National Geographic Sea Lion
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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5 Night Columbia and Snake Rivers Food Wine and History Cruise from Portland

Ship: National Geographic Sea Lion
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed: Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 from Portland, United States
Ended: Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 departure of the National Geographic Sea Lion. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Thursday - Apr 3, 2025
Portland, United States
Portland, United States
Arrive in the early afternoon in Portland, located in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. Embark in early evening and enjoy wine and champagne as the ship sails under eight of Portland's 12 eclectic bridges along the Willamette River.
Day 2 - Friday - Apr 4, 2025
Bonneville, United States
Bonneville, United States
Hood River, United States
The Dalles, United States
Immerse yourself in natural and man-made marvels as you explore the scenic Columbia and pass through Bonneville Lock and Dam. Take a steaming cup of coffee to the bow where your naturalists offer honest perspectives on the controversial history of dams along the river. In the afternoon, make a stop at neck-craning Multnomah Falls before an optional hike of iconic Beacon Rock, a basalt column towering 848 feet above the Columbia River, or a visit to the Bonneville Fish Hatchery. Later, enjoy a private event with Syncline Winery at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center. Savor canapes and Syncline's distinctive wines as you take in 15,000 years of cultural history, including indigenous art and a massive working steam engine.
Day 3 - Saturday - Apr 5, 2025
Cruising the Columbia River Gorge, United States
Today, spend the day cruising through some of the most scenic and geologically interesting stretches of the Columbia River and the Columbia Plateau. Your geologists provide fascinating insight on the glacial floods that sculpted the landscape 13,000 years ago, as your food and wine expert illustrates the expression of such unique terrain through its tastes and tannins.
Day 4 - Sunday - Apr 6, 2025
Burbank, United States
Burbank, United States
Bus Travel
Walla Walla, United States
Bus Travel
Burbank, United States
Drive through some of the most fertile agricultural areas in the nation, with bright, rolling green and purple fields of sprouting wheat, asparagus, and famous Walla Walla sweet onions. In the morning, discover the thriving art scene on a guided tour, or choose to visit the Whitman Mission, a standout National Historic Site, where friction between Native Americans and white missionaries erupted into an event that continues to reverberate in American culture. After lunch at a local winery, explore charming downtown Walla Walla at your leisure, perusing local galleries, sampling sweets at the country's #1 candy store, or popping into cozy tasting rooms.
Day 5 - Monday - Apr 7, 2025
Cruising the Palouse River, United States
The still water of the Palouse River is the perfect mirror for the surrounding basalt cliffs as you set off on Zodiac and kayak adventures. Later, visit Palouse Falls, where waters plunge 200 feet into a churning pool. These falls and the surrounding canyon with its towering cliffs, cavernous holes in the earth, and winding water routes are part of geologically unique channeled scablands created by ancient floods. Before a special final dinner, raise your glasses to an unforgettable adventure through the food, wine, and history of the Pacific Northwest.
Day 6 - Tuesday - Apr 8, 2025
Clarkston, United States
Clarkston, United States
Arrive in Clarkston this morning and enjoy breakfast onboard before transferring to the airport for connecting flights home. Choose to fly from nearby Lewiston, Idaho, or from Spokane, Washington, two hours away.
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