About Our Destination
Activity Level
The entire trip does require a certain level of mobility—walking on uneven terrain, gentle hiking uphill, and getting in and out of skiffs (smaller boats) from the ship. There is one elevator on board. If you do have limited mobility that requires assistance, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.
Being Gay in Portland
Portland and the many stops along the river are very gay-friendly.
Climate
In early October, the average highs are 61-72°F and the average lows are 42-47°F. It gets warmer the more inland we travel. Dressing in layers is recommended. Check www.weather.com for the most current weather.
Currency
The local currency is the U.S. Dollar.
Languages
English
Health & Safety
UnCruise Adventures Protocols
To learn more about UnCruise Adventures' Health & Safety protocols, please click here.
Travel & Entry Requirements
With international travel resuming, we’ve provided an easy tool to allow you to check the latest requirements and provisions for your travel plans, please click here. For specific entry requirements to your chosen destination, simply click on your arrival country under "Where to?" and enter your travel dates.
Before Your Trip
What’s Included and What’s Not
What's included?
What’s not included?
Cancellation Policy
Unexpected events can cause you to cancel your vacation. Because we are committed to this charter, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation policy as outlined in our Olivia Terms & Conditions.
Transfer funds are nonrefundable and nontransferable from the point of sale forward.
Community: Joining the Online Trip Group
If you'd like to chat with people who are going on the trip, join Olivia’s official 2022 Columbia River Adventure Cruise group on Facebook.
Honeymoons and Other Celebrations
Register at Olivia Honeymoon Wishes for your honeymoon, anniversary, or other special celebration; browse through the selections and let your friends know just how easy it is for them to purchase a gift for you.
Olivia Travel Gear Store
To help you get ready for your vacation, we’ve partnered with New Headings to create Olivia Travel Gear, our own online gear and apparel store featuring items from leading brands, including Craghoppers, Patagonia, Teva, Outdoor Research, and Eagle Creek. Visit olivia.newheadings.com for more information!Special Occasions
If you will celebrate a birthday or any other special event during the week of your trip that you have not already told your Olivia Travel Consultant about, please let us know as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
Specific Needs—Medical, Mobility, Dietary, and Otherwise
If you have medical, mobility, or dietary requirements that you have not already told your Olivia Travel Consultant about, please let us know as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
Travel Insurance
Olivia recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment against the unexpected. Visit our Insurance page olivia.com/travel-insurance for more information.
For a travel insurance quote, more information or to purchase a protection plan, please call Olivia at 800-631-6277 and select option 1 for a travel consultant.
Passport and Visa
At the time of this printing, all US passengers need a valid state ID with photo (i.e. driver’s license). Note, requirements are in the process of changing and a newer version of a driver’s license may be required. Traveling with a passport is recommended.
Vaccinations
Please check with your local Public Health Department or personal physician regarding immunization requirements for all countries on your itinerary. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at: www.cdc.gov. Just click on “Traveler’s Health” followed by “Vaccinations.”
- Accommodations for 8 days and 7 nights on the Wilderness Legacy
- Meet-and-greet service from the Portland Airport on embarkation day, October 1, 2022
- Transfer from Portland Airport to a hospitality room prior to boarding the ship on embarkation day
- Storage of your luggage and carry-on luggage until departure to ship
- Hospitality room at meeting point on embarkation day
- Group transfer from the hospitality room to the ship (late afternoon) on embarkation day
- Group transfer from ship to Portland Airport on October 8, 2022
- All meals as indicated on itinerary
- All beverages, including premium brand drinks, wines, coffee, tea, and soft drinks
- All land, skiff, and kayaking excursions
- Services of the UnCruise expedition leader
- Enthusiastic and knowledgable staff
- Use of kayaks and paddleboards
- SPF-30 sunblock, environmentally safe for people and critters
- All port charges and service taxes
- Gratuities for the ship’s crew
- Olivia staff assistance throughout
- Air transportation
- Internet access—there is NO INTERNET ACCESS available on board the ship, not even to purchase… prepare to UNPLUG for the week!
- Non-discountable amounts (NDA), such as port taxes, gratuities, and park fees; although these are not included in the price of the trip, they were already noted in your invoice
2022 COLUMBIA RIVER ADVENTURE CRUISE |
START DATE | END DATE | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation 365 days or more prior to trip date | 10/1/2021 | 50% of trip cost | |
| Cancellation 0-364 days prior to trip date | 10/2/2021 | 10/1/2022 | 100% of trip cost (no refund) |
To help you get ready for your vacation, we’ve partnered with New Headings to create Olivia Travel Gear, our own online gear and apparel store featuring items from leading brands, including Craghoppers, Patagonia, Teva, Outdoor Research, and Eagle Creek. Visit olivia.newheadings.com for more information!
Travel & Arrival
Air Travel
Airports
You will need to fly into and out of Portland, OR (PDX).
Discounts
Save up to 15% on your airfare through our partner airlines. Please visit our airfare discount page for the most up-to-date information.
Flight arrival and departure times
Your flight into Portland Airport (PDX) should arrive no later than 2:30 pm on October 1, 2022. You will be transferred from the airport to a hospitality area to rest before our group transfer departs in the late afternoon for the ship. The drive from the host hotel to the ship will be approximately 15 minutes.
Your flight home can depart the Portland Airport (PDX) after 1 pm on on October 8, 2022. Those with later flights will be transferred to the UnCruise Hospitality Suite at the Hotel Rose (50 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, 97204) and may store your luggage until 5 pm. Airport transfers will be provided based on your flight departure. Guests that are staying longer in Portland on their own will be responsible for their own transportation.
Luggage Allowances
While there is no luggage limit on the cruise itself, airlines often restrict (or charge) for excess baggage. Because each airline is different, and the regulations change over time, please check with your airline for baggage allowances.
Host Hotel
For those making a hotel booking after August 8, 2022, please use Hotel Zags as our Host Hotel. For those who booked or made plans to leave cars parked at the Hotel Rose prior to August 8, 2022, please contact forms@olivia.com to secure your place on an 11 am transfer to the UnCruise Hospitality Suite at Hotel Zags.
Hotel Zags, Portland, OR
515 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201
503-484-1084 | thehotelzags.com
Luggage: Please have your luggage checked in with an UnCruise Adventures representative at the Hotel Zags hospitality suite no later than 3 pm.
Transfer: You will need to be back at the hospitality suite NO LATER than 4:30 p.m. for the group transfer to the Wilderness Legacy.
515 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201
503-484-1084 | thehotelzags.com
During your trip
Accommodations
UnCruise Wilderness Legacy Ship Amenities
Cabin amenities:
Daily Programs
A program outlining each day will be posted on the bulletin board by the lounge daily and will be on your in-cabin TV for reference.
Dining
There is one restaurant on board. All meals are served as a sit-down meal. All meals and ingredients are local, fresh and inspired. It's a simple motto with delicious results. Our culinary program begins by building relationships with local farmers and vendors—with a focus on what’s fresh and sustainable. Field-to-table produce. The result? Innovative, nutritious, and tasty dishes that highlight the flavors of the region.
Included Onboard Meals
Dietary Restrictions
Please let us know at least 90 days in advance if you have any dietary restrictions so we can prepare for your arrival. We are happy to accommodate:
Bars
Sustainable Dining
Wherever possible, ingredients are sourced locally for freshness and regional authenticity, as well as to support the communities where we travel and to protect and preserve our oceans. Committed to sustainability throughout all aspects of their company, UnCruise was the first cruise partner of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program.
Electricity
The entire ship operates on US electrical current, 110-volts, 60 cycles.
Elevator
The is a small elevator that makes the Main Deck to the Upper Deck available. Guests must be able to navigate very steep stairs to reach the Bridge Deck.
Gratuities
Gratuities are included in the cost of your trip. Gratuities go to the naturalists, cabin stewards, bar staff, dining room staff, and other behind-the-scenes crew members.
Internet, Email, and Fax
Internet access IS NOT AVAILABLE on board. Prepare to “unplug” completely during the week. Some mobile phone companies have data signal in a few places near major cities along the river, but it is not reliable. Please check with your carrier.
Laundry Services
Please note the ship does not have laundry facilities on board.
Medical Services
There is an emergency medical technician on board for any minor emergencies. There is no charge for this service. However, should you need further medical care, the ship will go to the closest port for assistance. For your own protection, we highly recommend you are covered with medical-evacuation insurance.
Money: On-Board Purchases
There is very little to charge or pay for on board since most everything is included. At the end of your trip, you may opt to pay for small purchases through cash or credit card. No cash advances are possible.
Phone
No telephones are available on board except for emergencies. Cell service depends on your carrier and locations. Some of the more remote locations do not have service.
Smoking policy
The ship is completely non-smoking except for a specified outdoor area. Smoking is not permitted indoors, including cabins or while on land for hikes.
Solos
We average a few Solo travelers on these trips who mix and mingle with everyone. For a trip this small, there is not a Solo Coordinator. Before the trip, you can start to meet other solo travelers online by joining the Olivia 2022 Columbia River Adventure Cruise Facebook group.
- Dock platform designed for easy launching of kayaks, paddleboards, and skiffs
- On-deck hot-tub, sauna, and fitness equipment
- Large AV screen in the lounge
- DVD and book library
- Wine bar
- Bar stocked with included premium spirits, wines, and microbrews
- Lounge
- Adventure equipment: kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles, yoga mats, and bow-mounted underwater camera
- Observation deck
- Sun deck
- Flat-screen TV and DVD player
- Hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.
- Reusable water bottles
- Early-riser breakfasts of fresh fruit and baked-on-board pastries
- Full breakfasts with hot and cold options
- Lunches featuring salads, sandwiches, homemade soups, and regionally influenced dishes
- Varied hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour
- Dinners with a choice of entrées including fresh, local seafood, meats, and vegetarian dishes
- Made-from-scratch desserts like tiramisu and lavender panna cotta
- Unless there’s a special barbecue or lunch on shore, most dinners are served over several courses. Attention is always paid to your personal preferences.
- Your galley crew pays close attention to how food options meld with the activities and conditions of the day. At mealtimes, there are vegetarian, meat, and fish options to choose from. And if you can’t decide, try a sampling—just ask for half-and-half!
- Vegan and vegetarian
- Celiac-friendly and gluten-free
- Dairy- and lactose-free
- Seafood allergies or intolerance
- Nut allergies or intolerance
- Other food allergies, intolerance, and preferences
- Your bar setting is reminiscent of a neighborhood pub or an intimate wine bar. Local beer served on tap is a favorite.
- Behind the bar, you’ll find premium and small batch, craft spirits. Cocktails are mixed with seasonal, local ingredients, house-made mixers and cordials, even some house-infused spirits (like a cucumber vodka or gin). The UnCruise Bloody Mary mix is popular, too. Specialty coffee and teas are always available. Wines tend to come from Washington and Oregon, but impressive international wines are also available. And with included tastings, most bartenders are tinkerers by nature. Inspiration can come from the unique experiences of the day, the wilderness explored, or stories from hearty explorers—Lewis & Clark, and you. With a specialty cocktail of the day, creativity is always shaking—or stirred. So enjoy! Fine wines, spirits, and microbrews served aboard are included in your fare.
After Your Trip
Disembarkation
Your flight home can depart the Portland Airport (PDX) after 1 pm on on October 8, 2022. We disembark after breakfast for our transfers to Portland airport. Those with later flights will be transferred to the UnCruise Hospitality Suite at the Hotel Rose (50 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204) and may store your luggage until 5 pm. Airport transfers will be provided based on your flight departure. Guests that are staying longer in Portland on their own will be responsible for their own transportation.
Port Address
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR
Seawall, Bollard 40-42 (just north under the Hawthorne Bridge), Portland, OR
Vacation Stretchers
Please check our Vacation Stretchers tab for more information approximately 11 months prior to the trip.
Seawall, Bollard 40-42 (just north under the Hawthorne Bridge), Portland, OR
This trip requires a high level of mobility, including navigating steep stairs on the ship to get to the Bridge deck (small elevator available for other decks), walking on rocky or uneven terrain, hiking up gentle hills, and getting in and out of zodiacs from the ship, docks and beaches. Optional hiking, kayaking and paddleboards are offered. Wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this ship. If you do have limited mobility that requires assistance, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
