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Discover the beauty of the heart of the Gorge just as Lewis & Clark did in 1805. View the site where they camped and portaged Cascade Rapids from the middle of the Columbia. Paddle back in time as the Captain narrates the history and legends of the area.
Gorgeous Sightseeing Cruises (1 or 2 hour cruises)
My Chauffeur will take you to the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge in Cascade Locks and make it a 3/4 or full-day event! Enjoy an authentic riverboat experience through the scenic Columbia River Gorge aboard this classic paddle wheel style boat. Available May-October.
Take a break yourself or invite friends, relatives visiting town, coworkers, or clients to unwind and relax with you in style. Enjoy two distinct types of tour-- starting on land and finishing (or starting) the trip by Sternwheeler. Upon arrival, board the Sternwheeler to spend one or two hours cruising the "Historic Columbia River Scenic Waterway".
Experience the history of the Columbia River Gorge and learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Glide past such natural and historic landmarks as the Bridge of the Gods, Bonneville Locks and Dam, and many others...Watch Native American tribes fish from their legendary platforms as they have for centuries.
The Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge is an authentic triple-deck paddle wheeler, a replica of boats that cruised the waters in the Columbia River in the late 1800s. Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day etc., Choose Your Adventure
Max. 47 persons. Our concierge is available to help plan your tour.
Grant's Getaways in Cascade Locks (Grant takes you around the Marine Park & the Sternwheeler)
Gorgeous Sightseeing Cruises (1 or 2 hour cruises)
My Chauffeur will take you to the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge in Cascade Locks and make it a 3/4 or full-day event! Enjoy an authentic riverboat experience through the scenic Columbia River Gorge aboard this classic paddle wheel style boat. Available May-October.
Take a break yourself or invite friends, relatives visiting town, coworkers, or clients to unwind and relax with you in style. Enjoy two distinct types of tour-- starting on land and finishing (or starting) the trip by Sternwheeler. Upon arrival, board the Sternwheeler to spend one or two hours cruising the "Historic Columbia River Scenic Waterway".
Experience the history of the Columbia River Gorge and learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Glide past such natural and historic landmarks as the Bridge of the Gods, Bonneville Locks and Dam, and many others...Watch Native American tribes fish from their legendary platforms as they have for centuries.
The Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge is an authentic triple-deck paddle wheeler, a replica of boats that cruised the waters in the Columbia River in the late 1800s. Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day etc., Choose Your Adventure
Max. 47 persons. Our concierge is available to help plan your tour.
Grant's Getaways in Cascade Locks (Grant takes you around the Marine Park & the Sternwheeler)
'Gorge'ous Sightseeing Cruise & our Standard Columbia R. Gorge Tour Itinerary:
May-Oct.-Daily (except Wednesdays)
Departures out of Portland:
Times: Daily: Varied
One Hour Cruise
East or West Loop**
11:00am-12:00pm East*
12:15pm-1:15pm West*
1:30pm-2:30pm East
2:45pm-3:45pm West
*Not on Sundays—see below
One Hour Cruise -
Adults/Seniors $25 (+ $4 landing fee)
Children 1-12 $15
Two Hour Loop
East & West Loop**
11:00am-1:15pm*
12:15pm-2:30pm*
1:30pm-3:45pm
*Not on Sundays—see below
Two Hour Cruise -
Adults/Seniors $30 (+ $4 landing fee) = $34 per/adult for a non-refundable ticket or $36 for a refundable ticket.
Children 1-12 $20
May-Oct Sundays
Boarding 9:30am
Cruising 10:00am-12:00pm (in conjunction with Brunch Cruise)
Adults $28
Seniors(60+) $28
Children(4-12) $18
Snacks and beverages from their full service bar are available for purchase on board.
** One Hour West River Loop
Bridge of the Gods
Bonneville Dam
Native American Fishing Platforms
One Hour East River Loop
Wind Mountain
Wind Surfers/Kite Boarders
Skamania Lodge & Interpretive Center
They cannot guarantee indoor seating on sightseeing cruises; outside food and beverages are not permitted on any Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler cruise.
Terms/Conditions apply to all cruise options. Safe to say, the only hard part of this half-day River adventure is that it eventually has to end.
Pricing should be confirmed. Prices do not include taxes, landing fee ($4 pp), and any other applicable charges. Pre-payment to My Chauffeur is required in addition to the regular deposit and is refundable. To be guaranteed a seat on the boat, pre-payment is required (unless there is an 'act of god', illness, accident etc., your purchase is non-refundable, unless you pay $2 per ticket additional, which makes it refundable). When you book your tour with My Chauffeur, please let us know if you would like to pre-pay your cruise or not and if you want a refundable or non-refundable ticket.*
*In summer, cruises often sell out, and we typically pre-pay. If you do not want to pre-pay, please notify us. In the off-season, cruises usually do not sell out, and we typically DO NOT pre-pay. If you would like to pre-pay in the off-season, please notify us. If you choose not to pre-pay, you may call the Sternwheeler at 503-224-3900 to check on availability status as your tour date gets closer.
Premium Services: Celebration Package ($25) & Romance Package ($50) are additional cost. Premium services such as guaranteed window seat ($30), shrimp cocktail ($10) or photo ($10) are additional cost. Please notify My Chauffeur of any premium services and/or desire for pre-payment at tour booking.
Tour Length Options:
4 hour tour - Your group would have time for the 1 hour Columbia River Gorge sightseeing cruise in addition to our very abbreviated Columbia R. Gorge tour (2-3 stops). Tour cost is our standard 4 hour tour cost + cruise costs (see below).
6 hour tour (1 or 2 hour cruise) - Your group would have time for the 1 or 2 hour Columbia River Gorge sightseeing cruise in addition to our abbreviated Columbia R. Gorge tour (4-5 stops). Tour cost is our standard 6 hour tour cost + cruise costs (see below).
8 hour tour (1 hour cruise) - Include Bonneville Dam or restaurant stop or hikes or extended hike and our regular length tour (7-9 stops) for our 8 hour full-day tour option. Tour cost is our standard 8 hour tour cost + cruise costs (see below).
8 hour tour (2 hour cruise) - Your group would have time for the 2 hour Columbia River Gorge sightseeing cruise in addition to our standard Columbia R. Gorge tour (8-9 stops). Tour cost is our standard 8 hour tour cost + cruise costs (see below).
May-Oct.-Daily (except Wednesdays)
Departures out of Portland:
Times: Daily: Varied
One Hour Cruise
East or West Loop**
11:00am-12:00pm East*
12:15pm-1:15pm West*
1:30pm-2:30pm East
2:45pm-3:45pm West
*Not on Sundays—see below
One Hour Cruise -
Adults/Seniors $25 (+ $4 landing fee)
Children 1-12 $15
Two Hour Loop
East & West Loop**
11:00am-1:15pm*
12:15pm-2:30pm*
1:30pm-3:45pm
*Not on Sundays—see below
Two Hour Cruise -
Adults/Seniors $30 (+ $4 landing fee) = $34 per/adult for a non-refundable ticket or $36 for a refundable ticket.
Children 1-12 $20
May-Oct Sundays
Boarding 9:30am
Cruising 10:00am-12:00pm (in conjunction with Brunch Cruise)
Adults $28
Seniors(60+) $28
Children(4-12) $18
Snacks and beverages from their full service bar are available for purchase on board.
** One Hour West River Loop
Bridge of the Gods
Bonneville Dam
Native American Fishing Platforms
One Hour East River Loop
Wind Mountain
Wind Surfers/Kite Boarders
Skamania Lodge & Interpretive Center
They cannot guarantee indoor seating on sightseeing cruises; outside food and beverages are not permitted on any Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler cruise.
Terms/Conditions apply to all cruise options. Safe to say, the only hard part of this half-day River adventure is that it eventually has to end.
Pricing should be confirmed. Prices do not include taxes, landing fee ($4 pp), and any other applicable charges. Pre-payment to My Chauffeur is required in addition to the regular deposit and is refundable. To be guaranteed a seat on the boat, pre-payment is required (unless there is an 'act of god', illness, accident etc., your purchase is non-refundable, unless you pay $2 per ticket additional, which makes it refundable). When you book your tour with My Chauffeur, please let us know if you would like to pre-pay your cruise or not and if you want a refundable or non-refundable ticket.*
*In summer, cruises often sell out, and we typically pre-pay. If you do not want to pre-pay, please notify us. In the off-season, cruises usually do not sell out, and we typically DO NOT pre-pay. If you would like to pre-pay in the off-season, please notify us. If you choose not to pre-pay, you may call the Sternwheeler at 503-224-3900 to check on availability status as your tour date gets closer.
Premium Services: Celebration Package ($25) & Romance Package ($50) are additional cost. Premium services such as guaranteed window seat ($30), shrimp cocktail ($10) or photo ($10) are additional cost. Please notify My Chauffeur of any premium services and/or desire for pre-payment at tour booking.
Tour Length Options:
4 hour tour - Your group would have time for the 1 hour Columbia River Gorge sightseeing cruise in addition to our very abbreviated Columbia R. Gorge tour (2-3 stops). Tour cost is our standard 4 hour tour cost + cruise costs (see below).
6 hour tour (1 or 2 hour cruise) - Your group would have time for the 1 or 2 hour Columbia River Gorge sightseeing cruise in addition to our abbreviated Columbia R. Gorge tour (4-5 stops). Tour cost is our standard 6 hour tour cost + cruise costs (see below).
8 hour tour (1 hour cruise) - Include Bonneville Dam or restaurant stop or hikes or extended hike and our regular length tour (7-9 stops) for our 8 hour full-day tour option. Tour cost is our standard 8 hour tour cost + cruise costs (see below).
8 hour tour (2 hour cruise) - Your group would have time for the 2 hour Columbia River Gorge sightseeing cruise in addition to our standard Columbia R. Gorge tour (8-9 stops). Tour cost is our standard 8 hour tour cost + cruise costs (see below).