New River Cruise Blends Wine and History
Portland, Ore.
Photo at right: The S.S. Legacy offers Northwest travelers a unique opportunity to explore historical sites and enjoy a burgeoning wine region. Photo by Jocelyn Pride
Seattle-based Un-Cruise Adventures has announced that its 88-guest S.S. Legacy ship will sail a new wine-centric itinerary on four departures along the Columbia and Snake Rivers in 2015.
The weeklong Ameritage! Four Rivers of Wine & History itinerary will be offered Aug. 15, 22, 29 and Sept. 5 of 2015. The inclusive cruise will depart roundtrip from Portland, Ore., and will feature four rivers – the Columbia, Snake, Willamette and Palouse – and will highlight burgeoning wine regions in Oregon and Washington.
Wineries may include Springhouse Cellars, Maryhill Winery, AniChe Cellars, Bergevin Lane, Dunham Cellars, Terra Blanca, Sunshine Mill Winery and others. A visit to the Wine Shack in Cannon Beach, Ore., includes tastings of Washington and Oregon wines. The Oil & Vinegar Bar nearby presents tastings of infused olive oil.
“The diversity of experience found in the Columbia River region is phenomenal – waterfalls, Lewis and Clark history, monuments and museums, rainforest and wheat fields, locks and dams, but also world-class appellations and wineries,” said Captain Dan Blanchard, CEO of Un-Cruise Adventures. “This new itinerary dedicates more time ashore to visiting these wineries and enjoying expert wine and food pairings aboard the S.S. Legacy.”
Highlights of the cruise include sightseeing in the Columbia River Gorge and visits to Hood River, Walla Walla, Astoria and Cannon Beach. Excursions include towering Multnomah Falls, eclectic Maryhill Museum, Hanford Interpretive Center and Whitman Mission. A skiff ride travels into a scenic canyon to Palouse Falls.
To learn more about Un-Cruise adventures, go to: www.un-cruise.com
