About River Barge Excursions

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 River Barge Excursion guests is the focus of the 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 River Barge Excursion 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 R/B Excursion is the 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—River Barge Excursion Lines is all about cleanliness, friendliness and reliability. BargeMasters, BargeMates and crewmembers are sought out and selected because they already have the basic values and beliefs which support these standards.

THE RIVERBARGE EXPERIENCE

SEE AMERICA... DIFFERENTLY!
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.

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. R/B 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. R/B gives you an insider's view of America. It's a chance for R/B to share what they've learned about America and her people in the places that they visit.

River Barge Excursions' 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 River Barge Excursions, 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 RIVER BARGE EXCURSIONS 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.

R/B 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 the 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.

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