Wilderness Legacy

Accommodations Review

Our cabin on the Legacy was very comfortable and well maintained. I loved having the window view. The only comment I can think of to add would be that being able to adjust the temperature in the dining room and the lounge so that it was not so cold would have been welcome.

Crew & Guides Review

Skiba did a superb job organizing and communicating the activities of the day.  Julie was an informative and enthusiastic leader!  I learned so much from Ryan about the geology of the area.  it added much to our actual visits.  Keka (Ericka) is certainly a special guide.  She did an excellent job presenting the salmon information as well as her knowledge of other naturalist elements of the trip.  Alll of the leaders and guides that I experienced were skilled and attentive making us all feel comfortable regardless of the activity . Although the wine was not my major interest I thought Asher, as sommelier, did an excellent job of creating activities and sharing information for everyone.

Traveler Advice

I would suggest the twin bed arrangement for a couple for ease of movement in the cabin.

Meals Review

I had some dietary restrictions (GF) that were well handled at the meals. The chef , Marcus, frequently provided me with chicken soup when I needed it. And Julie, the pastry chef, made wonderful gluten free bread that I enjoyed at almost every meal. This was facilitated by our server, Quinn. They made the extra efforts to meet my individual needs, not an easy task when you are serving a large group. Kudos to the food staff.

Itinerary Review

[I most enjoyed] The visit to Palouse State Park, the hike at the Dalles, the Maryhill Museum of Art, viewing the dams and locks from the boat, and Fort Clatsop. [I least enjoyed] The Stonehenge replica - not as interesting as a replica. Would have spent more time at the Maryhill Museum.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

I felt I had the information I needed to plan for the trip. They arranged for us to be taken to the airport to pick up a rental car following our disembarking. I felt that Leslie was easy available for any questions we might have. I think the materials provided really give an accurate picture of the trip.

Accommodations Review

We were very pleased with our cabin on the S.S. Legacy although it was showing a bit 'wear and tear'. The S.S. Legacy is a very charming vessel and we very much enjoyed being among her passengers. And no wifi added to the nostalgic feeling!

Meals Review

The meals on the S.S. Legacy were excellent and the dining room staff was most accommodating in meeting special requests; ie smaller portions.

Crew & Guides Review

We were impressed by the friendliness and professionalism of all staff. The knowledge of the guides in regard to wildlife, marine life, faun, and flora was exceptional indeed.

Transportation Review

From the moment we arrived at the Anchorage airport it was apparent we were in competent hands. The founder of Uncruise even welcomed our group personally when we arrived in Juneau and were waiting to embark on the S.S. Legacy.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

Arielle did a wonderful job helping us to find our 'perfect trip', answered all of our questions promptly and corresponded with us in a friendly yet professional manner. Our experience was nothing but positive with regard to both AdventureSmith and Uncruise.

Traveler Advice

Travel light.

Accommodations Review

We were lucky to be on a departure that was only 1/3 full, so the ship felt extra spacious. My cabin was a Master on the upper deck. The cabin was comfortable and it had a full bathroom. The viewing accessibility on the S.S. Legacy was a nice feature of the ship. You can literally stand anywhere and get a good view.

Itinerary Review

I most liked riding bikes through the Hood River wineries. I thought this was a unique and fun way to explore the area. I also enjoyed kayaking on the Palouse River and the hike at Rowena Plateau, which came with amazing views of Mount Hood and Mount Adams. The 3rd party outfitter provided everything we needed, but it was a very cold day. The scenery was nice, but being soaked and on the river for multiple hours took the enjoyment out of it. It was nice to be outside and among the beautiful scenery and the ship’s crew came prepared with warm drinks and lunch for us after the rafting. All in all not bad, but it would have been better if it wasn’t so cold.

Crew & Guides Review

Megan was very organized and patient during our cruise. Sarah and Bobby were knowledgeable about the region and did a good job during their evening presentations.

Meals Review

No complaints about the food. Each meal is well prepared and nicely presented. The kitchen even made me special dairy free desserts at lunch and dinner.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

All preparatory information was timely, useful and easy to follow.

Traveler Advice

Try small ship cruising, even if you don’t think you’re the cruising type. The day’s itinerary and meals are arranged for you so you can spend your vacation enjoying your family without dealing with logistics every few hours.

Meals Review

We ate everything placed in front of us! The chef was fantastic in her choices and flavors. It is amazing that all that food was prepared in a relatively small space. Kudos to the Chef and her team. Shannon, our server in the dining room, was spectacular also! With helpful tips at various locations as well as an extraordinary sense of the cuisine, Shannon made each meal-time a special time for us. No request went unfulfilled and nothing was ever a problem or concern. We felt all the wait staff were good but Shannon stood out and we wanted to pass this along.

Crew & Guides Review

Denise was our lead and had us well organized/informed on all the events ahead of us each day. Lilly and Jen were amazing in their knowledge and presentation of material. Each tour was handled so very well; we were most impressed with the whole team. Must add that it was, for us, the perfect balance of information and visits.

Accommodations Review

Our cabin was well appointed and maintained perfectly - we did not spend much time in our cabin but that was the point. However, we slept well and had everything we needed.

Transportation Review

The trip ran like clockwork from beginning to end.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

Our Adventure Specialist, Nick, was responsive, informative and very helpful every step of the way. Thank you, Nick!

Traveler Advice

Prepare to have fun!

Accommodations Review

This was our fourth river trip and the first where we were able to visit the bridge at will. For me, the mechanics of running a boat this size requires a certain management level which obviously existed. I saw lots of teamwork and enthusiasm at all levels.

Meals Review

So maybe a hamburger can be offered at times but you are obviously are on a par with other trips that we have experienced. I would guess that the general client group had no idea how healthy your meals were. You failed miserably to add 10 pounds as requested. 5 was all I could muster. Portion sizes were excellent. No improvement necessary in this category.

Crew & Guides Review

Can't add anything other than great job at all levels. Their wealth of knowledge was amazing. I think they had as much fun as we did.

Itinerary Review

Hard to rate but [I enjoyed most] the Snake River Fast Boat excursion was tops and the Winery Tour was second. Why - Both took lots of people management skills and coordination. Included in all the excursions were the Heritage Guides and your Hotel Manager. These are obviously top notch people who loved their work and did a wonderful job.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

Pre-trip information was adequate. We have already recommended AdventureSmith Explorations.

Traveler Advice

The Lewis and Clark theme was a great way to understand how our country grew. When we left the boat we traveled East cross country more or less on their route back to the Missouri. We uncovered new information that added to our base knowledge about Lewis and Clark. Made for an even more interesting experience. Read the book also.

Accommodations Review

The accommodations were perfectly adequate. Not supper fancy, but very much clean and comfortable.

Meals Review

I loved the food! It was perfect how it was family style meals, and I only had 3 choices every meal. I didn't have to make any decisions, do any cooking, or any dishes. The staff were supper accommodating to all of our dietary needs (we had 13 in our group.) I loved all of the fresh seafood. Crab Night was so fun and delicious. And the deserts were so yummy. Portions were not too big and I never went hungry. One small change would be for the gluten-free deserts, please less chocolate and more varieties. The gluten-free raspberry tart thing was my favorite.

Itinerary Review

With 13 people ages 1.5-80, being on a ship with a full staff to make all meal decisions and preparations and do the dishes and accommodate all dietary needs was important to us. Not having to change hotel rooms was also important to us. AdventureSmith set us up on a small ship that was designed for kids with no age restrictions and was very active. And it was perfect for us.

Crew & Guides Review

The entire staff at UnCruise were amazing! They did a fabulous job accommodating all of our needs. I loved that the staff to guest ratio was 3:1. They were all very knowledgeable and friendly and encouraging.

Fellow Passengers Review

It was really nice that the ship only accommodated 86 guests. We really got to know the other guests. Everyone was really nice. Granted we were all having a fabulous time on vacation in Alaska.

AdventureSmith Explorations Review

Finding an active family trip for all ages to agree on can be hard...there are so many to choose from. AdventureSmith set us up right. We all had a fantastic time. All smiles. No complaints.

Traveler Advice

Go with an open mind and get ready to disconnect and have fun. Be up for anything. Try new things. You wont be disappointed.