Richland WA (Washington)
Cruise Port schedule, live map, terminals, news
Region
Canada and USA Rivers
Local Time
2021-01-24 01:47
30°F -1.2°C
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Richland WA is a Columbia River cruise port and town in Washington USA (Benton County) with a population of around 55,000. It is located at the confluence of two rivers (Columbia and Yakima) and together with Pasco WA and Kennewick WA forms the Tri-Cities metro region (Eastern Washington) with a total population of around 250,000.
The initial settlement (Chemna, currently the Columbia Point site) was founded at the mouth of Yakima River by three Indian tribes (Wanapum, Yakama, Walla Walla) and a salmon fishing village. The town was founded in the early-19th-century (1906), named after Nelson Rich (land developer), and received city rights in 1910. The town is well-known for housing world's largest refrigerated warehouse (automated freezer) named "2800 Polar Way". This huge cold-storage facility was inaugurated in July 2015 and features building cost USD 115 million, size over 1,8 mi2 (4,7 km2), and volume 1,03 million m3.
Among the best-known tourist attractions is the Howard Amon Park (riverside recreation area in downtown) offering watersport activities, outdoor playground, open-air concert facility, paved bike path (Riverfront Trail, running park's entire length). At Howard Amon Park is held the annual Tumbleweed Music Festival (on every Labor Day weekend). Cruise ships in Richland WA berth at Lee Boulevard pier (also in the park).
As cruise port, Richland WA is included in the schedules of USA's largest river cruise companies - ACL (American Cruise Lines) and AQSB (American Queen Steamboat Company). Next tables show ships' itineraries as ports sequence.
(AQSB American Empress) 8-day from Clarkston to Vancouver (prices from ~USD 2300 pp).
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 09-10 Apr (overnight) | Departing from Clarkston, Washington |
| 11 Apr | Richland, Washington |
| 12 Apr | Snake River |
| 13 Apr | The Dalles, Oregon |
| 14 Apr | Stevenson, Washington |
| 15 Apr | Astoria, Oregon |
| 16 Apr | Arriving in Vancouver, Washington |
(ACL American Pride, American Song) 11-day Portland to Clarkston, prices from ~USD 5100 pp
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 23 May | Departing from Portland, Oregon |
| 24 May | Astoria, Oregon |
| 25 May | Rainier, Oregon |
| 26 May | Portland, Oregon |
| 27 May | Stevenson, Washington |
| 28 May | Hood River |
| 29 May | The Dalles, Oregon |
| 30 May | Richland, Washington |
| 31 May | Pendleton, Oregon |
| 01-02 Jun (overnight) | Arriving in Clarkston, Washington |
From Richland, passengers on SS Legacy (UnCruise Adventures) are offered food and wine tasting tours to Prosser WA (Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center) and Benton City (Terra Blanca Winery).
6 days, round-trip 7 Night Rivers of Wine and Culinary Arts Cruise Portland OR$5389
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Departing from Portland OR |
| 13 Sep | Astoria OR |
| 14 Sep | Bonneville Dam, Oregon-Washington |
| 14 Sep | Hood River |
| 15 Sep | Burbank WA (Land Tours) |
| 16 Sep | Richland WA (Land Tours) |
| 17 Sep | The Dalles OR (Land Tours) |
| 18 Sep | Arriving in Portland OR |
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Port Richland WA cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Richland WA, Washington. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
| Day | Ship | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 March, 2021 Friday |  American Song | ||
| 20 March, 2021 Saturday | American Song | ||
| 23 March, 2021 Tuesday | American Song | ||
| 24 March, 2021 Wednesday | American Song |