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Columbia River Tour & Trip Reviews

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Corvette Guy

Sep 2022

Beautiful Way To See America

This is the second time we cruised the Columbia/Snake Rivers with American Cruise Lines. We took this trip on ACL Song in Oct. 2021. That time the fall leaves were...

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James Bond

Sep 2022

Authentic Paddlewheel Cruising

We loved the Columbia/Snake river itinerary. It was beautiful on this 4th of July cruise with this authentic America West Paddlewheel ship all decked out in her fla...

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TH

Aug 2022

Beautiful Columbia River

This was our second cruise on the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington with ACL. The views and locks are spectacular and the pace is very relaxing. Each to...

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Lynn

Jul 2022

Great Cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers

From the first day, there was so much to do. We loved our port specialist, David and his lectures about where we were visiting and the information we learned about t...

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Frances

Aug 2015

One of the best vacations that I have taken

I took my first cruise on American Cruise Lines was August 2014. I took the Columbia/Snake River cruise. It was on the Queen of the West. It was one of the best vaca...

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Beware of False Published Itinerary

Feb 2022

Best Part of Trip was Cancelled

signed up to travel the Columbia-Snake River to visit Hell's Canyon. That part of the trip was cancelled by Nat Geo without notifying the passengers. Instead we vi...

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Susan

Jul 2017

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The Willamette valley ride was a perfect blend of beautiful scenery, great road maps and excellent Pinot Noir

My friend and I signed up for the self guided tour in Oregon. The Willamette valley ride was a perfect blend of beautiful scenery, great road maps and excellent Pino...

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Marc

Jul 2017

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Lifecycle did a great job arranging our trip

Lifecycle did a great job arranging our trip. Adam was particularly delightful in making it a wonderful experience. I will mention that the drivers in Oregon were pa...

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Christopher

Sep 2016

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At first I was quite sceptical about such a tour, but it was absolutely SUPERB!

My wife and I and our close friends met in Oregon to take a fully guided, week-long tour of the Wine Country (Willamette Valley, Hood River, etc) with LifeCycle. Tri...

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Roy

Nov 2015

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my wife and I had a fantastic time riding through the wine country of the Willamette Valley, around Mt. Hood

This was our first time in Oregon, and my wife and I had a fantastic time riding through the wine country of the Willamette Valley, around Mt. Hood, and back along t...

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Tony

Oct 2015

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Amazing and wonderful cycling tour in Oregon

Amazing and wonderful cycling tour in Oregon with Lifecycle Adventures. Our guide, Josh, made our trip rating excellent with his very personal attention to our desir...

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Marjorie

Aug 2016

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The Oregon bike trip was one of the best trips

The Oregon bike trip was one of the best trips of my life and I can hardly wait to go on another one with you all! Thanks for the fantastic vacation! 5+ stars to you...

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What to Look For in Columbia River Reviews

Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.

Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.

When reading Columbia River Cruise reviews, it’s important to remember that not all river cruises around the world are the same. If you’re used to European river cruises for example, you may be surprised at the casual tone on board a river cruise in the United States.

Of course casual doesn’t mean to imply a lower standard of service - however if a traveler had certain expectations from previous river cruising experience, this may lead to a bad review. If you are looking for comfort and ease, without the stiffness that can sometimes come with a river cruise in Europe, then you won’t be disappointed.

Additionally, Columbia River cruises are very much about enjoying the outdoors. Port excursions involve hikes and walks, taking in the nature and spectacular views over the river. Nothing is terribly strenuous, but you should be prepared for mainly nature and wildlife themed excursions.

It’s also important to note that most Columbia River cruises focus heavily on the journey of Lewis & Clark. Their presence is felt throughout the tourist attractions of the Pacific Northwest - so don’t be surprised if you hear about them every day along your cruise!  

If you want a professional take on cruising the Columbia River, see the Travelstride Columbia River Guide »