Ameritage! Four Rivers of Wine & History

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Experience four rivers: Columbia, Snake, Willamette, Palouse
Guest wine expert joins you for the week
Wine and tours at Washington and Oregon wineries and tasting rooms
Hosted lunch in Walla Walla and at Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard
Discover Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Multnomah Falls, and Palouse Falls canyon
Tour Maryhill Museum and Winery
Stroll picturesque Cannon Beach and Victorian Astoria
Convenience of sailing roundtrip Portland, Oregon

Highlights

Experience four rivers: Columbia, Snake, Willamette, Palouse
Guest wine expert joins you for the week
Wine and tours at Washington and Oregon wineries and tasting rooms
Hosted lunch in Walla Walla and at Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard
Discover Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Multnomah Falls, and Palouse Falls canyon
Tour Maryhill Museum and Winery
Stroll picturesque Cannon Beach and Victorian Astoria
Convenience of sailing roundtrip Portland, Oregon
Capacity: 88, Types: Small Ship CruiseSingle cabins
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American beautyembrace the American West spirit and encompass the dramatic contrast of stark natural vistas and hand-of-man achievements. Cruising nearly 1,000 milesconveniently, roundtrip Portland, Oregonour inclusive voyage aboard an 88-guest replica coastal steamer bring the history and stories of these rivers to life. Historians, crew in period uniform, guest experts, exclusive onboard living history presentations, and included excursions ashore to museums, historic forts, and wineries carry you through time, sharing its varied past and showing how agriculture and engineering have shaped this vast region. Unveil natural wonders, historical landmarks, and amazing human endeavors.

Experience four rivers: Columbia, Snake, Willamette, Palouse
Guest wine expert joins you for the week
Wine and tours at Washington and Oregon wineries and tasting rooms
Hosted lunch in Walla Walla and at Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard
Discover Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Multnomah Falls, and Palouse Falls canyon
Tour Maryhill Museum and Winery
Stroll picturesque Cannon Beach and Victorian Astoria
Convenience of sailing roundtrip Portland, Oregon

There are no future departures for this trip at this stage.

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Day 1: Portland, Oregon Embarkation
Welcome to Portland! Arriving at the airport, our representatives will be there to greet you for your transfer to our hospitality area in downtown Portland. If time allows, explore the city before setting sail on your four rivers wine cruise. Champagne and hors doeuvres await you onboard before sitting down for a sumptuous dinner
Day 2: Hood River / Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Start your day with a stop at the towering Multnomah Falls, the tallest falls in Oregon, before making your way to two fabulous local wineries for a date with the winemakers. Enjoy a tasting at Hood Rivers beautifully rustic Springhouse Cellarsa working winery housed in a former turn-of-the-century fruit cannery and distillery. Head across the river and into the Gorge for a tour and tasting at unexpected AniChe Cellarsa boutique family winery making wines with an eye to European tradition combined with Washington terroir and style. Back on board, cruise upriver through the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. At 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep, this river canyon cuts the only sea level route through the Cascade Mountains.
Day 3: Walla Walla, Washington
Named one of the top ten wine regions in the world, this world-class wine country was shaped by its distinctive micro-climates, rich volcanic soil, and abundant river irrigation. Today youll swirl a glass and meet the owners at award-winning Bergevin Lane. And while the passion may be in the bottle, you can enjoy original artwork and a smooth pour at Dunham Cellars. Make your way to Foundry Art Gallery and tasting room for a wine and lunch soiree. Reboard the S.S. Legacy and join your Heritage Guides as we sail into the Snake River Canyon.
Day 4: Palouse Falls State Park
According to the Palouse tribal legend, four giant brothers pursued a mythic creature called "Big Beaver." Fighting gallantly, each time Big Beaver was speared, the canyon walls were gouged until he tore out a huge canyon, the river tumbled over a cliff, and the falls were born. Arriving at the falls, by way of bus along the Palouse River, notice the jagged canyon walls and the deep marks of Big Beaver's claws. This afternoonrelax like royaltytherell be an onboard tasting and presentation by your wine host.
Day 5: Richland / Washington Wine Country
Bound by the river, learn about the natural, scientific, and cultural history of Eastern Washington from a special guest speaker at the Hanford Interpretive Center. Then its off to enjoy the pride of the Red Mountain appellation with a tour, tasting, and lunch at the exquisite Terra Blanca Estate Winery and Vineyard. Explore another of the AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) distinctive wineries for a tour and tasting before stepping back on board and sailing downriver.
Day 6: The Dalles, Oregon
Wine and art have long been a feted blend, and thats precisely whats in store today. Sitting atop a bluff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, youll tour the Maryhill Museuma castle-like chateau with an eclectic collection of European paintings, Rodin sculptures, Native artifacts, and the Queen of Romanias personal effects. Along the museums adjacent slopes, taste award-winning varietals at Maryhill Winery and discover this scenic winery. In The Dalles, the Sunshine Mill Winery adds to the long, colorful history of a former wheat mill, and before setting sail towards the Pacific coast, youll stop in for a tour and taste of inspiration.
Day 7: Cannon Beach / Astoria
Today is the ultimate coastal experience. The tasting room at The Wine Shack presents your last opportunity for learning about Washington and Oregon wines with a tasting and presentation by the owner and winemaker. And only a stroll away, youll have a chance to sample craft, infused olive oils at the Oil and Vinegar Bar at Cannon Beach. Therell be plenty of time to take in the magic of the Pacific seacoast before returning to Victorian Astoria for some free time and a grand finale Captains Dinner!
Day 8: Portland, Oregon Disembark
Sated, your week of wineries and rivers exploration has come to an end. Enjoy breakfast with friends and say farewell to your crew before disembarking for your included transfer to the Portland airport.
Please Note:
Due to the nature of our explorations, itineraries are guidelines and will change in order to maximize wildlife and natural encounters. Variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur.
Wilderness Legacy
The ambience aboard the 88-guest Wilderness Legacy emulates the old-world charm of an early turn-of-the-century coastal steamer. Exquisitely appointed with period decor, the vessel's carved…

Wilderness Legacy

Length 192 feet
Built/renovated 1983/2013/2015
Max guests 88

The ambience aboard the 88-guest Wilderness Legacy emulates the old-world charm of an early turn-of-the-century coastal steamer. Exquisitely appointed with period decor, the vessel's carved wooden cabinetry, Grand Salon complete with a full bar and dance floor, Klondike Dining Room with wine bar, Pesky Barnacle Saloon, hot tub, sauna, fitness equipment, yoga classes, and massage suite are features accessible to all guests. 

Four decks are ready for guests' comfort and adventure. The bridge deck provides room for sunning, two hot tubs, and the open bridge, as well as the highest of the bow viewing areas wrapping around the front. The upper deck provides the middle bow viewing area. The lounge deck provides the luxurious indoor lounge and bar as well as the largest of the three bow viewing areas. Downstairs on the main deck guests enjoy gourmet meals in the elegant dining room.

The Lounge is large with plenty of room for spotting wildlife, sharing photos, and playing chess - all with a cocktail or soda from the bar.

The Dining Room features open seating at set times. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served plated at table. Unlimited beverages. alcoholic and non, are included in the price of the cruise. Vegetarian options are always available. Dietary restrictions are happily accommodated with advanced notice.

Onboard Features: Custom made sea dragon kayak launch platform; bow-mounted underwater camera; kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles; on-deck hot tub; fitness equipment and yoga mats; DVD and book library. Legacy has an elevator. This elevator does not reach the bridge deck. While this makes her a comfortable choice for guests with mobility concerns, guests must still be able to embark and disembark via gangway and climb one flight of stairs. Explorer cabin 309 features a short ramp over the lip to get into the cabin and grab bars in the bathroom, but it is not ADA accessible.

Staterooms
There are six stateroom categories aboard the Wilderness Legacy:  Master; Commander; Captain; Admiral; and Junior Commodore Suite, and Owner's Suite. Depending on the category, singles, doubles, triples, or quadruples can be accommodated.

Common to all staterooms are:  Flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station.

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