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Wenatchee Columbia River Boat Cruise and Drift 2 hr
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3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Chelan
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Cruise beneath the US 2 Bridge, then drift quietly along the Columbia River on a relaxing two-hour Wenatchee boat outing.
About this tour
Trade a fast-paced boat ride for a slower way to take in the river. The Wenatchee Columbia River Boat Cruise and Drift is a two-hour shared outing, with up to four passenger seats available and a professional captain at the helm.
Travel north beneath the US 2 Bridge toward Rocky Reach Dam as your guide shares information about the river and surrounding landscape. The boat uses its louder main engine for about 20 minutes, then switches to quiet drifting or electric-motor travel at just a few miles per hour. Spend the remaining time taking in the Columbia River and its scenic confluence as the boat drifts downstream. A U.S.C.G.-licensed captain, fuel, English guide, and required safety equipment, including life jackets, are provided.
Meet at Day Moorage at the Wenatchee Boat Ramp by Pybus Market. Bring your own food and drinks if you like; BYOB requires valid ID. Choose this Wenatchee Columbia River Boat Cruise and Drift for an unhurried outing focused on river scenery and a peaceful pace.
Highlights
- Cruise north beneath the US 2 Bridge toward Rocky Reach Dam
- Drift quietly downstream with the electric motor
- Admire the Columbia River and its scenic confluence
- Learn about the river and surrounding landscape
What's included
Included
- Experienced U.S.C.G.-licensed captain
- English guide
- Fuel
- Required safety equipment, including life jackets
Not included
- Food and drinks; guests may bring their own
- BYOB requires valid ID
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4.67 / 5 · 3 reviews
Important information
- Service animals are allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet at Day Moorage, Wenatchee Boat Ramp at Pybus Market, 1 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA 98801
- From the life-jacket sign, walk north 100 yards and turn right under the white arch; do not take the life jackets
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Cruise?
The cruise lasts 120 minutes.
How many passenger seats are available?
Up to four passenger seats are available to the public.
What is the Cruise like?
Expect about 20 minutes of travel using the main engine, followed by roughly 100 minutes of quiet drifting or travel under electric power.
Where does the Cruise travel?
The route heads north beneath the US 2 Bridge toward Rocky Reach Dam, then drifts downstream.
Can I bring food and drinks?
You may bring your own food and drinks. BYOB requires valid ID.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.67 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Chelan
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.
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