One of the most breathtaking sections of the Columbia River is the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area beyond the Bonneville Locks and The Dalles. With expansive views of canyons, tree-lined mountains, waterfalls, and historic bridges.

‍Just a few hours upstream of Portland’s concentration of marinas on Hayden Island lies spectacular scenery and new sections of the Columbia to explore. But many boaters are hesitant to make the journey.

Want a taste of what it is like to cruise Alaska but only have a couple of weeks? Check out Vancouver Island’s west coast.

From the majestic mountains and towering forests to the open waters of the Pacific Ocean, the astounding natural beauty of British Columbia has a funny way of leaving you lost for superlatives.

Equally at home cruising wild stretches of the Puget Sound, or the idyllic calm waters of the Cascade Locks on the Columbia River, the Prestige 460 is not your average 46-footer.

As the seasons begin to slide towards fall, there is no better time to cruise on the Columbia River where spectacular foliage vies for your attention with the nearby wineries of the Willamette Valley, challenging hikes up the 800-foot Beacon Rock and enchanting cascades like the 611-foot tall Mul

On a Sunday afternoon the visitors’ dock buzzes at picturesque Roche Harbor, a quaint seaside town, where vessels in the distance are coming and going through U.S. customs here, the northern-most harbor this side of the Canadian border.

The sweet San Juan Islands seem to capture everything pure and glorious about the Pacific North West.