--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: fe6469e6-51e0-4937-9e31-98fe75ee3c13 slug: 2292802 voyage_code: SL22641 cruise_line: Lindblad Expeditions ship: National Geographic Sea Lion departure_date: return_date: nights: 5 embarkation_port: Portland, Oregon disembarkation_port: Clarkston starting_price_usd: 8508.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T23:20:58Z --- # Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine and History - Eastbound > Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Sea Lion · Sep 19 – 24   (5 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Lindblad Expeditions | | **Ship** | National Geographic Sea Lion | | **Duration** | 5 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Portland, Oregon | | **Disembarkation Port** | Clarkston | | **Starting Price** | 8,508 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | SL22641 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Portland, Oregon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Portland, Oregon’s largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. It’s known for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness and its microbreweries and coffeehouses. Iconic Washington Park encompasses sites from the formal Japanese Garden to Oregon Zoo and its railway. The city hosts thriving art, theater and music scenes. ### Day 2: The Dalles **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Dalles is the largest city of Wasco County, Oregon, United States. The population was 13,620 at the 2010 census, and it is the largest city on the Oregon side along the Columbia River outside the Portland Metropolitan area. ### Day 2: Hood River **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Walla Walla **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Walla Walla is the largest city and county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. It had a population of 31,731 at the 2010 census, estimated to have increased to 32,900 as of 2019. ### Day 5: Palouse River **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Clarkston **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Clarkston, known officially as the City of the Village of Clarkston, is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. The city is surrounded by Independence Township, but the two are administered autonomously. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 882. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $8,508 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Outside Cabin** (Code: 01) Conveniently located between the dining room and lounge, these cabins feature two lower single beds, a writing desk, and a window. Note: Sole occupancy cabins are available in categories 1 and 2 only. Shared accommodations can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in categories 1 and 2 only. **Outside Cabin** (Code: 02) These well-located cabins include two lower single beds and a window. Cabin doors open to the outside. Note: Sole occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. **Outside Cabin** (Code: 03) These cabins include two lower single beds that can convert to a double bed and a pullout single bed for a third person, plus a small table, two chairs, and two window. Cabin doors open to the outside. Third person rates are available in certain categories at one-half the double occupancy rate. ## Ship Information ### National Geographic Sea Lion National Geographic Sea Lion, can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to their small size, yet each comfortably accommodates 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. The feeling, we're told, is often compared to that of a large private yacht, with everyone integral to the adventure. Accessibility means freedom. Our captains have decades of sailing experience in the regions we explore. They know when and where to navigate so that you feel the places we visit are all ours #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 62 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 152.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Portland, Oregon *Coordinates: 45.5235, -122.676* Portland, Oregon’s largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. It’s known for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness and its microbreweries and coffeehouses. Iconic Washington Park encompasses sites from the formal Japanese Garden to Oregon Zoo and its railway. The city hosts thriving art, theater and mus... ### The Dalles *Coordinates: 45.6011, -121.183* The Dalles is the largest city of Wasco County, Oregon, United States. The population was 13,620 at the 2010 census, and it is the largest city on the Oregon side along the Columbia River outside the Portland Metropolitan area. ### Hood River ### Walla Walla *Coordinates: -15.9731, 167.377* Walla Walla is the largest city and county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. It had a population of 31,731 at the 2010 census, estimated to have increased to 32,900 as of 2019. ### Palouse River ### Clarkston *Coordinates: 55.7853, -4.27278* Clarkston, known officially as the City of the Village of Clarkston, is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. The city is surrounded by Independence Township, but the two are administered autonomously. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 882. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2292802 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2292802 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2292802.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2292802/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/lindblad-expeditions/national-geographic-sea-lion/other/139960.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 23:20:58 UTC