9.1 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Astoria OR for around 9.1 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

Tours & Experiences in Astoria OR

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Full-Day Oregon Coast: Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside & Cannon Beach
Full-Day Oregon Coast: Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside & Cannon Beach
★★★★★ 5.0 (26 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
Guided full-day Oregon Coast tour with a local guide and driver. Includes transportation between tour stops, scenic viewpoints, photo stops, coastal stories, movie locations, and local history. Pickup and drop-off in the Astoria or Seaside area may be available. This immersive 7-hour tour explores Astoria, Warrenton, Gearhart, Seaside, and Cannon Beach. Planned stops may include Fort Stevens, South Jetty, the Peter Iredale Shipwreck, Fort Clatsop, Astoria’s waterfront, scenic viewpoints, and Haystack Rock, when tides allow. Guests will enjoy approximately one hour of free time in Seaside to explore, shop, walk the Prom, or purchase lunch on their own. Highlights: small-group tour, Fort Clatsop, Fort Stevens, South Jetty, Peter Iredale Shipwreck, Haystack Rock, Astoria history, movie locations, and coastal viewpoints.
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Rental Buggy Adventures in Astoria
Rental Buggy Adventures in Astoria
★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ⏱️ 1.0h
Experience the ultimate buggy excursion with Oregon Buggy Excursions. Drive your own buggy and explore Oregon’s breathtaking landscapes at your own pace. Unlike crowded group tours or rushed guided trips, you’ll enjoy the freedom to set your own schedule. We’ll guide you via text message, suggesting unique stops—from hidden local gems to scenic viewpoints—while you decide how long to linger at each. Embark on a personalized adventure, soaking in fresh air and stunning sights. No experience? No worries. Your clear instructions ensure most guests feel confident within minutes. Your unforgettable day includes foldable chairs for comfort. You'll have the option to visit Astoria's rich local history of Maritime shipping and film history, or choose from lakes, rivers, and coastal beaches (just bring your own towels).
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Tour of Astoria
Tour of Astoria
★★★★★ 4.9 (160 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
Experience the highlights of Astoria with our guided tour! Our guided transportation tour offers an overview of the town, providing insight into its rich history, famous landmarks, historic homes, and movie scenes. We'll also show you the best shops, restaurants, and upcoming events, and recommend eateries, museums, and additional tours to explore. Additionally, we provide pamphlets with in-depth details to satisfy your curiosity. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, allowing you to thoroughly indulge your interests. Our pickup time is 9:30 AM, unless it's a cruise day. On cruise days, we pick up one hour after the ship docks. I will make sure to send a text the day before and when I'm on my way. Pickup times may vary and could be after 10 AM, depending on the number of places we need to pick up from, as Onward Adventures picks up from multiple locations.
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Tour of Warrenton
Tour of Warrenton
★★★★★ 4.9 (16 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
Join us for a personalized guided tour through Warrenton and Fort Stevens. This coastal adventure blends local history, scenic viewpoints, beach stops, and a fun scavenger-hunt style experience. Guests may visit the Peter Iredale Shipwreck, Battery Russell, South Jetty, and areas where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, you’ll learn why this powerful stretch of coastline is known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. Please bring your own reusable water bottle. As a thank-you for helping reduce plastic waste, guests may receive a small sand dollar keepsake, when available.
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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Oregon Coast
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Oregon Coast
★★★★★ 4.6 (22 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Oregon Coast road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically, all based on your location. You'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including miles of wide sand beaches, a working cheese factory, a decommissioned fort with a famous shipwreck, notable historic bridges and world-class aquariums. Enjoy the freedom to travel offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t. - Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location - Travel at your own pace - Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed - Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use - Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates - Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.
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Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour
Oregon Coast Self Guided Audio Driving Tour
★★★★ 4.4 (15 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
Explore the rugged beauty of the Oregon Coast with this self-guided driving tour. Witness waves crashing over volcanic outcrops and discover serene sandy shores. Marvel at the fragrant coastal forests and breathtaking vistas at every turn. Visit iconic spots like Sea Lion Caves, Cape Perpetua, and Cannon Beach. Experience the charm of seaside towns, each offering unique creature comforts. This journey combines natural wonders and local culture, creating an unforgettable adventure. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
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Ultimate Scavenger Astoria
Ultimate Scavenger Astoria
★★★★ 4.4 (10 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
Oregon's favorite scavenger hunt! Whether visitor or long time local, this hunt is an amazing and entertaining way to learn about the city. Created as a 'best of' activity, by the time you finish, you will know a lot about Astoria! Our hunts are self paced. Participants can make it a friendly competition among themselves or take a relaxed approach. This is your activity, and you can do whichever you like!
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Aspirational Astoria Scavenger Hunt
Aspirational Astoria Scavenger Hunt
⏱️ 2.0h
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
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Tour of Fort Clatsop, Youngs River Falls & Warrenton Countryside
Tour of Fort Clatsop, Youngs River Falls & Warrenton Countryside
⏱️ 2.0h
Tour of Fort Clatsop, Youngs River Falls & Warrenton Countryside History, Waterfalls & Local Flavor Discover the hidden beauty of Oregon’s North Coast with this thoughtfully curated small-group tour from Onward Adventures — a perfect blend of history, nature, and local flavor. Begin your morning at Fort Clatsop, part of the Lewis & Clark National Historical Park. Walk through forested trails and explore the replica fort where the Corps of Discovery spent their historic winter of 1805–06. Next, enjoy a scenic country drive to Youngs River Falls, a peaceful 54-foot waterfall tucked in the forest and featured in several local films. Here, we’ll slow down and take in the view while enjoying a cup of locally pressed cider — the perfect way to savor the season and the fresh coastal air. This tour offers a relaxed pace and a rich mix of storytelling, nature, and community — ideal for couples, friends, or families looking for a memorable Oregon Coast outing.
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When to Visit Astoria OR

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Spring Season
Mar – May
45,770 estimated passengers across 142 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
37,588 estimated passengers across 242 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
51,105 estimated passengers across 224 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.

Cruise Lines Visiting Astoria OR

12 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

American Cruise Lines Cruises (1142) Lindblad Expeditions Cruises (22) Princess Cruises Cruises (9) Crystal Cruises Cruises (8) Royal Caribbean Cruises (6) Holland America Cruises (6) Virgin Voyages Cruises (4) Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises (4) Phoenix Reisen Cruises (2) Azamara Cruises Cruises (2) Celebrity Cruises Cruises (2) Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Cruises (1)

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Next scheduled visits to Astoria OR

Sun 13 Sep
ACL American Harmony
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Thu 17 Sep
ACL American Jazz
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Fri 18 Sep
National Geographic Sea Bird
Lindblad Expeditions Cruises
Sun 20 Sep
ACL American Jazz
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Sun 20 Sep
National Geographic Sea Bird
Lindblad Expeditions Cruises
Tue 22 Sep
American West
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Thu 24 Sep
ACL American Harmony
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Sat 26 Sep
American Pride
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Sun 27 Sep
ACL American Harmony
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Mon 28 Sep
Serenade Of The Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruises
10:30 – 18:00

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