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American Encore cruising on the Columbia River., sailing from Portland, Oregon

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Cruises from Portland, Oregon

Portland is the starting point for river cruises on the Columbia and Snake rivers, following the route of Lewis and Clark.

Things to do in Portland, Oregon

  • Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah FallsWaterfalls and viewpoints half an hour east.
  • Powell's City of BooksA city block of new and used books downtown.
  • International Rose Test GardenThousands of roses in Washington Park, best from late May.
  • Portland Japanese GardenOne of the finest outside Japan, next to the rose garden.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: shoulder season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: shoulder season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: shoulder season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: low season

The Columbia and Snake river season runs from spring to autumn; the boats rest in midwinter.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferRiver boats moor in Portland or across the river in Vancouver, Washington, 15 to 25 minutes from Portland International by taxi or rideshare.

Rental cars: Available at the airport; useful for the Columbia River Gorge.

The airport for Portland, Oregon is Portland International (PDX), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.

Portland International (PDX) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Portland, Oregon

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American Encore cruising on the Columbia River.3.7 ★American Cruise LinesAmerican Encore2026 · 180 guestsAmerican Encore is the newest of American Cruise Lines' American Riverboats, a 180-guest ship that began sailing on the Columbia and Snake rivers in May 2026 and was christened…American Harmony at the Port of Kalama on the Columbia River, 20233.5 ★American Cruise LinesAmerican Harmony2019 · 180 guestsAmerican Harmony, delivered in 2019, is the second ship in American Cruise Lines' American Riverboat series and carries 180 guests. Compared with American Song it adds a deck of…The ship as Queen of the Mississippi on the Ohio River, July 20133.5 ★American Cruise LinesAmerican Pride2012 · 150 guestsAmerican Pride is a paddlewheeler built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding that entered service in 2012 on the Mississippi as Queen of the Mississippi. When that name passed to a newer…American Song on the Yazoo River at Vicksburg, Mississippi, December 20183.5 ★American Cruise LinesAmerican Song2018 · 180 guestsAmerican Song is a 180-guest riverboat that American Cruise Lines introduced in 2018 as the first of its modern American Riverboat series, built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in…The ship as Queen of the West on the Columbia River near Hood River, Oregon, 20063.3 ★American Cruise LinesAmerican West1995 · 2,115 GT · 110 guestsAmerican West is a sternwheel riverboat built in 1995 by Nichols Bros. Boat Builders in Freeland, Washington, as Queen of the West for the American West Steamboat Company, and is…

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Portland, Oregon?

On Cruises Frog, 5 ships sail from Portland, Oregon: American Encore (American Cruise Lines), American Harmony (American Cruise Lines), American Pride (American Cruise Lines), American Song (American Cruise Lines) and American West (American Cruise Lines).

Which cruise lines sail from Portland, Oregon?

American Cruise Lines sails from Portland, Oregon.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Portland, Oregon?

American Encore (American Cruise Lines), at 3.7 out of 5 in Cruises Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Portland, Oregon?

Portland International (PDX). Lounge Frog lists 4 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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