Stoney Creek Travel, which is based in North Carolina, offers a selection of weekend barge trips on the Erie Canal. Stops in Fairport and Palmyra, New York are included in the trip down the canal, which rises 568 feet above the Hudson River. Tourists can book a 2-or-3 day trip. In 2011, prices start at $394 per person for a 2-day cruise. The price includes hotel lodging, meals, transportation between hotels and the boat, plus taxes and tolls. A 50 percent deposit is required for each booking.
Bon Beer Voyage offers weekend barge trips in St. Augustine and Tampa, Florida. Barge guests sample different beers on the barge and at local breweries and pubs. Trips are Friday through Sunday. In 2011, prices start at $475 per person, based on double occupancy. The price includes beer tours, insurance, meals, a private coach and two nights at a hotel.
Fly to France, the United Kingdom or Germany and experience a weekend barge trip on the Danube, the Thames or the Loire by going to BargeConnection.com. Visit Budapest, Prague or Vienna. Using a travel agent, you can design your own private barge rental and itinerary. Private barges come with bedrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen and a sitting area. Have a picnic on the river bank or dine out on shore. Meals and drinks may or may not be included.
