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Hikers on the Benson Bridge at Multnomah Falls, located on Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Hikers on the Benson Bridge at Multnomah Falls, located on Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
ExpeditionsColumbia and Snake Rivers Journey

Columbia and Snake Rivers Journey

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Highlights

Guests enjoy the sundeck while exploring Snake River onboard National Geographic Quest.
  • Sail in the wake of Lewis and Clark and their legendary Corps of Discovery expedition with expert insight from an onboard historian

  • Take a jet boat into stunning Hells Canyon and sail through the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, where waterfalls plunge from cliffs thousands of feet high

  • Taste the bounty of the region through their fresh, local, and delectable cuisine and award-winning wines

  • Choose to experience the region up close at water level, on Zodiac and kayak forays on the Palouse River, or by hiking monumental Beacon Rock

  • Transit a series of eight locks that lift the ship 700 feet—10 times the elevation of the Panama Canal

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Ship National Geographic Quest

National Geographic Quest

Guests

100

Cabins

50

National Geographic Quest: Designed for Adventure

Built in 2017, National Geographic Quest is ideal for the fast-moving channels and shallow coves of the Pan-American waters. Her design and engineering were informed by our nearly 40 years of experience in the narrow straits of Alaska, the coast of Costa Rica, and into the gray whale nursery lagoons of Baja. 

Examples of features unique to Lindblad Expeditions include twin boarding platforms that enable our team to load two Zodiacs at once, so our guests can get off the ship quickly to take advantage of wildlife sightings and maximize exploring time. She also features a shallow draft, allowing her Captain to navigate the inner reaches and provide more intimate experiences.

Modern, clean-lined, with large expanses of glass to take in the extraordinary views, National Geographic Quest enables guests to see, do, and experience the best of her geographies.

Ship National Geographic Sea Lion

National Geographic Sea Lion

Guests

62

Cabins

31

A U.S.-flagged vessel, she and her sister National Geographic Sea Bird discover domestic waters

Before they built the National Geographic Venture and National Geographic Quest, U.S. shipbuilder Nichols Brothers built the twin ships National Geographic Sea Lion and National Geographic Sea Bird. Nimble, reliable, and intimately scaled, they both continue to sail the waters of the west coast of North America and Central America.

National Geographic Sea Lion 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 and esprit de corps. National Geographic writer Andrew Evans called National Geographic Sea Lion the “closest thing to Cousteau’s Calypso” he’s ever had the pleasure to be on.

Ship National Geographic Sea Bird

National Geographic Sea Bird

Guests

62

Cabins

31

American-flagged, she and her sister, National Geographic Sea Lion, are ideal for discovering domestic waters

Before they built the National Geographic Venture and National Geographic Quest, U.S. shipbuilder Nichols Brothers built the twin ships National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion. Nimble, reliable and intimately scaled, they both continue to sail the waters of the west coast of North America and Central America.

With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships. She can venture into fast-moving channels where whales come to feed, transit a series of locks in the Pacific Northwest, nose up to waterfalls in secluded coves, and sail into protected anchorages in small bays perfect for snorkeling and kayaking.

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Expedition Extensions

Lewiston wine tour

Lewiston History and Wine Post-Voyage Extension

2 Days

From

$790

/ per person

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Lewiston wine tour

Lewiston History and Wine Pre-Voyage Extension

3 Days

From

$990

/ per person

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White Stag Portland Oregon old town sign at sunset with jumping deer.  Also water tower old town sign.

Portland City & Willamette Valley Wine Tour Post-Voyage Extension

2 Days

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$660

/ per person

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A beautiful sunset over downtown Portland Oregon waterfront along Willamette River from Eastbank Esplanade

Portland City & Willamette Valley Wine Tour Pre-Voyage Extension

2 Days

From

$660

/ per person

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Expedition Team

Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.

Captain Andrew Cook with guests and Staff on the Bridge of National Geographic Venture, Baja California, Mexico

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Wild Pacific Coast 2023-24


Travel along the Columbia and Snake rivers as early explorers, settlers, and indigenous peoples did—by waterways that stretch far inland from the Pacific Ocean. Experience the region’s history, harvests and landscapes, as well as fantastic wineries. Enjoy spectacular scenery including views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Tour museums and historic sites, taste local produce and wines, and actively explore by foot, kayak, Zodiac, and jet boat. A top team—including naturalists, a historian, and a geologist—will illuminate all we see. Take it all in from the unmatched perspective of a nimble, fully-equipped small ship.

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$5,880

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Does not include flights

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Wild Pacific Coast 2023-24

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