Astoria Excursions

Astoria is a fun place to get out and explore. If you like towns with Victorian buildings featuring Queen Anne details, artsy towns that have a definate personality, towns with good brew pubs, towns that are situated in beautiful settings, and towns with a history that stretch back over 200 years, Astoria will fit your bill.

Your ship will dock at Astoria's Pier 1, which is located just west of the downtown area. If there's more than one ship making port, the second ship to arrive will anchor offshore, and passengers will have to tender into the town. All tours and excursions begin at the Pier 1 parking lot.

Arrivals and departures of cruise ships are marked by local celebrations, as local bands play on the cruise pier as each ship docks, and throughout the day in port. The locals also erect tents at the pier, and host the festive "Never on a Sunday Market" open-air market with up to 40 arts, crafts and jewelry booths manned by the artisans and craftsmen themselves.

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Biking Tour

Fort Stevens Biking
3 hours


This 6-mile biking tour of Fort Stevens State Park features some of the Park's most interesting attractions, including the Russell Battery, the lighthouse, great ocean views and the wreck of Peter Iredale.

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City Tours

Scenic Astoria
4 hours

Explore some of the points of interest that make the Astoria area one of the most beautiful places in Oregon. You'll visit the Astoria Column, Fort Stevens and Lewis & Clark's encampment, Fort Clatsop.

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Shot in Astoria
3½ hours

Visit the film locations that have put Astoria on the film makers' maps. You'll see the "Goonies" house, the marina from "Free Willy," the boyhood home of Clark Gable, and much more. A fun day in Astoria.

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Haunted Astoria/ Haunted Astoria Ghost Walk
1¾ hours

Learn about some of the ghostly apparitions that have found their ways to Astoria. You'll take a 1½ mile walk through the town to visit some of its haunted buildings, and learn about the ghosts therein.

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Food & Drink Tours

Flavel House Tea & Scones
1½ to 2 hours

Explore the Flavel House, an elegant Victorian mansion with exquisite woodwork and architectural details. Then make your way to the parlor, where you'll be served tea accompanied by delicious scones.

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Astoria Ale Trail
3 hours

Some mighty fine brewing takes place in Oregon. This tour will take you to Fort George Brewery, Rogue's Ales and the Wet Dog to sample the artisanal stouts, ales, pilsners, wheats and fruit beers.

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Wine & Seafood Tastings at the Cellar on the 10th & Mise en Place/ Seafood & Wine Tastings/ Seafood and Wine
3 hours

It's time for fun with food and wine. Begin with a tasting of world-class wines at The Cellar on 10th, then enjoy a cooking demonstration and tasting of Northwestern seafood.

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Cultural/Historic Tours

Historic Astoria & Fort Clatsop
4 hours

Learn about the maritime history of Astoria as you visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Then you'll take in the Astoria Column and Fort Clatsop, the site of Lewis & Clark's 1805/06 encampment.

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Fort Stevens - Behind the Scenes
3 hours

Built by the Union Army in 1863 to protect the mouth of the Columbia River, Fort Stevens today is a 3,700 acre park. You'll learn about the history of the Fort and see the ramparts where history was made.

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Columbia Maritime Museum & Vistas
3 hours

The past comes alive at the Columbia Maritime Museum. You'll learn about the history of seafaring men who risked their lives at The Bar. Then visit the Astoria Column, which features great views of Astoria.

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Hiking Tour

Fort to Sea Hike
3½ hours

Take in the beauty of Oregon on this 4-mile hike. From Fort Clatsop you'll head up a gentle slope to Clatsop Ridge. After enjoying the view, you'll head into the woods and make your way to the sea.

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Shopping Tours

Seaside & Cannon Beach
4 hours

The quaint towns of Seaside and Cannon Beach will enchant you as you make the rounds of their streets, shops and restaurants. And the scenery along the way can be pretty spectacular, too.

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Seaside Sights & Sounds
4 hours

Your adventure begins with a visit to the Seaside Aquarium, after which you'll have free time to explore the shops of quaint Seaside. Then you'll meet for a wine tasting at McKeown's Restaurant & Bar.

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Scenic Tours

Mount St. Helens
7 to 7½ hours

Spend an unforgettable day as you drive up the Columbia River to see Mount St. Helens. You'll see the steaming lava dome and learn how the plants and animals have adapted to the 1980 eruption.

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Oregon's Scenic Coastal Highlights/ Ultimate Oregon Adventure/ Ultimate Oregon Coast/ Ultimate Coast
6 to 6¼ hours

Get out and explore Northwest Oregon! You'll visit the Tillamook Air Museum, the Tillamook Cheese Factory and the Nehalem Bay winery.

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Lighthouse Tour
4 hours

Explore the rugged coast of Oregon and visit two lighthouses of the Columbia. You'll take in the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse and the North Head Lighthouse; both feature great views of the coast.

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Kite & Cranberry
4½ hours

This eclectic tour begins with a trip to Washington to visit the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. Next up is a visit to the World Kite Museum. Your tour finishes up with a stop at the Cranberry Museum.

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Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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