What better way to experience the Deep South than the way travelers in its heyday would have? RiverBarge Excursion Lines allows today’s visitors to discover the great cities of the South, just as the belles and gentlemen of the 19^th century would have.

Traveling the South’s rivers and intracoastal waterways via barge allows us to return to a slower, more leisurely pace of life. Floating by the grand plantations of a bygone era, following in the footsteps of Jean Lafitte or docking in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, the view from the water, the source of life during the South’s heyday, imparts a far different image than that seen from dry land.

A floating hotel that transports its residents through time, R/B’s River Explorer crew is dedicated to creating memories and local tours and special events make each trip a one-of-a-kind experience.

Exclusive “Rare on the River” trips are scheduled trips that include additional elements based on special events or holidays during sailing days. Mardi Gras Mambo, Christmas Bonfires on the Levee or Foliage and Fillies are just a few of the offerings. 

Forget planes, trains and automobiles and return to a place when the journey, not the destination, is the reason for the experience.