Ameritage! Four Rivers of Wine & History
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Overview
Highlights
- Experience four Pacific Northwest rivers: the Columbia, Snake, Willamette, and Palouse
- A local wine expert joins you onboard for a week of tastings and presentations on the region's American Viticultural Areas
- Wine and tours at nine Washington and Oregon wineries and tasting rooms, plus a craft, infused olive oil tasting
- Enjoy a hosted lunch in Walla Walla and at Terra Blanca Estate Winery and Vineyard
- Discover stunning Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Explore towering Multnomah Falls and the Palouse Falls canyon
- Stroll around picturesque Cannon Beach and Victorian Astoria
- Tour enchanting Maryhill Museum and pastoral Whitman Mission
- The ease and convenience of sailing roundtrip Portland, Oregon
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Trip includes
- All onboard meals
- Premium spirits, fine wine, microbrews
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Exclusive round trip transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark days
- Port fees and taxes
- Interpretive shore excursions and onboard presentations
- Entry fees to national parks, museums, wineries, and other historical venues
- Wellness program: hot tub, sauna, fitness equipment, yoga mats, and a complimentary massage
Itinerary
Welcome to Portland! Arriving at the airport, our representatives will be there to greet you for your transfer to our hospitality area in downtown Portland. If time allows, explore the city before setting sail on your Pacific Northwest wine cruise. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres await you onboard before sitting down for a sumptuous dinner.
Start your day with a stop at the towering Multnomah Falls, the tallest falls in Oregon, before making your way to two fabulous local wineries for a date with the winemakers. Enjoy a tasting at Hood River’s beautifully rustic Springhouse Cellars—a working winery house...
Named one of the top ten wine regions in the world, this world-class wine country was shaped by its distinctive micro-climates, rich volcanic soil, and abundant river irrigation. Today you’ll swirl a glass and meet the owners at award-winning Bergevin Lane. And while ...
According to the Palouse tribal legend, four giant brothers pursued a mythic creature called "Big Beaver." Fighting gallantly, each time Big Beaver was speared, the canyon walls were gouged until he tore out a huge canyon, the river tumbled over a cliff, and the falls...
Bound by the river, learn about the natural, scientific, and cultural history of Eastern Washington from a special guest speaker at the Hanford Interpretive Center. Then it’s off to enjoy the pride of the Red Mountain appellation with a tour, tasting, and lunch at the...
Wine and art have long been a feted blend, and that’s precisely what’s in store today. Sitting atop a bluff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, you’ll tour the Maryhill Museum—a castle-like chateau with an eclectic collection of European paintings, Rodin sculptures,...
Today is the ultimate coastal experience. The tasting room at The Wine Shack presents your last opportunity for learning about Washington and Oregon wines with a tasting and presentation by the owner and winemaker. And only a stroll away, you’ll have a chance to sampl...
Sated, your week of wineries and rivers exploration has come to an end. Enjoy breakfast with friends and say farewell to your crew before disembarking for your included transfer to the Portland airport.
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Tour Operator
With offices at historic Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle, Washington, and Juneau, Alaska, Un-Cruise Adventures offers an alternative to traditional cruises by taking guests into areas inaccessible to large ships and on excursions that are exclusive, unconventional and unmatched.
In 1996, American Safari Cruises pioneered yacht cruising in Alaska. InnerSea Discoveries enjoyed its inaugural season of expedition-style active exploration of Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage in summer 2011. In January 2013, the company changed its name to Un-Cruise Adventures and is a wholly owned subsidiary of InnerSea Discoveries Alaska Inc, Juneau Alaska.
Why Us?
The Un-Cruise Adventures Difference. Unrushed. Uncrowded. Unbelievable.
Built on a reputation of quality and experience, our small ship cruise explorations—intended to inspire and satisfy your curious nature—are an unbeatable combination of activity and discovery, service and expertise, awe-inspiring encounters, and value. Guests rave about the Un-Cruise experience and how genuine our crew is, often commenting that it’s not like a cruise at all. Yet the biggest endorsement from our guests: they come back, and they refer us to their friends.
We engage experts and historians to interpret, narrate, or bring history to life. In Alaska, a National Park Ranger might join you on board, or a U.S. Forest Service wilderness ranger kayaks right up to the vessel and hops aboard to talk about natural history and their special bond with the land; and in Hawaii, a respected elder teaches you to make poi. Every rare encounter, unexpected “aha!” moment, and uncommon amenity and activity are unique to your destination, itinerary, and vessel—and they are all exceptional.
Cruise Style:
Adventure Cruises:
Focused on experiencing life on the outside—rain or shine—we offer different destinations, a mix of price points (some generously inclusive), and an exciting range of multi-sport activities aboard our adventure cruises. Kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), hiking, snorkeling, inflatable skiff excursions, and cultural encounters top the agenda. Our experiential cruise vacations are delivered from a variety of platforms, and depending on your choices, will accommodate from 22 to 84 like-minded guests. We provide the adventure, equipment, opportunities, fun, expert crew, expedition guides, and the vessel.
River Cruises:
Traveling nearly 1,000 miles upriver and down, our generously inclusive river cruises provide the best value available on the Columbia, Snake, and Willamette Rivers. Included shore excursions, a complimentary massage, wellness program, spirits and beverages, onboard historians, living history programs, visits to boutique wineries, exclusive one-on-one interactions with locals, port fees and taxes, no long lines or hours on a bus, and you’re never far from the riverbank. While exploring the cultural traditions, unspoiled lands, and the history and evolution of life along the rivers, you’ll enjoy a stimulating heritage voyage of colorful places and fascinating people.
Traveling aboard our 88-guest replica turn-of-the-century steamer—a style of vessel that has been on these rivers for over 100 years—offers you the conveniences of today with the feel of yesteryear.
Private Charters & Group Travel:
With a private cruise charter, it’s all about you. Charters provide an excellent way to bring together family, friends, or a corporate incentive group without the hassle of arranging provisions, crew, or routes. With a wide range of sizes—22, 36, 60, 64, 74, 76, 84, 88—there’s a boat written with your group size all over it. Let us tailor a charter with your special focus in mind—complete with activities, crew, and expedition staff. We handle all the details, leaving you to sit back and soak in the experience of a lifetime.
Family Travel:
In some of the most diverse playgrounds on earth, travelling with family on an adventure vacation is memorable and fun. Whether your family wants to kayak near a tranquil beach, hike along temperate rainforest, or interact with locals in a remote community, there’s something to spark everyone’s interest. Un-Cruise Adventures let families explore remote places, make discoveries, and learn while having fun together. So whether you’re traveling independently or as one family on a private charter, you can enjoy adventure in some of nature’s most diverse playgrounds. Planning a trip with your extended family? Consider a charter. All of the vessels in our fleet, from 22-88 guests, accommodate private groups. And not only that, our talented Captains, crew, and expedition team will cater the experience to your needs and desires.
Value-Added Theme Departures:
Recognizing that our guests often share similar uncorked passions—we’ve taken our adventures another step further by creating some special themed cruise departure dates. It doesn’t matter whether you’re already an authority, a budding amateur, or just curious to learn about a topic, you’ll fit right in.
Life Onboard:
Traveling is inspiring. It can also be nourishing. Refreshing. When you're on an small ship cruise adventure, connecting with your environment—on board or off—happens naturally. From our morning yoga stretches to the Captain’s Farewell Dinner, we’ve carefully crafted each activity with every aspect in mind.
Our Fleet:
Our fleet of small ships features expedition vessels, boutique yachts, and a replica turn-of-the-century coastal steamer—each one uniquely suited and equipped to provide an unbelievable experience. The shallow draft makes each vessel capable of nimble exploration and gives access to the places bigger ships cannot go. Public and private spaces are loaded with amenities and designed for casual comfort.
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S.S. Legacy Come aboard the 88-guest S.S. Legacy and take a step back in time. Our replica coastal steamer exudes old-world charm, with the benefits of modern comforts. Simultaneously elegant and casual, the vessel boasts carved wooden cabinetry and turn-of-the-century décor. Four decks provide ample outside viewing opportunities and relaxing public spaces for taking a stroll at sunset and gathering with new friends. The lounge offers a full bar, the open-seating dining room includes a wine bar, and, for a step back in time, sidle up to table in the Pesky Barnacle Saloon. The onboard wellness program is accessible to all guests and includes two hot tubs on the bridge deck, fitness equipment, yoga classes, and massage suite. Elevator access is available to three of the public decks. There are six cabin categories aboard the S.S. Legacy: Master; Commander; Captain; Admiral; Junior Commodore Suite, and Owner's Suite. Depending on the category, singles, doubles, triples, or quadruples can be accommodated. Common to all cabins are: Flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station, air conditioning/heat; private bath with shower.
S.S. Legacy 88 guests 44 cabins 34-35 crew members 192 feet in length 40 feet wide Cruising speed of 11 knots Built in 1983 by Bender Shipbuilding Renovated in 2013 Registered in United States 2.5:1 Guest-to-crew ratio Master 103-104, 319-320 Fixed double bed; view window; private bath with shower Commander 105-112, 206-210, 303-308, 311-318 Fixed queen, double, or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower Captain 211-214 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower Admiral 101-102, 201-202, 309-310 Queen, fixed queen, or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower (trundle available for triple) Jr Commodore Suite 301-302 Fixed queen bed; refrigerator; wrap-around view windows; private bath with shower Owner's Suite 300 sq. foot entertainment and sitting area with wet bar, refrigerator, media center; 300 sq. foot master bedroom with king bed; view windows; private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower (sofa bed for triple/quad)
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