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8-night Pacific Northwest Splendor Cruise – Spokane, WA (Clarkston) to Portland, OR (Vancouver, WA)

September 10, 2023

American Queen Voyages: American Empress

Spokane/Vancouver, WA

Vacation Offer ID 1415704

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From $5,269

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Overview

Ship Info

Deckplans

The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Cruise Inclusions

Complimentary Pre-Cruise Hotel Overnight Stay
Complimentary Open Bars and lounges throughout the vessel
Complimentary Shore Excursions
Complimentary Room Service available 24 Hours a Day
Complimentary Internet Service
Masterful Regional Cuisine
Lively Cabaret Entertainment, Story Telling & Lectures
Authentic Paddlewheeler Vessel

8-night Pacific Northwest Splendor Cruise – Spokane, WA (Clarkston) to Portland, OR (Vancouver, WA)

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Spokane Spokane 09/10/2023 Enjoy your complimentary stay at the pre-cruise hotel. The evening is yours to become acquainted with the city. The Hospitality Desk will be located in the hotel, and the friendly staff can assist with everything from general questions about your upcoming voyage to reserving premium experiences. Both American Queen Steamboat Company and local representatives will be readily available to provide you with dining, entertainment, and sightseeing options to maximize your time here.,	09/10/2023	09/11/2023
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)	09/11/2023	09/11/2023
Clarkston	09/11/2023	09/11/2023
Clarkston Clarkston 09/12/2023 Nestled at the union of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers in southeast Washington, Clarkston is the gateway to North America's deepest gorge — Hells Canyon — on the Snake River. Picturesque vistas, year-round mild climates, and a deep history make this scenic inland port a desirable stop. Spend the day enjoying Clarkston, Washington, and neighboring Lewiston, Idaho, while tracing the legacy of the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark — for whom the cities are named.,	09/12/2023	09/12/2023
Richland Richland 09/13/2023 Step off the boat directly into a perfectly polished park, and take a short stroll to downtown shops, eateries, and attractions. Incorporated in 1910, Richland remained a small agricultural community until it was acquired by the U.S. Army for the site of the Hanford Engineer Works — used to produce plutonium during World War II and the Cold War. Today, the historic B Reactor and other important historic venues are part of the Manhattan Project National Historic Park. This and many other intriguing locations are offered as part of your experience in Richland.,	09/13/2023	09/13/2023
The Dalles The Dalles 09/14/2023 At the end of the overland Oregon Trail, The Dalles holds a unique place in history as a jumping-off spot for pioneers, soldiers, gold miners, adventurers, gun-slingers, floozies, and scallywags. The Dalles, although a part of the Oregon High Desert, features a long growing season and a relatively warm climate that supports the growing of grapes. As a result, the region is home to a wine scene unlike any other in Oregon. Visitors will be pleased to see the rolling hills speckled with vineyards.,	09/14/2023	09/14/2023
The Dalles The Dalles 09/15/2023 Stevenson embraces the adventurist — with hiking trails, hot springs, and local wineries, a visitor is sure to find plenty to do. Opportunities for educational enlightenment abound within the Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center and at Bonneville Dam. Consider a stop downtown to visit restaurants, cafés, and small locally-owned shops in which reside treasures of the Pacific Northwest.,	09/15/2023	09/15/2023
Stevenson Stevenson 09/15/2023 Known as the end of the Oregon Trail, The Dalles holds a unique place in history as the gateway to the Inland Empire. The Dalles was the jumping-off spot for pioneers, soldiers, gold miners, adventurers, gunslingers, floozies, and scallywags, who loaded their wagons onto rafts or barges and floated down the Columbia to the mouth of the Willamette River, then upriver to Oregon City. The Barlow Trail was constructed later to permit an overland crossing. The Dalles was also the site of Fort Dalles. Established in 1850 to protect immigrants after the Whitman Massacre, it was the only military post between the Pacific Coast and Wyoming. The only building left of Fort Dalles is the Surgeon's Quarters, which has been incorporated into the Fort Dalles Museum. Fort Dalles Museum features a collection of military artifacts, household goods, and old medical equipment. Recreation in The Dalles includes windsurfing, camping, and fishing. Anglers can try for walleye and sturgeon in the Columbia River. Although part of the Oregon High Desert, the area features a long growing season and a relatively warm climate that supports the growing of grapes. The Dalles is Oregon wine country's new frontier and home to a wine scene with ballooning production. Visitors will be pleased to see the surrounding landscape is like a watercolor painting, the many greens of ripe orchards and vines blending into verdant, tree-lined hillsides. Mount Hood overlooks the Cascades and the shield they provide against the persistent rain the Willamette Valley has grown so accustomed to.,	09/15/2023	09/15/2023
Stevenson Stevenson 09/16/2023 Watch small river towns and lush landscapes slowly become lost in the horizon as sunlight plays upon the deck. Take hold of a literary classic, curl up on a plush chair in a cozy corner, and relish in the moment of tranquility. Experience the fulfillment that river cruising offers.,	09/16/2023	09/16/2023
Astoria Astoria 09/16/2023 Nestled between the Columbia River to the south, and the mountains and basalt cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge to the north, Stevenson offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of larger ports. The area has been home to Native American settlements for thousands of years. Their villages were focal points for commerce and social gatherings as they came to trade and fish along the riverbanks. Later, in 1843, the Oregon Trail brought the first of a great wave of settlers; pioneers portaged around the Cascade Rapids on their way to the Willamette Valley. Some of these pioneers chose to stay. The Stevenson family from Missouri, who settled in the Gorge in the 1800s, founded the town. Under the auspices of the Stevenson Land Company, George Stevenson established the town along the lower flat near the river and expanded the original dock to serve the daily arrivals of sternwheelers. Stevenson still embraces the adventurist — with hiking trails, hot springs, and local wineries, there is plenty to see and do. Take a stroll along Stevenson's riverfront where giant fish wheels once plied the Columbia River's waters for salmon. Witness colorful kiteboarders' sails, as they jump and twist on the Columbia's swells. Watch the ducks, geese, and other waterfowl nesting at Rock Creek Cove. Browse through the small, locally owned gift shops, antique stores, and art galleries in which reside treasures of the Pacific Northwest. And visit the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center to explore Native American legends, petroglyphs, and artifacts telling the story of the Gorge.,	09/16/2023	09/16/2023
Astoria Astoria 09/17/2023 Astoria is known to be the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. There is no doubting the richness of the history grounded in this Columbia River town. For thousands of years, the Clatsop Tribe inhabited the lands. Today, you can climb to the top of the Astoria Column — wrapped in depictions of history — and look out over the landscape toward the Pacific Ocean and watch your model wooden airplane glide through the air to its rest below.,	09/17/2023	09/17/2023
Vancouver, WA Vancouver, WA 09/18/2023 As the journey concludes, there are other opportunities for you to take in the town. Enjoy the city at your leisure, or consider a post-cruise premium experience with airport transfer.,	09/18/2023	09/18/2023

American Queen Voyages: American Empress

Proudly serving as the largest overnight riverboat west of the Mississippi River, the American Empress cruises the Columbia and Snake Rivers delivering a rich sense of history in modern comfort.

Ship Statistics

Year Built: 2014
Year Refurbished: –
Year Entered Present Fleet: –
Previous Name: –
Country of Registry: –
Tonnage (GRT): 2000
Guests (Lowers): 224
Total Guests: 210
Passenger Decks: 4
Number of Crew: 70
Officers' Nationality: –
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: –

Total Rooms: 112
Suites: 8
Balconies: 97
Ocean/River View: 7
Interior: –
Accessible: 2

Balcony

Veranda Stateroom (E) $5,269

Category: E
Deck 4 - Vista View Deck

Enjoy a great value with this efficient yet spacious staterooms. Your semi-private veranda provides a quiet place to watch the ever-changing scenery.

150 sq. ft.
Queen bed or two single beds
Full bathroom with shower
Semi-private veranda
Interior access
Vista View Deck

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (C) $6,179

Category: C
Deck 3 - Discovery Deck
Deck 2 - Frontier Deck

Deluxe Veranda Staterooms are a popular choice for many couples. Share a toast on your private veranda as you glide through the fresh air of Pacific Northwest.

180 sq. ft.
Queen bed or two single beds
Full bathroom with shower
Private veranda
Interior access
Discovery and Frontier Decks

Single Outside Stateroom With Veranda (SO) $7,249

Category: SO
Deck 2 - Frontier Deck

The single outside stateroom is slightly scaled down for the single traveler, but allows you to take full advantage of the splendid features of our Deluxe Veranda Staterooms.

160 sq. ft.
Single bed
Full bathroom with shower
Private veranda
Interior access
Frontier Deck

Superior Veranda Stateroom (B) $7,539

Category: B
Deck 4 - Vista View Deck
Deck 3 - Discovery Deck
Deck 2 - Frontier Deck

Enjoy your spacious stateroom, with a cozy sitting area or a panoramic view through the large forward-facing windows. Your private veranda provides a quiet place to watch the ever-changing scenery.

210-250 sq. ft.
Queen bed or two single beds
Full bathroom with shower
Sitting area
Private veranda
Interior access
Vista View, Discovery and Frontier Decks

River View

Outside Stateroom With Window (D) $5,369

Category: D
Deck 1 - Explore Deck

These large staterooms provide a cozy atmosphere and spectacular river views through a generously sized window..

180 sq. ft.
Queen bed or two single beds
Full bathroom with shower
Interior access
Explorer Deck

Suite

Suite With Veranda (A) $8,609

Category: A
Deck 4 - Vista View Deck

Enjoy this large suite with a comfortable sitting area and premium sound system. Your semi-private veranda provides splendid river views from four stories above the river, and direct access to the wraparound Vista View Deck, perfect for sharing a view and socializing with fellow guests.

310 sq. ft.
Queen bed or two single beds
Full bathroom with shower
Sitting area with sofa
Semi-private veranda
Interior and exterior access
Vista View Deck

Luxury Suite With Veranda (LS) $12,089

Category: LS
Deck 3 - Discovery Deck
Deck 2 - Frontier Deck

Feel as if you own theAmerican Empressin this expansive suite. You are treated to sweeping river views through large windows facing forward and starboard. Step out onto your private veranda, and scan the riverbanks for wildlife. Converse in your spacious sitting room complete with a large flat-screen TV, premium sound, cocktail table and wet bar. As a guest of our Luxury Suite, you will be treated to exclusive suite-levelCommodore Services and amenities, as well as River Butler service.

410 sq. ft.
Queen bed or two single beds
Full bathroom with shower
Sitting area with sofa
Private veranda
Interior access
Discovry and Frontier Decks
Commodore Services, including a River Butler

Fares quoted are in U.S. dollars, are per person and do not include air or land transportation. Port charges, government fees/taxes are additional and not included in the fare.

Prices are cruise-only, per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted). Taxes, port fees and gratuities are additional.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck 4 - Vista View Deck