Ocean cruise ships will bring 28,000 passengers this summer to Astoria, a town of 10,000

By Kristian Foden-Vencil (OPB)
May 2, 2026 1 p.m. Updated: May 11, 2026 11:14 p.m.

A dozen large cruise ships will dock in Astoria this year, bringing a total of 28,000 passengers. And each of them will likely spend more than $100 over the few hours they spend in town.