What a wonderful excursion it was!!! Outstanding service, fun, informative, pleasant. They went…read moreabove and beyond to make our visit to Astoria very special and memorable. I must say that out of all excursions we took on this cruise, this one was absolutely the best!!! We were on the Princess cruise with stop in Astoria and was truly Blessed to find such lovely couple to be our excellent guides to the beautiful Astoria. You will be very happy indeed if you decide to take a tour with this company! Thank you so much for unforgettable tour and for hospitality you show. You are amazing!!!

Katie knows Astoria and the surrounding areas! She knows the history, she knows the people, she…read moreknows where people will enjoy and remember going to, being at and a part of! There probably isn't a question she is not able to answer. The tour, be it in her van or car, is very personalized. The tour, as well as the conversation is very much one on one - it is not a rehearsed program. Go with her; you'll not find an equal, nor a more rewarding day. Priscilla (native Astorian)

Silly me worrying that we wouldn't see any grey whales. We actually heard them before turning in…read moreawe to see these giants swimming amongst us. Our guide Gary got everyone all safetied up and vested. The boat was a kickass Zodiac that was nimble and stable as we passed sunbathing seals on our way out of narrow Depoe Bay harbor and into the Pacific. We motored just a short bit before we were trolling and watching whales feeding in the kelp beds. It was an amazing experience. I could be greedy and wish for a full breach. But, really everything after you see that first whale is all gravy. Sometimes life just comes up all Milhouse for you. Whales all day, tip your Captain

Gary was our captain and he knew his stuff! We saw so many whales it was incredible. Absolute best…read morepart of our vacation. Just a reminder - tip your guides! They deserve it. We will be back!

t was a beautiful evening tour. Capt Bruce points out historical points along the way and shares…read moreintersting stories. It's nice to see Astoria from the river and then travel through tucked away areas you can't get to by car.

We went on a 3 hour tour with Captain Bruce on Saturday morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. He was…read morefunny and super knowledgeable without feeling overdone tour guide-like. So much great information about the river and shipping!!! We saw a harbor seal, sea lions, a bald eagle, a crane and lots of seagulls and other birds. It was a little chilly so we were glad for our coats, hats and gloves. Watching from below wouldn't have been nearly as fun as being up on the deck. I have two suggestions for improvement and would have given 5 stars: 1. The boat needs some tidying up. Even if someone lives here sometimes, put things away, dust, vacuum, etc. so the first impression upon boarding isn't one of entering a messy dorm room. 2. Offer bottled water or some sort of light snack and beverage. It's a 3 hour trip. Sure we brought our own but it would be a nice touch. I imagine some of the local companies would give you a deal to offer their products and help spread the word about their delicious beer, chocolate, baked goods, etc. Well worth the cost and a great way to really see Astoria and understand this river town.

Amazing views! The drive into Ecola was just beautiful, dense forest all around. Currently love in…read morethe desert, so all the green was a treat. We only did the Ecola Point viewpoint which has some short trails from the parking lot. You can see the lighthouse a little bit from some of the views, but probably not as well as grub the lighthouse view trail. Still amazing views tho down into Cannon Beach, haystack rock, etc. If you're going to visit a lot of state parks, I recommend getting the state park pass. Worth the price!

Home is where the heart is. This area was my stomping…read more grounds for many moons! I use to go to Ecola state park, regularly growing up. Go on hikes,look for rocks shells,surf, get lost in nature, just sit in the grass and watch the ocean. Here is what you can do at Ecola State Park: Hiking & Walking: Explore trails ranging from easy strolls to challenging hikes through Sitka spruce forests. The Clatsop Loop Trail follows the path of1806 explorers, while the Oregon Coast Trail offers longer, scenic treks. Indian Beach: A popular, secluded cove for surfing, sunbathing, and tide-pooling to see sea stars and anemones. Viewpoints: Take in spectacular vistas from Ecola Point, including views of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse ("Terrible Tilly") and distant Haystack Rock. Wildlife Viewing: The park is known for herds of elk grazing in the meadows, as well as sightings of bald eagles and migrating gray whales. Picnicking: Enjoy lunch at the picnic areas located on the grassy bluffs with ocean views. Photography: The dramatic, moody coastline provides excellent opportunities for photography. Oregon State

My mother lived in Astoria as a teenager in the 1940s and early 50s and she fondly looked back as…read morethe best times in her long life. Her request to have her ashes strewn in the Columbia River at the foot of 15th street was accomplished thanks to Mark and his beautiful tug! His knowledge of Astoria along with the boat ride made for a wonderful memorial for our group to send my mother off.

Our friends arrange this experience and we loved it. The tugboat is in wonderful condition and…read morewell maintained. The captain and crew are very knowledgeable about the local area. It was extra special to see the container ship pilot exchange up close. The views of Astoria and surroundings were great to see---drives home how oriented to the water this city is. Also had some great bird sightings.

I booked this tour knowing next to nothing about it besides that other people had fun and I was…read moreextremely pleasantly surprised!! The history of the clowns of astoria and the seaside boys was so interesting and being able to walk through the underground tunnels was such a blast!! All the guys were extremely engaging and it's clear they love their job and do amazing at it! Book this tour in advance though because tickets sell out quick!

It was very entertaining. I had gotten tickets for the wrong date and they still accommodated us.read more

This review is way overdue. Our family traveled to Portland…read morein August. As we were planning our trip, I did some research about wine country tours and reached out to Jeff - he answered all of my questions, explained how he can plan the day for us. We went with a private tour so Jeff provided door to door service, gave us a lot of information on the area wineries, some history and set up our tastings in the 3 wineries. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and services provided by Jeff!

If we could give Jeff 6 stars we would. Enjoyed a fabulous day of wine tasting under EcoTours'…read morerecommendations. Beautiful wineries in the general Newberg area. All expertly timed, arranged and guided. Safe and aware driving. Fabulous narration of Oregon's Wine history as we traveled. And just all-around fun. Cost was very affordable and definitely commensurate with the experience. We highly recommend and would definitely book with them in the future.