Shore Things Policies

Historic Astoria Panoramic Drive

See why Astoria was the first U.S. settlement west of the Rockies on this narrated drive through neighborhoods, monuments, and hilltop views.

Visit the Astoria Column for its sweeping views, pass by the city's elegant Victorian homes, and drive through Uniontown, Uppertown, and downtown to get a sense of its neighborhoods and culture. As you go, your local guide will share how fires, fur traders, and river lore helped shape this one-of-a-kind Pacific port town.

Shore Thing Highlights

Get to know Astoria, Oregon, established in 1811 as the first permanent settlement west of the Rocky Mountains
Drive past historic neighborhoods and local monuments during an easygoing two-hour tour
Learn how fur trading and a series of fires helped shape the growth of this coastal town

Need to know

This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs and for Sailors who can navigate a few steps
Weather can vary throughout the day; layers and a rain jacket are recommended
Views are weather dependent

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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Historic Astoria Panoramic Drive

See why Astoria was the first U.S. settlement west of the Rockies on this narrated drive through neighborhoods, monuments, and hilltop views.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies