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American Cruise Lines joins fleet in SW Washington

A handful of cruise ships are sailing the river this year, a dip from the peak of river tourist traffic.

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American Cruise Lines’ American Encore sits docked at the Port of Kalama on Sunday. The newly built ship is one of six riverboats the company is operating on the Columbia and Snake rivers this year. (Shari Phiel/The Columbian)

American Cruise Lines’ American Encore sits docked at the Port of Kalama on Sunday. The newly built ship is one of six riverboats the company is operating on the Columbia and Snake rivers this year. (Shari Phiel/The Columbian)

A representative from American Cruise Lines says river cruises in the region continue to become more popular. (Shari Phiel/The Columbian)

A representative from American Cruise Lines says river cruises in the region continue to become more popular. (Shari Phiel/The Columbian)

Cruises on the Columbia River aren’t cheap, starting around $4,000 per person. (Shari Phiel/The Columbian)

Cruises on the Columbia River aren’t cheap, starting around $4,000 per person. (Shari Phiel/The Columbian)

Ship watchers will see a new riverboat sailing the Columbia River this year as American Encore joins the growing fleet of cruise ships sailing through Southwest Washington.

Seven cruise ships are set to sail the Columbia and Snake river system this year, and six of them — including American Encore — are operated by Connecticut-based American Cruise Lines. The company expects to add another new riverboat to its fleet next year.

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