If you've ever gone on a cruise, you know it's an all-encompassing experience. Between the ship's amenities, the food, the live entertainment, and the perfectly timed pit stops, it often feels like several vacations in one. But did you know you don't have to head toward the coast to get the cruise experience right here in Washington?
Thanks to American Queen Voyages, you can take a week-long cruise down the Columbia River -- and it's magical.
American Queen Voyages has a fleet of some of the most elegant riverboats in the world.
Riverboats are old-fashioned by nature, but once you board, you'll realize it's all modern luxury that awaits you.
The rivers this cruise line covers are the Mississippi, the Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, and of course, the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Choose between a 7-day round-trip cruise from Portland or Vancouver, a 9-day cruise from Portland to Spokane, and a 9-day wine cruise from Clarkston to Vancouver, which sounds especially amazing.
You'll have quite a few options for staterooms or suites, and you really can't go wrong.
They all come equipped with cozy bedding and all the comforts of home.
The boat is called American Empress, and she's the largest overnight riverboat west of the Mississippi River.
Explore and check out the collection of some of the most intricate artifacts and artwork of Native Alaska, Russia, the Gold Rush, and the sternwheeler era in and around Portland.
You'll eat well on your river cruise. The dining options here are quite decadent.
Check out the River Grill for casual meals, or treat yourself to a fine dining experience at the Astoria Dining Room.
Your cruise will include several stops along the way, but for the majority of your week, you'll be cruising along the mighty Columbia River.
You've never seen the Pacific Northwest like this.
Have you ever gone on a riverboat cruise? Check out the details about the American Empress cruises here.
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