Some people are drawn to the sun and festivities of the Mexican Riviera. Some go for the wilderness and scenic wonders of Alaska, and others opt for the intimacy of small boats cruising European ...

Explore some of the most breathtaking waterways, vibrant cities, and hidden gems on the best cruises that stay in the U.S.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler ventured out one final time with passengers on board Sunday night. The sternwheeler, which the Portland Spirit has operated on the Columbia ...

Southwest Washington’s waterfront walkers will likely see ships sailing the Columbia River as the region’s cruise season kicks off for the year. Six cruise ships are set to sail the Columbia River ...

American Queen Voyages, the paddle-wheeler cruise company sailing ships on the Columbia River, has suspended service and canceled its cruises. For nearly a decade, the company’s American Empress ship ...

Editor’s note: The headline and story have been updated to reflect more information regarding the current operator and the Port of Cascade Locks. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Columbia Gorge ...

The American Empress makes a weekly trip between Astoria, Oregon, and Clarkson, Washington. The paddlewheel steamboat, built in 2003, accommodates 223 passengers in 112 staterooms and carries a crew ...

Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Photo courtesy of Portland Spirit. The iconic Columbia River Sternwheeler may take its final cruise at the end of this year—at least under its current operators. Today, the ...

In an unusual sight, a Columbia River cruise ship was beached near the blue bridge Friday night. Crew members of the American Song cruise ship called Kennewick firefighters a little after 6:30 p.m.

American Cruise Lines has announced that the 2022 river cruise season on the Columbia and Snake Rivers has begun. In April, American celebrated the new season with the opening of a new cruise dock in ...

Part of the appeal of river cruises is that they’re all-inclusive, meaning passengers often eat on board. That’s not great news for restaurants along Vancouver’s waterfront, where those interviewed ...