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Port of Astoria, Oregon is conveniently located between the major ports of San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver and is considered a wonderful port of call and destination to visit.  The following information is provided to help you understand what the Port of Astoria has to offer cruise ships and their passengers when they arrive.  This information can also be found at Port of Astoria.

The Port of Astoria is the first deep-draft port available upon entering the Columbia River, and is located at river mile 13 from the Pacific Ocean. The Port maintains nearly 7,250 feet of total dock space on three piers. These piers and the adjacent property are dedicated to marine-dependent commercial and industrial activities. A comprehensive Central Waterfront Master Plan, adopted in 2001, drives the growth and direction of activity on these piers.

The Port of Astoria has been a port of call for cruise ships since 1982, and has invested $10 million in pier improvements to accommodate cruise vessels.

Port of Astoria staff members are well versed in the needs of cruise operators, and have updated to the latest security requirements by the U. S. Coast Guard.

In addition, security infrastructure in place meets all levels of MARSEC, and trained Port of Astoria personnel assist cruise ship security staff as requested.

Cruise operators find the facilities at the Port of Astoria to meet all current and future needs, the citizens friendly and accommodating, and the beauty of the area unsurpassed. This winning combination has resulted in the growth in the number of ships making Astoria a port-of-call.

A deep water port that can accommodate the industries largest vessels, located only 14 miles from the mouth of the Columbia River.

The most easterly of the Port of Astoria’s two marine terminal piers, the Port of Astoria’s Pier 1 serves as a cruise ship berth & port-of-call for a variety of cruise lines, including:

Celebrity Cruises
Cruise West
Holland America
Majestic America Line
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Princess Cruises
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
The World of ResidenSea
The Port of Astoria has been a port of call for cruise ships since 1982, investing $10 million in pier improvements to accommodate cruise vessels.

Port of Astoria staff are well-versed in the needs of cruise operators, and the our facility meets all levels of MARSEC regulations.

Cruise operators find the Port of Astoria to be first-rate, our citizens friendly and accommodating, and the beauty of the area unsurpassed. This winning combination has resulted in the growth in the number of ships making Astoria a port-of-call.

Community Commitment
Community leaders, business people and other interested citizens from Astoria and the greater Clatsop County area are highly committed to making each Astoria cruise stop a success. This is evidenced in many ways, including:

Cruise Committee
High degree of participation in the Port of Astoria Cruise Committee. This committee meets regularly ahead of each scheduled call to insure all details are in place for passenger transportation, shore excursions, passenger safety, customs arrangements, shore side activities, etc.

Cruise Hosts
An established volunteer Cruise Host contingency, 140 strong, is dedicated to insuring cruise passengers get the most out of their shore time. They are easily identifiable, wearing blue jackets, vests and hats visibly labeled with the words “Astoria Cruise Host.”

Located pier side and throughout downtown Astoria, Cruise Hosts serve passengers in a capacity much like that of a hotel concierge: greeting the ship, providing information about transportation, activities, restaurants, shops, medical services, and more.

Shore-time Activities
Astoria and the surrounding communities have much to offer cruise passengers who choose to come ashore.

Downtown Astoria offers a variety of quality dining experiences, unique shops, and historic storefronts.

Warrenton, with both river and ocean frontage, is home to Fort Stevens State Park and historic military sites.

Seaside and Cannon Beach provide a beach experience, each with a different flavor. Seaside offers much in the way of family fun, a wide sandy beach and factory outlet shopping. Cannon Beach is best known for its galleries and boutique shops.

A Sampling of Sights, Museums & Activities

The Astoria River Trail, a paved, 2.5 mile path from downtown Astoria to the port’s East Basin.
The Astoria Column, atop the highest peak in Astoria, offers stunning area views.
Lewis & Clark National Historical Park featuring Fort Clatsop, the wintering over camp of the Corps of Discovery and many other Lewis & Clark historic sites throughout the area.
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Flavel House Museum
Fort Astoria Memorial
Clatsop County Heritage Museum
Three public, and one private golf course
Beachcombing
Hiking Trails
Tennis Courts
Area Accommodations
Astoria/Warrenton = 622 rooms and 1,109 campsites.
Seaside = 1,432 rooms, 200 vacation rentals, and 100 campsites.
Cannon Beach = 1,053 rooms, 92 vacation rentals, 100 campsites.

Restaurants & Shops
32 Astoria Restaurants
22 Cannon Beach Restaurants
6 Warrenton Restaurants
23 Seaside Restaurants
52 Shops in Astoria
32 Shops in Seaside

Transportation
A variety of transportation options are available to cruise passengers. They include:

To and From the Cruise Ships

Public transit busses operate cruise passenger shuttle service to and from downtown Astoria.
The Astoria Riverfront Trolley, with a passenger capacity of 40, makes regular runs between the cruise pier and downtown Astoria.
Local taxi services, with a total of 7-8 cabs available on cruise days.
Astoria-based rental car companies.

Astoria in the Spotlight
Astoria and the surrounding area enjoy significant media attention. As the wintering over camp for the Corps of Discovery, Ft. Clatsop, just outside Astoria, boasts an important highlight of the famous journey. Coupled with Astoria’s revitalization, visitors are making their own discovery...they are finding a unique and charming Astoria. It isn’t just what we think...here are comments and coverage from national and regional newspapers and magazines:

Off the Pacific Ocean, vessels travel 14.5 miles from the Columbia River buoy to the Port of Astoria. Under pilotage from the Columbia River Bar Pilots, access to, and egress from the port’s Pier 1 is assured.

While pushing through the powerful currents of the Columbia River Bar, cruise passengers are treated to unparalleled views of :

The Lower Columbia River and estuary
Mount St. Helens, a recently active volcano
Saddle Mountain
The hills of the neighboring state of Washington, and
The Long Beach Peninsula.
The Port of Astoria’s Pier 1 serves as a cruise ship terminal. Specifications are:

Modern Concrete Dock Accommodates Vessels up to 1,100 ft.
40 ft Depth, 16 ft Pier Height
Yokohama Fender System
Modern Pier Facilities (800 ppsf load capacity)
3 Acres of Additional Upland Staging Area
Fully Paved, Lighted, Utilities, Phone
Gangway: 5 ft. wide x 76 ft. long or 4 ft. wide x 50 ft. long
Courtesy Phones for Crew

 

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