t was a beautiful evening tour. Capt Bruce points out historical points along the way and shares…read moreintersting stories. It's nice to see Astoria from the river and then travel through tucked away areas you can't get to by car.

We went on a 3 hour tour with Captain Bruce on Saturday morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. He was…read morefunny and super knowledgeable without feeling overdone tour guide-like. So much great information about the river and shipping!!! We saw a harbor seal, sea lions, a bald eagle, a crane and lots of seagulls and other birds. It was a little chilly so we were glad for our coats, hats and gloves. Watching from below wouldn't have been nearly as fun as being up on the deck. I have two suggestions for improvement and would have given 5 stars: 1. The boat needs some tidying up. Even if someone lives here sometimes, put things away, dust, vacuum, etc. so the first impression upon boarding isn't one of entering a messy dorm room. 2. Offer bottled water or some sort of light snack and beverage. It's a 3 hour trip. Sure we brought our own but it would be a nice touch. I imagine some of the local companies would give you a deal to offer their products and help spread the word about their delicious beer, chocolate, baked goods, etc. Well worth the cost and a great way to really see Astoria and understand this river town.

This is for the 4/19 Spring Splendor Excursion from Rockaway Beach to Wheeler…read more Overall a nice pleasant experience, except that the person on the microphone spoke too quickly and didn't explain some of the train specific terms that are not very common. It would have been nice to spend more time in Wheeler shopping. The train seems to move at a snails pace in some parts.

Rockaway Beach is where she mentioned the pick your crab and eat it restaurant and I saw picnic…read moretables there too. The ticket/seating system is ok although I thought she said to go back to the same seats after the rest stop. My seat was taken so I took the closest seat and the guy across me said the same thing. People were in their seats too. Over all, it was nice to sit and take in the views except for the port-a-pottys that we had to use during the stop. I did see bathrooms nearby but it was gated off so hopefully next time they're working.

My family and I had a great time at the 7 Wonders Museum at Mt St. Helens. We loved the visitors…read morecenter and presentation by the staff on Mt St. Helens. We also scheduled a tour of the blast zone and encountered beautiful scenery, landscapes and wildlife. The tour was eye opening on the amount of devistation and change that can take place so quickly in a catastropic event. I definitely recommend a visit along with the tour you will not be disappointed.

This was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had! My wife and I were recently on a vacation to…read moreOceanside when we came across and ad for Jim's Biplane Rides. We are really into planes and thought this would be a cool experience. It was! Jim was a great host and an absolute blast to be with. He is super knowledgeable and friendly and a great pilot. I was a little anxious before we started the flight, but he showed me his guest book with hundreds of other customers who have ridden on his plane and had an amazing time. If you are in the area and enjoy planes and flying, I HIGHLY recommend checking out Jim's Biplane Rides.

Saw a banner advertising biplane rides as I was driving into Seaside on my way to Cannon Beach…read more Decided to stop, and check it out. I met Jim, a very affable gentlemen who obviously knows his aircraft inside and out - it really shows. His biplane is in mint condition - especially when you consider it was made in 1929! You get to sit in the front cockpit while Jim flies in the seat behind you. He gives you all the safety details, makes sure you're comfortable, tells you how to get great pictures, and then take you up in the air! He'll even take pictures of you while you're in the air and share them with you. Did I mention, it's a blast to ride in the plane? No? Best. Time. Ever. The views are spectacular from the moment you take off. Took my son up with me, and we both loved it. The ocean, the mountains, the river, the city, the sights - they're are all jaw dropping. Jim offers many different flight options, from a basic flight to the more scenic and longer flights. Quite a bargain considering what you get. You do need two people per flight (or be willing to pay double) - it's just the economics of running an antique aircraft. But Jim makes it totally worth it. No better time to be had in Seaside!

This a cool experience! I'm not a "believer" but went with a group of 7. There is a lot of history…read morebeneath the city. The guides were knowledgeable, fun and had a lot of evidence. The tour ran over because everyone was really into so I suggest that last tour of the night.

Kelly was an absolute amazing tour guide! She let us take our time and ask questions and let us…read moreengage with the ghosts. Like she understood our energy and went with us. We were a group that was very understanding of the ghosts boundaries and feelings letting them choose if we were allowed to go in the room or not. I honestly believed the ghosts were there with us. Abigail, Henry, Adam, Sarah, and our other special friends were very welcoming and understood us although Abigail seemed upset with us but we determined it was another entity. Honestly loved this experience and would love to do one of the investigations. This tour has inspired ghost hunting side!

What a wonderful excursion it was!!! Outstanding service, fun, informative, pleasant. They went…read moreabove and beyond to make our visit to Astoria very special and memorable. I must say that out of all excursions we took on this cruise, this one was absolutely the best!!! We were on the Princess cruise with stop in Astoria and was truly Blessed to find such lovely couple to be our excellent guides to the beautiful Astoria. You will be very happy indeed if you decide to take a tour with this company! Thank you so much for unforgettable tour and for hospitality you show. You are amazing!!!

Katie knows Astoria and the surrounding areas! She knows the history, she knows the people, she…read moreknows where people will enjoy and remember going to, being at and a part of! There probably isn't a question she is not able to answer. The tour, be it in her van or car, is very personalized. The tour, as well as the conversation is very much one on one - it is not a rehearsed program. Go with her; you'll not find an equal, nor a more rewarding day. Priscilla (native Astorian)

Our family was in Portland for a wedding, and the bride was so thoughtful to set up this tour…read morethrough the Columbia River Gorge for her guests. Jeff is an excellent guide and picked us up at our hotel. We were able to see Latourell, Multnomah, and Wakheena waterfalls; Bonneville Dam; and various scenic viewpoints. He provided interesting information and stories about the various points of interest, complete with visuals that we passed around in the shuttle. It was a great time and an efficient way to spend a morning if you're only visiting Portland for a few days and don't have a rental car.

This review is way overdue. Our family traveled to Portland…read morein August. As we were planning our trip, I did some research about wine country tours and reached out to Jeff - he answered all of my questions, explained how he can plan the day for us. We went with a private tour so Jeff provided door to door service, gave us a lot of information on the area wineries, some history and set up our tastings in the 3 wineries. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and services provided by Jeff!

I rarely leave reviews, but our experience on this wine tasting tour in Hood River, Oregon, was so…read morebad that I feel compelled to warn others. We were overcharged for what was advertised as a curated, prepaid wine tour -- yet what we got was the complete opposite. Our driver, Lisa, was completely unprepared and clearly had no idea what she was doing. She didn't even realize that one of the wineries she was supposed to take us to was closed. That alone shows a total lack of planning or professionalism.  Lisa failed to communicate with the wineries ahead of time (which was supposed to be part of her job), and it was obvious she hadn't done any due diligence for our scheduled stops. The entire tour felt like it was being thrown together on the spot, and for the price we paid, that's simply unacceptable. I wouldn't recommend this tour to anyone -- not tourists, not locals, not even casual wine drinkers. There are so many great experiences to be had in the Hood River area. This just isn't one of them!

Martin and Christine are absolutely wonderful people! They are so incredibly kind and thoughtful…read moreand helped make our trip out in Stevenson wonderful. They have incredible knowledge on the beautiful scenery around the area, I would highly recommend booking any sort of tour with them, not just for the knowledge, but also for their overall kindness they showed us, we'd come back to Stevenson just for them!

My mother lived in Astoria as a teenager in the 1940s and early 50s and she fondly looked back as…read morethe best times in her long life. Her request to have her ashes strewn in the Columbia River at the foot of 15th street was accomplished thanks to Mark and his beautiful tug! His knowledge of Astoria along with the boat ride made for a wonderful memorial for our group to send my mother off.

Our friends arrange this experience and we loved it. The tugboat is in wonderful condition and…read morewell maintained. The captain and crew are very knowledgeable about the local area. It was extra special to see the container ship pilot exchange up close. The views of Astoria and surroundings were great to see---drives home how oriented to the water this city is. Also had some great bird sightings.

Super fun and funny tour. Chad and "fingers" made the tour interesting and very entertaining. How…read morehas a documentary or film not been made of the Clowns of Astoria!?

The tour was very informative and they kept the tour interactive..lots of great informationread more