Burbank WA Washington
USA

23 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Lindblad Expeditions (23 Cruises)


Frequently Asked Questions

Along the Snake River, close to its confluence with the Columbia, in the southeast corner of the state. It's a river cruise stop set among wheat hills, with no terminal and no downtown.
Very little. Burbank is a farming community with no old quarter or shopping street. The value of the call is in the excursions: the McNary wildlife refuge nearby, and the Walla Walla wine valley further out.
The Walla Walla excursion, about an hour's drive, fills most of the day: red-brick downtown, tasting rooms, vineyards. For a shorter half day, the McNary refuge takes about an hour.
A set of managed marshes and ponds along the Pacific Flyway, minutes from the dock. Flat trails follow the water where geese, ducks, herons and white pelicans gather depending on the season.
Because the expedition reached this exact confluence in October 1805. Across the water, Sacajawea State Park marks where the Snake meets the Columbia and recalls the role of the young Shoshone woman who travelled with the explorers.
It is the signature excursion of the call. Count about an hour's drive east. The small university town has a carefully restored red-brick downtown, and cabernet sauvignon and syrah vines cover the surrounding slopes.
US dollars and English. Cards are accepted at wineries and Walla Walla shops; keep some cash for tips.
Late spring through fall, when Columbia and Snake River cruises operate. The September harvest is the valley's liveliest moment; summers here are dry and hot.
Moderately. The bird refuge appeals to curious young visitors, but the day revolves around wine and landscapes. A pair of binoculars solves much of the problem.
Yes. Ships come up the Columbia and then the Snake through several locks. A lock transit is a show in itself and worth going up on deck for.