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USARivercruises has been offering our clients the beauty of the Northwest for years. On the Columbia, Snake and Willamette rivers you will travel the course through the rugged canyons, lush coastal forests and tribal lands. This trip thru the Columbia River Gorge will take you from a lush green landscape to an aired desert in just 7 days. Wonder at the eight Massive locks and dams and hear stories of the travels of Lewis and Clark. See the mighty Multnomah falls or the Underground cities in Pendleton or the beauty of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams or the devastation of Mt. St. Helens. Join us on some of our themed cruises showcasing the wonderful vineyards and cuisine that the Northwest has become famous for or travel thru history on one of our old fashioned western Heritage cruises.

 

Northwest Itineraries

Northwest Rivers

Fifty years after the Lewis and Clark paddled hand-hewn canoes down the Snake and Columbia rivers, the first steam-powered sternwheeler arrived; miners, homesteaders, ranchers came looking for new land and new lives. What is it about the wide-open West that has always tempted men and women to dream?

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Columbia and Snake Rivers

Join us on the Columbia & Snake Rivers as we follow part of the epic journey of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Retrace nearly 1,000 miles of their route along the Columbia & Snake Rivers, punctuated by orchards and evergreens and draped by elegant waterfalls.

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In the wake of Lewis and Clark

Beginning as a trickle in the high alpine meadows of western Canada, the Columbia River flows through great, forested mountains and down desert canyons. This is the grand gateway to the West.

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In the wake of Lewis & Clark + The Montana Trail

From the great portage on the Missouri to their quest for the Continental Divide, this is the perfect complement to our river journey. Follow the trail of Lewis and Clark through Montana landscapes that look much the same as they did in the early 1800s. Expert historians and Indian tribal members provide compelling interpretations of events.

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Islands and Wildlife of the Pacific NW — A Kayaking Adventure

The island-studded waters of the Pacific Northwest are recognized as one of the world's premier destinations for sea kayaking. It’s a vast area of channels offer an exciting diversity of wildlife, and mile after mile of unspoiled forested shorelines, picturesque small towns and fishing villages.

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Friday Harbor

The moment you step aboard the yacht's of American Safari Cruises you'll know you've found something special. Your captain personally welcomes you, and the crew greets you with hors d'oeuvres and champagne as your yacht cruise begins. You have become a pampered guest on a journey through some of the most magnificent destinations in western North America.

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Taste Of Pacific Northwest

Travel this scenic riverway punctuated by orchards, vineyards, evergreens and imposing bluffs. Throughout your cruise, the Pacific Northwest's respectable wines and other epicurean delights are introduce with a special series of tours, tastings, excursions, and narration and presentations by your onboard Exploration Leader.

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