Astoria OR (Oregon)

Astoria is a Columbia River cruise port (also seaport) and town in Oregon USA (Clatsop County) with a population of around 10,000. The town is surrounded by mountains, forests, sea (Pacific Ocean) and the rivers Columbia and Lower Willamette.

The extraordinary attractions of the area include Mount Hood, Crater Lake National Park, and Columbia River Gorge. Visitors can explore the waterfront on restored Riverfront Trolley or take in area's history at the Columbia River Maritime Museum and some other interesting museums including 1885 Flavel House Museum. There are several historical sites commemorating the Old West's heritage, such as the Fort Clatsop National Memorial and Astoria Column, which is towering above the city.

Fort Clatsop was built during the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805. At Fort Clatsop National Historic Park tourists can stand in Lewis and Clark's footsteps or visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Ilwaco in order to hear the incredible story of the Expedition, and marvel at the scenic view of the Pacific.

As cruise port, Astoria OR is included in the schedules of USA's largest river cruise companies - ACL (American Cruise Lines) and AQSB (American Queen Voyages/Steamboat Company (AQSC)).

The next tables show ships' itineraries as call port sequence.

(AQSC American Empress) 8-day itinerary Clarkston to Vancouver, prices from ~USD 2300 pp

(ACL Queen of the West/American West) 8-day itinerary Portland to Clarkston, prices from ~USD 2900 pp

(Queen of the West) 5-day itinerary roundtrip from homeport Portland OR (prices from ~USD 1900 pp)

(ACL American Pride, American Song) 11-day Portland to Clarkston, prices from ~USD 5100 pp

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