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Get to Know Your Port
Ever been curious about what goes on at the Port of Vancouver USA? Ever wonder how nearly 100,000 Subarus get from ship to land every year? If so, join us for a free port tour. We’re always excited to welcome guests to the port and show our neighbors around.
Tours are slightly modified this year due to a planned renovation of the port’s main administration building. Guests will board a bus for a behind-the-scenes tour of the marine terminals and industrial centers that make the Port of Vancouver a major economic engine in Southwest Washington.
You’ll hear about the port’s history, learn what makes a marine terminal tick and find out how over 6 million metric tons of cargo moves in and out of the port every year. You might even catch a glimpse of mobile harbor cranes, trains filled with grain and other imports and exports on the move.
Port tours are open to the public by reservation and run this summer and early fall. Anyone who wants to learn about how our river system works, how trains and ships move cargo and hear more about our industrial tenants should sign up. Subscribe below to the port newsletter to be notified of future tours.
Tours last approximately one hour.
2025 Tour Dates and Times
| Date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tues. June 3 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | TOUR FULL |
| Wed. June 18 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | TOUR FULL |
| Sat. July 12 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | TOUR FULL |
| Thur. July 24 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | TOUR FULL |
| Wed. Aug 13 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | TOUR FULL |
| Sat. Aug 23 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | TOUR FULL |
| Wed. Sep 10 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | TOUR FULL |
| Thur. Sep 25 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | TOUR FULL |
| Tue. Oct 7 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | |
| Sat. Oct 18 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | TOUR FULL |
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited and tours fill up quickly, so make your reservations as soon as possible. Guests six and older are welcome. You can register a group of up to six people.
*If your desired tour date is full, please join our waitlist by emailing RSVP@portvanusa.com or calling 360-693-3611.
Details and ID Requirements
Tours involve entering secured areas of the port so valid photo identification is required for all participants age 18 and over. Examples include a driver’s license, passport or state-issued identification card.
Please leave cameras at home – photography is not allowed on marine terminals. Port security protocol dictates that no firearms be brought onto port facilities.
For questions regarding this year’s tours, contact Sadie Prodanovich at sprodanovich@portvanusa.com or 360-823-5298.