If you’re a foodie or wine buff, or simply enjoy the best of what this incredible country has to offer, our food and wine cruises are right up your alley! Hosted on rivers that wind through some of the most stunning, abundant regions of the USA, our theme cruises provide a countless opportunities for gustatory indulgence. You’ll be amazed at the wide variety of destinations we offer, with varied experiences just a cruise ticket away!
However, with all of these destinations calling, choosing the right one for you can be difficult. The following food and wine tours have something for everyone. Let’s focus on the food and wine options for the Pacific Northwest, and the varieties of tastes and experiences available there. Which cruise appeals most to you?
Puget Sound
It’s no wonder people from all over the world flock to the Pacific Northwest! Our local wine and fresh seafood are some of the most sought after items, the world over! USA River Cruises’ eight-day journey showcases the best of our region’s delectable cuisine and aged wines from renowned wineries. If fresh, local salmon, paired with the perfect wine by our on-board expert piques your interest, you’re adore this Anthony Bourdain-worthy adventure into food, drink, and merriment.
Best for: Couples looking for a romantic week away, one filled with edible delights that inspire and expand their horizons.
Ameritage! Four Rivers of Wine and History
The S.S. Legacy is your guide to the finest wine in the Pacific Northwest’s four rivers: Columbia, Snake, Willamette, and Palouse. Glide over smooth waters and take in the stunning sights, including Multnomah Falls, Canon Beach, Maryhill Museum, and the Whitman Mansion. Next, step off your ship into a new world of tastings and tours, all led by our local wine expert. You’ll have ample chances to obtain answers to all of your burning, wine-related questions.
Best for: Groups of friends! Encounter new sights with some of your best compadres!
Columbia Wine Tasting Yacht Cruise
Everything’s better on a yacht, and that includes wine tasting. Our yacht cruise takes you not just to local wineries but also beach destinations, including Long Beach Washington, Seaside, and Cannon Beach, as well as Fort Clatsop, a historic locale you won’t want to miss. While sipping local wines from some of the best-rated wineries on the Coast, Columbia Gorge, and in the Willamette Valley, you’ll tour museums, climb the Astoria column, and move through Bonneville Dam. Memories are in the making throughout this slow-paced cruise. Carrying an intimate number of passengers on our Yacht ensures a pressure-free experience, allowing you to relish every second of this stunning seafaring escapade.
Best for: Anyone looking to take on new waterways in style!
If you adore new gustatory experiences, our Food and Wine theme cruises are tailor made for you! Let us wine and dine you aboard our fabulous seafaring vessels. Contact our experienced (and so friendly!) experts today!