Off the Pacific Ocean, vessels travel 14.5 miles from the Columbia River buoy to the Port of Astoria. Under pilotage from the Columbia River Bar Pilots, access to, and egress from the port’s Pier 1 is assured. 

While pushing through the powerful currents of the Columbia River Bar, cruise passengers are treated to unparalleled views of :

• The Lower Columbia River and estuary
• Mount St. Helens, a recently active volcano
• Saddle Mountain
• The hills of the neighboring state of Washington, and
• The Long Beach Peninsula.

The Port of Astoria’s Pier 1 serves as a cruise ship terminal.  Specifications are:

• Modern Concrete Dock Accommodates Vessels up to 1,100 ft.
• 40 ft Depth, 16 ft Pier Height
• Yokohama Fender System
• Modern Pier Facilities (800 ppsf load capacity)
• 3 Acres of Additional Upland Staging Area
• Fully Paved, Lighted, Utilities, Phone
• Gangway: 5 ft. wide x 76 ft. long or 4 ft. wide x 50 ft. long
• Courtesy Phones for Crew