within 200 yards of the Cape Disappointment Light House previously viewed from Waikiki Beach.

On the return trip to the Port, enjoy a short movie about the Clatsop Peoples view of the Corp of Discoveries stay at Fort Clatsop from Dec 7th, 1805, to March 23, 1806.

Your experienced tour guide will wrap up the Lewis and Clark Expeditions trip home and how the Corp of Discovery faired after such a long, important journey in our American History.

Tour Dates and Times:

May 15th Thursday: 12:30 to 7:00pm

Points of Interest

• Tillamook Ice Creamery & Cheese Factory

Shopping Opportunities, Includes meal, Moderate activity Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restrictions. Enjoy a full-day adventure cruising along the breathtakingly beautiful 101 Highway. As you travel through the Oregon Coast Range, be on the lookout for wildlife such as elks, bears, rabbits, eagles and blue herons. Continuing southward, you'll pass Cannon Beach, famous for the natural phenomenon known as Haystack Rock. Composed of basalt, this 235-foot-tall rock formation is the home to puffins, sea gulls and cormorants. Your first stop is the Tillamook Air Museum, which is housed in a rare World War II blimp hangar. Reaching over 15 stories high and stretching over seven acres, it's the world's largest clear span wooden structure. Your next destination is the Tillamook Ice Creamery & Cheese Factory. Feel free to enjoy a taste or two from the sampling counter during your visit. You'll enjoy a picnic-style lunch before heading back to the ship. Special Notes: Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring along a warm jacket. Tour order may vary.

Depart Ship and travel Pacific Coast Highway #101

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach

Travel time: 02:00

Restroom available: Yes

Visit Tillamook Air Museum

Time at site: 00:40

Inside visit: Yes

Restroom available: Yes

Visit Tillamook Cheese Factory

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach

Travel time: 00:15

Time at site: 00:40

Inside visit: Yes

Restroom available: Yes

Stop at Neahkahnie Mt. Lookout

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach

Travel time: 01:00

Time at site: 00:15

Restroom available: Yes

Photo stop at Tolovana Park

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach

Travel time: 00:30

Time at site: 00:25

Restroom available: Yes

Back to Ship

Transport type: Air-Conditioned Motorcoach

Travel time: 00:45

Restroom available: Yes