BARGING THROUGH AMERICA
Welcome!
A RiverBarge Excursion is everything you imagine a
vacation should be. And more. We make it convenient
to explore America. Once you're nestled securely into
your stateroom, it's easy to relax and leave the navigating
to us. But for now, the navigating is up to you. Click
on one of the regions above and let your sense of adventure
take you away.
See America... Differently.
We specialize in adventure, taking you to places that
are off the beaten path. Places that the interstate
bypassed, where a river has defined the culture and
given a region a sense of place. Give us 4 to 10 days
and we'll give you a whole new way of looking at America.
A vacation should spark your curiosity. Ignite your imagination.
Re-kindle your long dormant sense of adventure. It should
get you fired up about living. Get you ready to go back
to work. And leave you with memories that last a lifetime.
That's exactly what a RiverBarge Excursion is designed
to do. It's a different kind of vacation. On a different
kind of vessel. With a different way of looking at the
river, the land, the sky and the people.
See
America. Differently. Travel in style, comfort and
safety aboard the type of craft that opened the North
American continent to exploration. Click here for map
It's called the R/B River Explorer. It's built for a
new kind of exploration, one that allows you to gain
a whole new way of looking at America. And yourself.
If getting there is half the fun, we dare say that you'll
have trouble finding a vacation that makes getting there
more fun than a RiverBarge Excursion. We travel America's
rivers to places that offer much to see and do. Some
of the places are off the beaten path. And that's the
point. We give you an insider's view of America. It's
a chance for us to share what we've learned about America
and her people in the places that we visit.
Our focus is always the river. How it shaped America.
How it fostered commerce and settlement. How it helped
cities and towns grow and prosper.
Memphis. St. Louis. Cincinnati. New Orleans. All these
cities owe their existence to the river. Unfortunately,
modern life with its interstate highways and rapid pace
has blurred the distinctiveness of each of these cities.
From the freeway, these cities all look the same. But
the river never deserted these cities. And it never deserted
many of the other beautiful towns along the way.
From the river, it's easy to see what makes these cities
and towns unique. From the river, you see the cities
and towns for what they are, what they were and what
they probably shall be for years to come.
We're glad
you're considering an excursion with us, and we're
confident that you'll enjoy Barging Through
America® for the experience of a lifetime—a
RiverBarge experience.
IT'S THE LITTLE TOUCHES
THAT MAKE US DIFFERENT
Hear the captain's radio communications with his crew.
And with other vessels on the river. Check out the
radar screen in the Pilot House. Go to the Galley for
a midnight snack. Enjoy deliciously-prepared meals
with new-found friends—we feature open seating—or
grab an early morning cup of coffee and a bit of solitude
up on the Sky Deck.
We offer concierge services, incredibly diverse recreational
opportunities and friendly, courteous BargeMates who
can always be counted on to help you enjoy your trip.
We go out of our way to please you, with special offboard
activities along the way.
Make yourself
at home. Travel light if you want to; there's a free
self-service laundry onboard. Our staterooms
are spacious, clean and comfortable with super queen
or twin beds, satellite TV, VCR, refrigerator, phone,
full-size tub and shower, BIG picture windows and much
more. The Galley's always open. You can raid the 'fridge—even
if it isn't meal time and we've got a Blue Plate Special
that lives up to its name. Or you can satisfy your sweet
tooth with the goodies from our now famous Perpetual
Cookie Jar.
No matter how you spend your time onboard the R/B River
Explorer, you'll find there's a virtually endless supply
of things to enjoy.
RIVERBARGE EXCURSION LINES STANDARDS
EXPERT
KNOWLEDGE
The
RiverBarge Excursion Lines team is made up of people
who grew up on America's rivers and waterways and possess
intimate knowledge
of her heritage, history and culture.
EXCEPTIONAL VESSEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
The R/B River Explorer's unique structure
is like no other. Special and exceptional are the spaciousness, efficiency, comfort
and amenities of this state- of-the-art hotel barge.
INFORMAL AND PERSONABLE
Casual is the dress onboard. Dress in what makes
you comfortable. A sincere and friendly desire to serve our guests is the focus
of our all-American crew.
"INSIDER" EXPERIENCES
At the heart of every RiverBarge Excursion
are the shore activities, entertainment and special events we have scheduled
and arranged so that you can experience the culture, history and sights of
a region as if you were escorted by your favorite relative
who lived there. Each
trip is guaranteed to have you "pass a good time."
CREATING MEMORIES
For our guests to fondly reflect on the friends they
have made, the good times they've enjoyed, and on the wonderful insider experiences
they've had while traveling with us is our strongest desire.
ALL INCLUSIVE
In addition to accommodations, entertainment and all meals
on each excursion, RiverBarge Excursions' basic price always includes: all tips,
taxes, port charges and scheduled shore activities. Outgoing telephone calls,
gift shop and liquor will be the only purchases charged to your stateroom.
GIVING BACK
Because our rivers and waterways and our country's history
and landmarks are treasures to be preserved, RiverBarge Excursion Lines has chosen
to adopt the least intrusive vessel operating procedures and to engage in recycling
at every opportunity.
HIGHEST STANDARDS
Cleanliness, friendliness and reliability are what we
are about at RiverBarge Excursion Lines. Our BargeMasters, BargeMates and crewmembers
are sought out and selected because they already have the basic values and beliefs
which support these standards.
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