The perfect way to spend an afternoon with family visiting from out of town! Whether you go for the wildlife viewing or local history, you are bound to see something new and learn a new fact about Astoria and the surrounding communities.
The boat has covered seating enclosed inside, making this a great activity no matter what the weather is.
Super fun. Captain Mark is welcoming and knowledgeable. He really knows his harbor and all the vessels both large and small. The little pilot boat was beautiful, although Captain Mark would tell you it is a work in progress. We watched the restoration of the Arrow No. #2 on YouTube the night before the 3 hour, really amazing what he has accomplished.
Beware, if you take your children on this tour, they just may grow up to be tug boat captains.
My 95 year old mother and Uncle and Aunt of the same vintage were visiting us so we decided to give this Tour a try! It did not disappoint! We had THE most incredible day! None of us have ever met anyone who knows more about any place than Mark knows about the Columbia River, Astoria and the history of Tug Boats and Pilot Boats. He has a great sense of humor and kept our interest piqued the entire trip! At one point my mom said, “This makes me feel young again!”. Deck Hand Drake, was also very charming, knowledgeable and friendly. It could not have been a better day. We also got to crab on this tour and learned an incredible amount about crabbing as well! Put this tour at the TOP of your list for things to do on the Northern Oregon Coast. You will be SO glad you did!
My 95 year old mother and Uncle and Aunt of the same vintage were visiting us so we decided to give this Tour a try! It did not disappoint! We had THE most incredible day! None of us have ever met anyone who knows more about any place than Mark knows about the Columbia River, Astoria and the history of Tug Boats and Pilot Boats. He has a great sense of humor and kept our interest piqued the entire trip! At one point my mom said, “This makes me feel young again!”. Deck Hand Drake, was also very charming, knowledgeable and friendly. It could not have been a better day. We also got to crab on this tour and learned an incredible amount about crabbing as well! Put this tour at the TOP of your list for things to do on the Northern Oregon Coast. You will be SO glad you did!