Around here, some of the best plans don’t happen on land, they happen on the Columbia River. Step aboard the West Star and suddenly the usual routine looks pretty boring. Some people come for a Weekend Brunch Cruise, others for a laid-back Lunch Cruise, a scenic Sightseeing Cruise, or a Seasonal Dinner Cruise that turns an ordinary evening into something worth talking about. However you do it, a few hours on the river tends to become the highlight of the week. Grab your crew, find your spot on deck, and let the Columbia River handle the rest.
Some lunches are routine. This one floats. Whether you’re exploring the Tri-Cities, catching up with friends, entertaining clients, or just escaping the usual midday shuffle, the West Star Lunch Cruise is a refreshing change of scenery. Good food, Columbia River views, and a perfectly relaxed pace make it an easy way to turn lunch into the best part of the day.
more details + buy tickets| Duration | 2 hours |
| Boarding Time | 30 minutes prior to departure |
| Cruising Time | Times vary based on the sunset See calendar for exact times |
*prices do not include port charge, service charge and tax
Around the Tri-Cities, some dinner plans are better than others. The ones that happen on the Columbia River tend to win. Step aboard the West Star Seasonal Dinner Cruise and let the evening do its thing, great food, open water, and a setting that instantly makes the night feel a little more interesting. Show up hungry, stay a while, and enjoy the ride.
more details + buy tickets| Duration | 90 minutes (Afternoon), 2 Hours (Sunset) |
| Boarding Time | 30 minutes prior to departure |
| Cruising Time | Times vary based on the sunset See calendar for exact times |
*prices do not include port charge and tax
Weekend plans, sorted. Around the Tri-Cities, brunch hits different on the Columbia River. Step aboard the West Star Weekend Brunch Cruise and trade the usual waitlist for open water, good food, and a few well-earned mimosas. Bring your crew, take your time, and let the river turn a simple morning into something worth repeating.
more details + buy tickets| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Boarding Time | 30 minutes prior to departure |
| Cruising Time | Times vary based on the sunset See calendar for exact times |
*prices do not include port charge, service charge and tax
Sometimes the best plan is simply getting out on the river. The West Star Sightseeing Cruise is your front-row seat to the Columbia River and the wide-open beauty surrounding the Tri-Cities. Bridges, shoreline views, and endless sky included. Sit back, take it all in, and enjoy the kind of outing that reminds you why people love it here.
more details + buy tickets| Duration | 2 hours |
| Boarding Time | 30 minutes prior to departure |
| Cruising Time | Times vary based on the sunset See calendar for exact times |
*prices do not include port charge, service charge and tax
A good cocktail hour should feel like something, not just fill time. Step aboard Water2Wine’s Sunset Cocktail Cruise and let the Columbia River do its part while drinks move, chef-prepared bites make the rounds, and the Tri-Cities settle into the background. Easy conversation, the right energy, and no reason to be anywhere else for a while.
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Five hours you didn’t know you needed. The Ice Harbor Lock Cruise leaves from Clover Island, running the Columbia and Snake rivers through the Ice Harbor Dam locks into a stretch that breaks routine. A continental breakfast starts it, a three-course plated lunch carries it, and the whole experience lands without overdoing it. This is how you do something different.
more details + buy tickets| Duration | 2 hours |
| Boarding Time | 30 minutes prior to departure |
| Cruising Time | Times vary based on the sunset See calendar for exact times |
*prices do not include port charge, service charge and tax
Some lunches are routine. This one floats. Whether you’re exploring the Tri-Cities, catching up with friends, entertaining clients, or just escaping the usual midday shuffle, the West Star Lunch Cruise is a refreshing change of scenery. Good food, Columbia River views, and a perfectly relaxed pace make it an easy way to turn lunch into the best part of the day.
more details + buy tickets| Duration | 2 hours |
| Boarding Time | 30 minutes prior to departure |
| Cruising Time | Times vary based on the sunset See calendar for exact times |
*prices do not include port charge, service charge and tax
Not every night is worth leaving the house for. This one is. The Live Music Cruise puts you on the Columbia River with music that carries and a setting that holds. Drinks moving, energy up, and no drop-off. Go all in with dinner or keep it light with a sightseeing option. Around the Tri-Cities, this is how you get it right.
more details + buy tickets| Duration | 2 hours |
| Boarding Time | 30 minutes prior to departure |
| Cruising Time | Times vary based on the sunset See calendar for exact times |
*prices do not include port charge, service charge and tax
Cruise with a Story! Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Columbia River while Pretty Gritty Tours brings the sights to life with live narration. Discover the history, hidden gems, and local stories of the Tri-Cities from a whole new perspective. This two-hour cruise is the perfect blend of beautiful views and fascinating storytelling. Select dinner and daytime cruises.
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