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Portland, Oregon (Vancouver, Washington

A suburb of Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington, has taken on a distinctive identity of its own. Located in an ideal spot among Mount St. Helens, the Columbia River Gorge and the Pacific Coast, Vancouver boasts a newly renovated waterfront and an abundance of activities, scenic landscapes and historic attractions for all to enjoy.

HIGHLIGHTS

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NARRATED JOURNEY THROUGH THE “CITY OF ROSES”

Explore Portland, Oregon on this narrated journey through the “City of Roses”. Enjoy the scenic views of the city, lined with expansive decorative murals and flowers.

INTERNATIONAL ROSE TEST GARDENS

Portland is famous for its artistic culture which can be seen around each corner. At the International Rose Test Gardens, see the collection of over 10,000 roses in all shapes, sizes, and colors. In the warmer months, over ten thousand blooms create a colorful frame for a panoramic view of Portland. Please note floral displays are seasonal.

ENJOY A SCRUMPTIOUS TREAT FROM VOODOO DOUGHNUTS

After our filled day, enjoy a delicious doughnut from the famous Voodoo Doughnuts located in Portland!

BOAT EMBARKATION OR DIRECT TRANSFER

If your voyage begins in Vancouver, Washington, your journey through the city will conclude at the dock of the vessel. If you will be disembarking in Vancouver, your excursion will conclude at the post-cruise hotel, or airport. Please see your Reservation Form for details.

HALF-DAY $79

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. RESERVE TODAY!

Portland Premium Experience MOUNT ST. HELENS INCLUDING A PORTLAND CITY TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS

NARRATED JOURNEY THROUGH THE “CITY OF ROSES”

Explore Portland, Oregon on this narrated journey through the “City of Roses”. Enjoy the scenic views of the city, lined with expansive decorative murals and flowers.

INTERNATIONAL ROSE TEST GARDENS

At the International Rose Test Gardens, see the collection of over 10,000 roses in all shapes, sizes, and colors. In the warmer months, over ten thousand blooms create a colorful frame for a panoramic view of Portland. Please note floral displays are seasonal.

CLIMB IN ELEVATION TO MOUNT ST. HELENS

As we climb in elevation, watch as the lush green slowly fades into the “Blast Zone,” where the forest is gradually rebuilding from the devastation caused by this powerful eruption. View the mountain from several different angles and perspectives with carefully chosen stops along the way.

VIEW VOLCANIC VANTAGE POINTS

Then we continue up the mountain to Coldwater Lake, a glacier-fed lake created when mud flows from the eruption made a natural dam. Enjoy an included lunch while getting a spectacular view of the mountain, as well as the tranquil turquoise lake ominously sitting in its shadow.

AWE-INSPIRING FINAL VANTAGE POINT

Johnston Ridge Observatory is the closest stop to the awe-inspiring Mount St. Helens crater, which is only 5 miles away. Johnston Ridge is named after the intrepid volcanologist who lost his life the day of the explosion just after his historic live report back to his base, “Vancouver, Vancouver, this is it!”

BOAT EMBARKATION OR DIRECT TRANSFER

If your voyage begins in Vancouver, Washington, your journey through the city will conclude at the dock of the vessel. If you will be disembarking in Vancouver, your excursion will conclude at the post-cruise hotel. Please see your Reservation Form for details.

*Please note: Due to attraction availability during colder months, this itinerary may experience slight alterations. Please visit reservemyexcursions.com or call 1-888-966-0938 for more details.

FULL-DAY $149

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. RESERVE TODAY!

Discovery runs deep™

For information or to book your shore excursions, please call 1-888-966-0938 or visit www.reservemyexcursions.com (For an instant confirmation)

Reservation Agents are available Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Disclaimer

American Queen Voyages (“AQV”) included shore excursions are available to all AQV guests and are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Some excursions may not be available at time of booking. All tours are subject to maximum and minimum capacities and tours may be canceled in the event that minimum capacities are not met. Cancellations of premium excursions within 48 hours of tour departure are not refundable. Tour departure times, inclusions, prices and activity level are subject to change; please reference your ticket, the departure kiosk and the daily TV presentation for more information on your specific tour. In most cases, tours will operate in all weather conditions and refunds will not be offered for inclement weather. During local and national holidays or weekends some attractions and facilities may be operating under modified hours of operations or may not be open to the public. In such instances, AQV will make reasonable efforts to offer an alternative excursion . Early prebooking is strongly encouraged, however, not all premium excursions are available for pre-booking online. Check with your Shore Excursion Specialist when onboard for any additional tours or changes to pre-booked tours. AQV has made every effort to notify guests with mobility issues of accessibility features at the stops and attractions included in available excursions. Because of the historic and general nature of some of the attractions, handicapped accessibility may be limited to the first floor or outside grounds only. In some instances there is no handicapped accessibility whatsoever. Refunds will not be issued for portions of tours or attractions with accessibility limitations. Post-Cruise tours may include more than one final destination. In some instances guests will experience multiple stops to allow other guests to exit the motorcoaches at a second hotel or airport. Please review AQV’s Passenger Ticket Contract for additional terms and conditions which apply.

Discovery runs deep™

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR VOYAGE

Go online to www.reservemyexcursions.com or call 1-888-966-0938 to make a reservation.

Pre-bookings close five days prior to embarkation at 11:00 AM EST.

Remember, all excursions in this brochure are subject to change.

Not all excursions listed are offered on every voyage. Be certain to check online or call for the most up to date information on your specific voyage.

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