Join the Blue Dashers group cruising the Snake River in October 2025
The cruise starts in Portland, and ends in Clarkston, which is 2-hour drive from Spokane. The airfare will be separate. You may book it yourself or with my assistance.
Beginning October 16, you will arrive in Portland, and stay in the Embassy Suites Hotel. October 17, you will board American Jazz, the Riverboat. The cruise will be along the Snake River for 8 nights and 9 days.
Included in your fare:
- Pre-Cruise stay at Embassy Suites, Portland
- First class attentive and personalized service
- Locally sourced and regionally inspired cuisine, prepared by Master Chefs (dietary needs will be handled with precision and care)
- Evening cocktail hours with hors d'oevres and complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner.
- Featured shore excursions, with additional options for additional fees
- Musicians, historians, and naturalists to entertain and inform you
- American Cruise Line has the largest staterooms of any cruise line.
- Sliding glass doors lead to spacious private balconies
Please see the brochure describing the cruise between Portland and Clarkston. It also includes details regarding the cruise ship American Jazz.
Please reach out with any questions: 832-713-8576
Included in your cruise fare is a pre-cruise night at The Embassy Suites, Portland, OR. Additional nights can be booked if you'd like to see more of Portland before embarking on your river journey.
For your review, here is a sample single cabin quote with all the terms and conditions.
For your review, here is a quote for double occupancy balcony stateroom including all the terms and conditions.
Arrive in Portland, and enjoy a complimentary transfer to the Embassy Suites. Your evening before departure is included in your fare.
Feel free to arrive a day or more early to explore Portland. Pre-cruise packages are available.
Complimentary excursions include a guided exploration Shuttle making stops at the Heritage Museum, the Flavel House Museum, and Downtown Astoria for shopping and strolling.
One of the complimentary excursions is the Port of Kalama Interpretive Center- this new facility celebrates the unique history of this transportation and commercial hub.
More Complimentary excursions are available.
Complimentary excursions include a journey to Multnomah Falls, the second tallest waterfall in the U.S.
Exciting premium excursions are available.
Complimentary excursions include The Sacajawea Park Interpretive Center. Other excursions are offered both complimentary or for a little extra.
Complimentary Excursions here include a visit to the Lewis and Clark Discovery Center. It is located in Hell's Gate State Park and features indoor and outdoor displays. Additional excursions to Hell's Canyon are available for an extra fee.
This cruise is already offered at a $600 per stateroom discount. If a group of 5 staterooms is booked, each stateroom will receive an ADDITIONAL $600 discount.
There is an opportunity for a private cocktail party for just the group members.
Pre and Post cruise stays can be arranged with American Cruise Line, or I can assist you with those arrangements. Airfare can be booked for $495 Round-trip on Delta, American, and United on upgradable Economy class fares.
Alternate cruise will be departing on American Harmony on Oct 24, 2025 same route.
Start your journey with a $500 per person deposit. If you are travelling as a couple, that's $1000. Then you'll make final payment 90 days before your departure (around July 15, 2025). We can work together to make payment arrangements.
The adventure starts with a flight to Portland and a Included stay at the Embassy Suites. Post Cruise, you can fly out of Lewiston-Nez Perce (Clarkston). Or you can get a transfer for $120 to Spokane and depart from there.
But first, you have to make that deposit and save your deluxe balcony or single stateroom.
This is very popular cruise route and is booking quickly.
- Inaugurated 2018-2023
- Contemporary styling throughout
- Multi-story glass atrium in center of the ship
- Skywalk included on select ships (American Serenade, American Symphony, and American Melody)
- Signature Sky Lounge with panoramic views
- Expanded suites – the largest among our fleet
- Private balconies on all staterooms
- Sun deck
- Outdoor café dining option
- Indoor fitness center