It’s our pre-holiday sale and our November 27, 2007 excursion and all December 2007 excursions are all wrapped up with special offers just for you. Get in the spirit of the season and join us. Escape from your busy schedule and give yourself the perfect holiday gift, a New Orleans Round Trip excursion onboard America’s only floating hotel barge, the R/B River Explorer. Create holiday memories that will be made complete by your satisfaction with our all-inclusive pricing, spacious staterooms, friendly all-American crew and more.

The Lower Mississippi River, Louisiana Inland Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Atchafalaya River are all magical during the holidays. On these waterways, the stars really are glistening. It’s an incredible sight. You’ll enjoy sitting on the Sky Deck and looking at the moon and the stars twinkling in the sky as we float along at an unhurried pace. You won’t have a worry in the world.

Our holiday trips are filled with surprises and we can’t wait to welcome you onboard the R/B River Explorer. From stem to stern, we’re decked out for the holiday season!

Here is Your Best Barging Buy Gift
November 27 - December 4, 2007
New Orleans Round Trip
8 Days – 303 River Miles
Cajuns and Creoles

We invite you to join the RiverBarge Family this holiday season on this New Orleans Round Trip excursion that begins with an overnight stay in New Orleans, La. You’ll see Creole culture up close and real before barging on the Lower Mississippi River, Louisiana Inland Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Atchafalaya River. Visit Bay Wallace, La., and embark on an adventurous Swamp Tour. We’ll stop in Morgan City, La., and enjoy an off board trip with stops in St. Martinville, La., home to the Evangeline Oak and Vermilionville Folk Life Park. In Baton Rouge, La., tour the USS Kidd and Veterans Memorial, the Louisiana State Museum, Magnolia Mound Plantation and more. This excursion ends with an overnight stay in New Orleans, and includes passes to The National World War II Museum and Mardi Gras World. You won’t believe the beautiful views you’ll witness and the wonderful memories you’ll make to last a lifetime.
Holiday Specials for You
  • Best Barging Buy – Specially priced excursion.
  • $50 Barge Bucks Booking Bonus – An onboard per stateroom credit you may use for alcohol and gift shop purchases.
  • Single Occupancy Supplement Reduced from 50% to 25%.
  • Special 15% Back to Back Discount
    if Booked with Dec. 4-8, 2007 Excursion.

  • Complimentary Parking – Space is limited.

Royal Deck: $2,405
Platinum Deck: $2,580
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Platinum Deck staterooms have a small balcony.

Here is Your Best Barging Buy Gift
December 4 - 8, 2007
New Orleans Round Trip
5 Days – 336 River Miles
Delta South

This special excursion begins in New Orleans, La. Feel the culture and charm of the city before embarking on the Lower Mississippi River. Step back in time at Oak Alley Plantation. This National Historic Landmark has been called the “Grande Dame of the Great River Road.” The quarter-mile canopy of giant live oak trees, believed to be nearly 300 years old, form an impressive avenue leading to the classic Greek-revival style antebellum home. In St. Francisville, La., we’ll tour the Myrtles Plantation and more. Visit Baton Rouge, La., before ending this excursion with an overnight stay in New Orleans, home of The National World War II Museum and Mardi Gras World. We know you will enjoy your visit, so relax and leave your troubles behind while we take you through the land of the Delta South.

Holiday Specials for You
  • Best Barging Buy – Specially priced excursion.
  • $50 Barge Bucks Booking Bonus – An onboard per stateroom credit you may use for alcohol and gift shop purchases.
  • Single Occupancy Supplement Reduced from 50% to 25%.
  • Special 15% Back to Back Discount
    if Booked with Nov. 27-Dec. 4, 2007 Excursion.

  • Complimentary Parking – Space is limited.

Royal Deck: $1,385
Platinum Deck: $1,485
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Platinum Deck staterooms have a small balcony.

Here is Your Christmas Gift
December 19 - 27, 2007
New Orleans Round Trip
9 Days – 540 River Miles
Delta South
Christmas Bonfires on the Levee

On this excursion, witness one of Louisiana’s most unique Christmas traditions. Beginning with an overnight stay in New Orleans, La., hear live Jazz and stroll the French Quarter before embarking on the Lower Mississippi River. We’ll visit Natchez, Miss. Tour historic homes and more. In beautiful St. Francisville, La., spend the day enjoying a fascinating journey back in time with tours of the restored Grace Episcopal Church and the Myrtles Plantation. Visit Baton Rouge, La., and Oak Alley Plantation. See visions of sugarplums – and a centuries old Christmas tradition of bonfires on the levees. Thousands of children line the levees as their parents light huge bonfires that will guide the way for Le Pere Noel (Father Christmas) and the R/B River Explorer. This excursion ends with a 2 night stay in New Orleans. We’ll have Christmas Dinner onboard the R/B River Explorer and celebrate with a family-styled feast.
Christmas Specials for You
  • $50 Barge Bucks Booking Bonus – An onboard per stateroom credit you may use for alcohol and gift shop purchases.
  • Single Occupancy Supplement Reduced from 50% to 25%.
  • Complimentary Parking – Space is limited.

Royal Deck: $2,935
Platinum Deck: $3,135
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Platinum Deck staterooms have a small balcony.

Enjoy Your New Year's Gift
December 30, 2007 - January 2, 2008
New Orleans Round Trip
4 Days – Port of New Orleans
Delta South
New Year’s in New Orleans

What better way to ring in the New Year than in New Orleans, La. The city is alive with energy and eager to welcome visitors. Enjoy our New Year’s Eve Party with music, party favors and complimentary champagne. You’ll have the best seat in the city to watch the incredible fireworks show as we barge on the Lower Mississippi River and dance the night away. Let us pick up the tab on this special excursion. There will be an Open Bar with premium liquor, beer and our RiverBarge Cellars wine. Visit the historic French Quarter and receive passes to Mardi Gras World. Enjoy our traditional New Orleans, New Year’s Day Brunch and relax while barging on the Lower Mississippi River. Join us this New Year! New Orleans is known as the Big Easy. Take your time and enjoy the good food, music and people of this great city.
New Year's Specials for You
  • Single Occupancy Supplement Reduced from 50% to 25%.
  • Complimentary Parking – Space is limited.
  • Open Bar to Ring in the New Year! Help us celebrate the New Year in New Orleans. We’ll have an onboard OPEN BAR throughout your excursion with premium liquor, beer and our RiverBarge Cellars wine.

Royal Deck: $925
Platinum Deck: $1,000
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Platinum Deck staterooms have a small balcony.

Call Your Travel Agent or One of Our Excursion Consultants
and Get Ready to Enjoy Your Holiday Gift!

1-888-GO BARGE, ext. 1
1-888-462-2743, ext.1 www.riverbarge.com

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