About the Journey 

Immerse yourself in the history, harvests, and landscapes of the Pacific Northwest as you cruise from Portland, Oregon, to Clarkston, Washington, with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. Witness the region’s geological wonders—from Beacon Rock to Multnomah and Palouse Falls—and savor its culinary splendors and world-class wines, with nightly tastings of the region’s best wines personally selected by Food & Wine Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle. 

The nimble, intimately scaled National Geographic Sea Bird offers an unmatched vantage for taking in the rolling valleys and soaring canyons of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, with opportunities to actively explore on hikes and aboard kayaks and Zodiacs. Visit scenic Cape Disappointment where Lewis and Clark first saw the Pacific Ocean; explore art galleries, sweets shops and tasting rooms in delightful downtown Walla Walla; witness the spectacular 125-mile Hells Canyon by jet boat; and gain exclusive access, including a private reception at the Columbia Gorge Museum and private tastings with local winemakers. 

Illuminating all you see and savor are a top team of naturalists—including experts on history, geology, and wine—and a discussion on the Indigenous Pacific Northwest in American literature by Princeton Professor of English Sarah Rivett. On your last evening together, hear from a Nez Perce storyteller and toast to your adventure with a tasting led by a local winemaker. 

Accommodation 

National Geographic Sea Bird 

National Geographic Sea Bird accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. Her inviting public spaces foster a sense of shipboard life where everyone is integral to the adventure, engendering a rewarding sense of community. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships. Public spaces include a library; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slideshows, and presentations; observation deck; and a partially covered sun deck with chairs and tables. The “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet the officers and captain and learn about navigation. Meals are served in the dining room at a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menus feature sustainable choices, local where possible. 

Reservations 

Please view the terms and conditions in the trip flyer and on the Princeton Journeys website, then register online or contact the Princeton Journeys team at journeys@princeton.edu / 609.258.8686 with questions.