The Queen of the West, Empress of the North, and the Columbia Queen paddlewheel steamboats  cruise on America's northwest rivers: the Columbia, the Snake, and the Willimette, cruising through the mighty Columbia River Gorge with its multitude of waterfalls, black basalt cliffs, and lush forests.

The Columbia and Snake Rivers flow through the volcanic rock cliffs of the Cascade Mountains where canyon walls tower more than 2000 feet over the river.  This area has been designated as a National Scenic area.and is one of the most beautiful natural treaures in the United States.

The Queen of the West, Empress of the North and the Columbia Queen paddlewheel steamboats leisurely cruise through these vertical cliffs where eagle sightings can occur.  During the cruise guests are treated to views of apple and pear orchards, vineyards, and locks and dams on the Columbia, Snake, and Willamette Rivers.  The quaint towns, museums and interpretive centers enrich the cruise experience.

These rivers follow the path of Lewis and Clark and there is ample opportunity to learn more about the discovery of this magnificant northwest river area.

The best times to cruise the Northwest Rivers area  are the end of April / first part of May or September.
Shore excursions are included in the price of all Northwest River paddle boat / steamboat cruises on the Queen of the West, Empress of the North, and the Columbia Queen.

Steamboat Cruises are round trip Portland, Oregon.  Stops include:

Rainer where cruise guests visit Mount St. Helen's National Volcanic Monument which offeres a full day of educational insight into volcanos and the 1980 eruption.

Woodland -- Le Looska features Indian heritage insight from American Indian natives who present mask carving, dancing, and story telling.

Astoria features Ft. Clatsop (the winter encampment for the Lewis and Clark expedition), the Maritime Museum, and great shopping.

Washougal is home to the Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center and a stop here includes a visit to Multnomah Falls.

Dalles offers the Maryhill Museum of Art, Stonehenge WWI Memorial, and the Columbia River Gorge Discovery Center. It is here the Oregon trail ended and pioneers had to choose whether to continue their trip by river or over the Cascade Mountains.

Pendleton / Umatilla Landing is the home of the Pendleton underground tunnels dug by the Chinese between 1870 and 1930. These tunnels connected Chinese laundries to illegal saloons, bordellos and opium dens. The Pendleton Woolen Mills opened in 1909 to supply Indians with blankets. It is still in operation. The Umatilla, Cayuse and Walla Walla Indians inhabited this area. Cruise guests will enjoy the Tamastslikt Cultural Center with its interesting exhibits and cultural programs.

Guests of all ages enjoy the stop at Clarkston / Lewiston where a jet boat ride through Hell's Canyon, making it possible to see elk, bighorn sheep, and ancient Indian petroglyphs.
Northwest River Cruises
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Empress of The North
Northwest Rivers
Three Rivers 2008 Itinerary
7 Night Cruises

Ports of Call:  Portland, Klickatat Dock, Pendleton, Clarkston, Port of Ranier, Astoria, Portand

Mar 1 - Mar 8

Mar 8 - Mar 15

Mar 15 - Mar 22

Mar 22 - Mar 29 

Mar 29 - Apr 5

Apr 5 - Apr 12

Apr 12 - Apr 19 

Apr 19 - Apr 26

Oct 4 - Oct 11

Oct 11 - Oct 18

Oct 18 - Oct 25 

Oct 25 - Nov 1

Nov 1 - Nov 8

Nov 8 - Nov 15

Nov 15 - Nov 22

Nov 22 - Nov 29

Nov 29 - Dec 6

Dec 6 - Dec 13

Dec 13 - Dec 20

Dec 20 - Dec 27

Dec 27 - Jan 3

Eastern USA and Mississippi River Cruise Schedule
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2008 Northwest Rivers Cruise  Pricing 
Empress of the North
Queen of the West
Columbia Queen
Queen of the West
Northwest Rivers
Three Rivers 2008 Itinerary
7-Night Cruises

Ports of Call: Portland, Klickatat Dock, Pendleton, Clarkston, Longview, Astoria, Portland

Mar 23 - Mar 30

Mar 30 - Apr 6

Apr 6 - Apr 13

Apr 13 - Apr 20

Apr 20 - Apr 27 

Apr 27 - May 4

May 4 - May 11

May 11 - May 18 

May 18 - May 25 

May 25 - Jun 1

Jun 1 - Jun 8 

Jun 8 - Jun 15

Jun 15 - Jun 22 

Jun 22 - Jun 29

Jun 29 - Jul 6 

Jul 6 - Jul 13 

Jul 13 - Jul 20 

Jul 20 - Jul 27 

Jul 27 - Aug 3

Aug 3 - Aug 10 

Aug 10 - Aug 17 

Aug 17 - Aug 24 

Aug 24 - Aug 31 

Aug 31 - Sep 7 

Sep 7 - Sep 14 

Sep 14 - Sep 21

Sep 21 - Sep 28 

Sep 28 - Oct 5 

Oct 5 - Oct 12 

Oct 12 - Oct 19 

Oct 19 - Oct 26 

Oct 26 - Nov 2 

Nov 2 - Nov 9 

Nov 9 - Nov 16 
Columbia Queen
Northwest Rivers
Three Rivers 2008 Itinerary
7-Night Cruises

Ports of Call: Portland, Astoria, Port of Ranier, Klickatat Dock, Pendleton, Clarkston, Portland

May 3 - May 10 

May 10 - May 17 

May 17 - May 24 

May 24 - May 31 

May 31 - Jun 7 

Jun 7 - Jun 14 

Jun 14 - Jun 21 

Jun 21 - Jun 28 

Jun 28 - Jul 5

Jul 5 - Jul 12

Jul 12 - Jul 19 

Jul 19 - Jul 26 

Jul 26 - Aug 2

Aug 2 - Aug 9

Aug 9 - Aug 16 

Aug 16 - Aug 23

Aug 23 - Aug 30 

Aug 30 - Sep 6 

Sep 6 - Sep 13 

Sep 13 - Sep 20

Sep 20 - Sep 27

Sep 27 - Oct 4 

Oct 4 - Oct 11 

Oct 11 - Oct 18 

Oct 18 - Oct 25
Columbia Queen Rates

STATEROOM CLASS J D B BB      A  

Sailings Between May 3 - July 19, 2008
September 6 - 13, 2008
STATEROOM RATE $2,299 $2,899 $3,399 $3,699 $3,899

July 26 - August 2, 2008
Oct. 18 - 25, 2008
STATEROOM RATE $2,199 $2,799 $3,299 $3,599 $3,799
Empress of the North Rates

STATEROOM CLASS DDD    CC     BB     AA   OS   CS

March 1 - 8, 2008
Sailings Between November 29 - December 27, 2008
STATEROOM RATE $2599    $2899 $3099 $3499$3999$4399$5649

Sailings Between March 8 - 29, 2008
Sailings Between November 15 - 29, 2008
STATEROOM RATE $2699    $2999 $3199 $3599      $4099         $4499       $5749

March 29 - April 5, 2008
Salings Between November 1 - 15, 2008
December 27, 2008 - January 3, 2009
STATEROOM RATE       $2799            $3099        $3299         $3699       $4199        $4599       $5849

Sailings Between April 5 - 26, 2008
October 25 - November 1, 2008
STATEROOM RATE       $2899            $3199        $3399         $3799       $4299        $4699       $5949

Sailings Between October 4 - 18, 2008
STATEROOM RATE       $2999            $3299        $3499         $3899       $4399        $4799       $6049
Queen Of The West Rates

STATEROOM CLASS EEE     D       DD    B     BB     AAA    OS

March 23 - 30, 2008
STATEROOM RATE $1999    $2199 $2599 $2899$3099$3399$3599 $3899$4299

March 30 - April 6, 2008
Sailings Between November 2 - November  16, 2008
STATEROOM RATE $2099    $2299 $2699$2999        $3199        $3499        $3699 $3999       $4399

Sailings Between April 6 - May 4, 2008
Sailings Between July 27 - September 7, 2008
Sailings Between October 19 - November 2, 2008
STATEROOM RATE       $2199            $2399        $2799         $3099       $3299        $3599       $3799  $4099       $4499

Sailings Between May 4 - July 27, 2008
Sailings Between September 7 - October 19, 2008
STATEROOM RATE       $2299            $2499        $3899         $3199       $3399        $3699       $3899  $4199       $4599

Portland City Tour Highlights

  • - Old Town and Theater District
  • - Views of Portland's Skyline and Volcanic Peaks
  • - Historic China Town
  • - Scenic Washington Park
  • - Rose Test Garden and Hoyt Arboretum
  • - Historic Fort Vancouver, the headquarters of the Hudson Bay Company in Vancouver, Washington. Tour this faithfully reconstruced fort and see the Chief Factor's Residence, Blacksmith Shop, Indian Trade Shop, Fur Warehouse and more.
It is recommended that you fly to Portland the day before the cruise and spend the night at the hotel where cruise check in is held:  The Embassy Suites Airport.  Passengers depart as a group from the Embassy Suites via motor coach to the steamboat.  The extra cost is about $100 per person.  A morning Portland city tour is available for a nominal cost.
Columbia Queen
Empress of the North and Queen of the West