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A two‑hour private cruise from Wenatchee that positions you for close water‑level views of the Rocky Reach Dam and the Wenatchee–Columbia confluence. Relax with a licensed captain while learning about the river’s natural history and seasonal wildlife.
A two‑hour private cruise from Wenatchee that positions you for close water‑level views of the Rocky Reach Dam and the Wenatchee–Columbia confluence. Relax with a licensed captain while learning about the river’s natural history and seasonal wildlife.
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Operated by Wileys Boat Rides · Wenatchee, WA
Boarding at Pybus Market, the Columbia slips under the US‑2 bridge and opens up like a wide, cool shoulder. The captain eases the throttle; the boat answers, then drifts. Water carries you past basalt bluffs and riverside orchards while the Rocky Reach Dam rises ahead—concrete and humming, a modern interruption in an older landscape. The current seems to decide the pace, pushing the hull toward the confluence where the Wenatchee pours its forested water into the broader Columbia.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal mobility required other than boarding a small boat
The private cruise runs approximately two hours and includes slow drifts for optimal viewing at the dam and the river confluence.
Meet at the Wenatchee Boat Ramp at Pybus Market (1 N Worthen St). Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to find parking and locate the dock.
Yes—required safety equipment including life jackets is provided; a U.S.C.G. licensed captain is aboard every trip.
Children are welcome with adult supervision; service animals are allowed but general pets should be confirmed with the operator ahead of booking.
The Rocky Reach Dam, completed in 1961, transformed this reach of the Columbia—altering flows while local Indigenous communities maintain cultural ties to salmon and river resources.
Operations here balance hydroelectric power and habitat; visitors should minimize noise, avoid disturbing shorelines, and respect seasonal closures to protect spawning salmon.
Wileys Boat Rides operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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