But while river cruises have become a booming industry on the Columbia River, the jury is still out on the economic impact they’re actually bringing to the region.

American Queen Voyages, the steamboat cruise company that sailed ships up and down the Columbia River, has suspended service and canceled its cruises.

Under the terms of a five-year agreement with the port, the American Empress docked at Parker’s Landing Marina during its Columbia River cruises in 2022 and 2023.