We enjoy river cruises as opposed to ocean cruises. We enjoy the silence of the river, and the history surrounding it. On this Lewis and Clark themed cruise along the Snake and Columbia Rivers in Washington and ...

Sail Date June 2019

finegael

2 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Short but a lot of fun

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

After our 2017 cruise on the Queen of the Mississippi, we wanted to experience another cruise on ACL. We piggybacked this cruise with a few days in the Willamette Valley, so the shorter cruise time was not an ...

Sail Date May 2018

Lewisinde

3 Reviews Written

11 Helpful Votes

Just OK, really a cruise for seniors

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

I am 62 years old and went with my 89 year-old mother who is still very mobile. Parts of the cruise were interesting and others not. First of all, let me tell you that the accommodations were very nice. ...

Sail Date July 2017

givemeabreakregarding

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Lewis and Clark, the Columbia and Snake Rivers

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

We chose this cruise for several reasons: 1. This was our 7th cruise with America Cruise Lines (ACL) so we knew we could expect the best of everything. As before, we were not disappointed. 2. ACL has ...

Sail Date August 2016

beverlyhiller

1 Review Written

11 Helpful Votes

The Columbia River Gorge is absolutely breathtaking!

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

I chose this cruise because I went with a group of 20 people. The Columbia River Gorge is beaufiful and in a part of the country not visited by my husband and me before. Other members of the group has previously ...

Sail Date September 2016

Sharon Strain

1 Review Written

Beautiful Scenery

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

I went on this cruise with my sister who is from FL. I am from Portland, OR so it was close to home for me to board the ship. While I was close to home, I had never been on the Columbia/Snake River. The scenery ...

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Sail Date August 2016

Lauretteellis@aol.com

1 Review Written

27 Helpful Votes

Much better than critics stated

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

This cruise was a pleasant surprise. The critics, we felt, were harsh and not very fair. Yes the rooms were small and it was pricey but there were many positives which outweighed the negatives. The food was ...

Sail Date October 2015

Perry Treadwell

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Following the Lewis and Clark Expedition down the Snake and Columbia Rivers

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

The highlight of the trip was the resource person, Todd Webber, who took the part of Mariwether Lewis telling the history of the expedition. Richland the try cities site of the Hanford Nuclear facility. Getting ...

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Sail Date May 2015

WillieW0218

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Insurance Overpriced

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

My wife and I took the Columbia/Snake River route from Portland to Clarkston. Staff very courteous and seemed anxious to please. Cabin person was new & couldn't seem to get the hang of fresh towels each day, but ...

Sail Date July 2015

lremly

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

The Great Northwest: Down the Snake and Columbia Rivers

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

I selected ACL's cruise down the Snake and Columbia Rivers for several reasons: I'm interested in the Lewis and Clark expedition, I wanted to see the landscape of the Inland Northwest, and my earlier cruise with ACL ...

Sail Date July 2014

sablatt

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Geriatric cruise with the friendliest staff

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

My family of six (88, 61, 59, 29, 25, & 18 years old) took the two Owner's cabins, which each can hold three people and are located on the top deck, next to the captain's cabin. The captain was always at the helm or ...

Sail Date August 2014

crawshaw04

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Columbia River Cruise Portland, OR to Clarkston, WA

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

This cruise exceeded all our expectations. The only negative is that the cabins were much smaller than advertised though still ample. The balconies were small and not private being shared with two other cabins. ...

Sail Date July 2014

Alamedacruiser

2 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Portland, OR. to Clarkson, WA.

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

The Queen of the West docked at the Red Lion Hotel at Jantzen Beach in Portland. Boarding was easy with our bags picked up from our room in the hotel. We boarded about 10:30 am and joined our new shipmates in the ...

Sail Date May 2014

bobazwi

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Queen of the Worst

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

It rained the first 3 days of the trip which was not the fault of ACL.This meant we could not go to Astoria. They didn't seam to know what to do and we traveled about 35 miles in 3 days. The cabins on this boat are ...

Sail Date September 2013

GmaLS

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

American Cruise Lines Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

Cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers, from Clarkston, WA to Portland, OR, on the Queen of the West, our fifth trip with American Cruise Lines (ACL), was fascinating. The scenery was often breath-taking, especially ...

Sail Date August 2013

Hydrokitty

4 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Trip was great.....dining room needs training

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

DH and I had looked forward to the "Lewis & Clark" cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers for a long time. The ship was clean and comfortable; the ports were fantastic, although for what they charged they could ...

Sail Date August 2013

fuzzyflorida

1 Review Written

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

Complete itinerary not given until we boarded boat. Queen of the West is an older ship, but was to have been re-done in 2011. The public areas are nice, rooms are exceptionally small - had one piece of furniture ...

Sail Date July 2013

wm80108

1 Review Written

Columbia Snake River

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

Thoughts of a vacation and, more specifically, a cruise came into our minds. Decision making, planning, all must be done. When that is accomplished, all-encompassing thoughts of anticipation become overwhelming. We ...

Sail Date August 2012

anglerted

7 Reviews Written

6 Helpful Votes

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

A grand old lady refurbished several times but in great shape. If you are looking for music, dancing and lavish entertainment, you are on the wrong cruise. We embarked from Clarkston, WA for a very interesting ...

Sail Date August 2012

Elegant Trogon

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Disappointing in many ways

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

The Queen of the West looks tired. Our Veranda stateroom was small & cramped, and the door to the veranda was not all glass so the view we expected wasn't there. There were fumes so we didn't use the balcony much. ...

Sail Date June 2012

loverofrivers

4 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Cruising the Scenic Columbia River

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

After taking Amtrak from Memphis to Spokane, I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn at the airport. ACL had a special rate which included the transfer to Clarkston, WA to board the Queen of the West. The drive to the ...

Sail Date May 2012

PennyAgain

1 Review Written

Went for the rivers, the history & the boat experience

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

When folks ask us why we booked American Cruise Lines Queen of the West, we reply that we did it to have the experience of traveling on the Snake and Columbia Rivers from Clarkston Washington to Portland Oregon. We ...

Sail Date April 2012

diplomats

7 Reviews Written

47 Helpful Votes

A Week on the Columbia and Snake Rivers

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

First a disclaimer, we are devoted to the Delta Queen and compare any river cruise to our wonderful experiences sailing on her. The Queen of the West resembles a paddlewheel steamer but it's an illusion. She is ...

Sail Date April 2012

philcoopp

1 Review Written

Columbia and Snake River Trip Meets Expectations

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

My wife and I had a great time on the seven-night ACL cruise from Portland to Astoria, OR and then back up the Columbia and Snake Rivers to Clarkston, WA. We both love history, scenery, and small ship cruising, so ...

Sail Date September 2011

gordon4109

2 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Small Ship Cruising in the Pacific Northwest.

Queen of the West

U.S.A.

Last month I had the pleasure to experience a cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest aboard American Cruise Lines "Queen of the West". The itinerary included ports of call on both the ...

Sail Date October 2011