MoraineMaven

We would love to do a September sailing --maybe in 2018.

A few questions however: where is the nearest airport to Clarkston? Does the company provide a transfer to the boat?

Are there tables for two in the dining room?

Thanks

We did this trip in September. You fly into Spokane WA and stay at the Davenport Hotel. Bus takes you to Clarkston to board the boat. It is about a 2 hr. bus trip. If you arrive in Spokane early enough, you can do the city tour which is good.

There are tables for two in the main dining room and River Grille (smaller more casual dining and lobster on menu every night. Also where you can eat breakfast and lunch

This is the latest on the AQ web site: "At American Queen Steamboat Company, safety is always at the forefront of our operation. As you may have heard, wildfires in the Pacific Northwest have resulted in river closure so that planes can gather water to dump on the fires. We will be operating on a day-by-day schedule and will continue to work on memorable alternatives to preserve your cruise enjoyment. The American Empress is scheduled to leave Astoria, Oregon, this evening (September 6) and arrive in Vancouver, Washington, early tomorrow on September 7. A revised schedule of activities for tomorrow is outlined below. We will continue to keep you informed as we receive information from the U.S. Coast Guard." This is regarding the current west to east cruise. They were supposed to be at The Dalles today.

We are scheduled to leave Monday going east to West. We have talked to 2 different agents. Neither has any info saying they are waiting to hear from superiors. Same thing was said to my friend's travel agent. The boat we are supposed to board in Clarkston on Monday is currently in Astoria according to the agent. That boat should be at the Dalles today. We have to fly out of Cinci. OH on Saturday morning and I do not want to wait until Friday to make a decision. We have been told by AQ they should know something by end of day 9:00 PM