The most easterly of the Port of Astoria’s two marine terminal piers, the Port of Astoria’s Pier 1 serves as a cruise ship berth & port-of-call for a variety of cruise lines, including:

• Celebrity Cruises
• Cruise West
• Holland America
• Majestic America Line
• Norwegian Cruise Lines
• Princess Cruises
• Radisson Seven Seas Cruises
• Regent Seven Seas Cruise Lines
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
• The World of ResidenSea

The Port of Astoria has been a port of call for cruise ships since 1982, investing $10 million in pier improvements to accommodate cruise vessels.

Port of Astoria staff are well-versed in the needs of cruise operators, and the our facility meets all levels of MARSEC regulations.

Cruise operators find the Port of Astoria to be first-rate, our citizens friendly and accommodating, and the beauty of the area unsurpassed. This winning combination has resulted in the growth in the number of ships making Astoria a port-of-call.

Community Commitment
Community leaders, business people and other interested citizens from Astoria and the greater Clatsop County area are highly committed to making each Astoria cruise stop a success.  This is evidenced in many ways, including:

Cruise Committee
High degree of participation in the Port of Astoria Cruise Committee.  This committee meets regularly ahead of each scheduled call to insure all details are in place for passenger transportation, shore excursions, passenger safety, customs arrangements, shore side activities, etc. 

Cruise Hosts
An established volunteer Cruise Host contingency, 140 strong, is dedicated to insuring cruise passengers get the most out of their shore time. They are easily identifiable, wearing blue jackets, vests and hats visibly labeled with the words “Astoria Cruise Host.”

Located pier side and throughout downtown Astoria, Cruise Hosts serve passengers in a capacity much like that of a hotel concierge: greeting the ship, providing information about transportation, activities, restaurants, shops, medical services, and more.       

Business Commitment
Downtown Astoria business owners understand passengers like to peruse unique gift shops and galleries during shore time, and will tailor their hours to accommodate the ship schedule. Many shops offer packaging and shipping of purchased goods for convenience. Business owners value cruise passenger business, and work hard to satisfy your clients. 

Cruise Passengers Have Something to Say:

Cruise passengers love visiting Astoria and Oregon’s beautiful North Coast.  And if your passengers love the ports-of-call on their journey, you can bet they’ll be talking up your cruise line to their friends... and planning their next cruise.

Here are some comments from passenger letters we’ve received:

Astoria is a Friendly Place
“My wife and I just retuned home to New Mexico after taking a wonderful cruise...  We docked at Astoria May 22, and really did not know what we would find or what to expect.  We were pleasantly surprised!

We were greeted by locals the second we stepped off the ship. They were so nice. They were actually happy to see us and it showed!

...The topper of our trip to Astoria was when we boarded our ship to leave.  We went to our room and opened the door to get some fresh Astoria air.  We could hear music! We stepped out on the balcony and the high school band was on the dock playing up a storm! This really went over big with everyone from the ship…”   Dan & Socorro Rarick, Las Cruces, N.M. 

Astoria’s the Highlight
 “My husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with a cruise ...we arrived amid your incomparable scenery, Your Never on a Sunday Market was in place and everyone on the dock was welcoming and helpful.

...We heard of the Astoria Column, and made our way to that fabulous site.  What a Kodak moment!  You must publicize it and arrange tours for other cruise ships… 

Now that we’ve been home, it is Astoria that we tell about as the highlight of our cruise…”
B. Linkh, Santa Ana, CA

You Provide the Ship, We'll Provide the Experience - Cruise the West

Welcome to the ten ports of Cruise the West - a partnership of West Coast ports promoting the spectacular sights, eclectic adventures, and cultural experiences of the west coast of North America. Stretching throughout the splendor of Washington, Oregon, and California, Cruise the West offers cruise lines diversity on one coast, and visitors a truly memorable experience. Our member ports are:

• Seattle
• Astoria
• Eureka
• San Francisco
• Ventura
• Los Angeles
• Catalina Island
• San Diego
• Victoria
• Prince Rupert

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