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"Exploring the Rivers with a Splash" by Marshall Brodie - The Miami Herald, July 7, 2005

"Tour Group Arrives by Personal Watercraft" published in The News-Press, Ft. Myers, Fla.- October 19, 2004

"Tenn-Tom River Adventure" Article published in The Commercial Dispatch, Columbus, MS. - July 16, 2004

An Article by O'Neill Williams about Discovery River Tours

RiverBoat Ramber Civilized Crusing by Waterbike , by David Seidman , Boating

PWC Magazine/ Premier Edition 2001, The Great Pee Dee River, South Carolina


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2008 Tour Dates

 

NEW!! Black Warrior River Run - Sold Out !!
2 DAYS
June 7-8, 2008 (Sat. – Sun.)

$625 + Fuel* (see below) per person (All-lnclusive)
Based on Double Occupancy - Single occupancy available for an additional $40

Our newest river adventure on the Black Warrior River is the perfect “starter” trip for new touring enthusiasts and a fun run for the veteran travelers, too!

This two-day tour will begin in the Tuscaloosa area early Saturday morning and Day One will include 120 river miles and navigation through one lock before arriving at our destination of Demopolis, Alabama. You’ll enjoy a great lunch and some great scenery along the way, and you’re likely to see a barge or two up close as they make their way down river from the coal fields in northern Alabama. Upon arrival in Demopolis, we’ll dock at the marina, have a great dinner and settle in to our casual riverside accommodations for a night of rest.

After breakfast on Day Two, the group will head back up river the 120 miles to Tuscaloosa with lunch and fuel provided along the way. Two days……Two locks…….240 miles of ride time. Not a bad way to start the season!

Place Your Reservations for the Black Warrior River Trip, June 07-08, 2008


 Cape Fear River Trip - Only 2 Spots Left!
3 DAYS
June 23-25, 2008 (Mon.-Wed.)


$ 1025+ Fuel* (see below) per person (All-Inclusive)
Based on Double Occupancy - Single Occupancy available for an additional $140

This river trip takes us to eastern North Carolina. We begin the trip in Fayetteville, N.C. and we'll travel the beautiful Cape Fear River down to Wilmington which will be our base for two nights. Along the route we'll take the group through this river's unique, and antique, lock system, built over 70 years ago and still manually operated today. (These locks originally catered to commercial traffic and therefore still remain closed on the weekends.) This once bustling waterway still shows signs of commercial activity from it's distant past, but is now quiet, becoming a road less traveled.

We'll spend two nights on the Wilmington riverfront at their most recently renovated hotel and our reserved docking is just a few feet away. The entire Wilmington riverfront is within easy walking distance and offers many fine shops, restaurants and historical buildings. You may want to take time to tour the battleship U.S.S. North Carolina, which is moored directly across the river from the hotel. Day 2 will offer some free time to explore the town after our 86-mile morning run up the Northeast Cape Fear River. This is a classic coastal Carolina blackwater river, loaded with cypress and hardwoods and always makes for a beautiful ride (especially on a weekday!).

Day 3 will take us back up the Cape Fear River to return to our start point of Fayetteville. Again, we'll traverse the 3 locks and enjoy lunch along the way. All in all, a truly unique ride covering 310 miles over the 3 days.

Click Here to Place Your reservations for Cape Fear River Trip, June 23-25, 2008


 Savannah River Tour
3 DAYS
Oct. 03-05, 2008 (Fri.-Sun.)
NEW DATE!!

$ 1095+ Fuel* (see below) per person (All-Inclusive)
Based on Double Occupancy - Single Occupancy available for an additional $195

This is the "original" Discovery River Tour and still gets rave reviews each and every year. The scenic river, great food and superior lodging are what have made this trip a classic for over 15 years.

We start this fabulous trip in Augusta, GA, and you'll travel 180 miles on Day One to the trendy destination of Savannah, GA. This is one of our most secluded long distance runs and boasts plenty of lush vegetation along side the quiet beauty of a real natural river. We'll provide a lunch catered riverside just for you, as well as refreshments and snacks at each stop along the way.

You'll reach civilization and industry again just a few miles before our destination of Savannah, and after making your way through the bustling historic riverfront, the group will enjoy a great dinner and then catch our shuttle to your first-class accommodations located right on Savannah's famous River Street.

Day 2 offers a full day of fun in Savannah including a guided trip on the scenic back rivers and creeks of the area and lunch upon your return. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy in the city of Savannah. Browse through the Riverfront shops, tour the Historic and Victorian Districts by horse and carriage, or just relax and do your sight-seeing that night. After a fun-filled day, you'll meet up with the group for a fabulous dinner on River Street.

Awaken on Day 3 to the quiet beauty of the river in early morning. Enjoy a full breakfast and then we're off to our final destination and return to Augusta. Once again, you'll enjoy a topnotch lunch and refreshments along the way. Back in Augusta, you'll receive your commemorative t-shirt to take home with you along with the memories from this 420 mile River Adventure.

Click Here to Place Your reservations for Savannah River Tour, Oct. 03-05, 2008


 Encore Return!! The Tenn-Tom River Adventure
5 DAYS
July 21-25, 2008 (Mon.-Fri.)

$2225 + Fuel* (see below) per person (All-Inclusive )
Based on SINGLE Occupancy - Double occupancy DISCOUNT is $210 per person

We would like to announce the return of our greatest river adventure ever, the Tenn-Tom River Adventure! Get ready for a five day, 780-mile journey of a lifetime that will take you as far north as Columbus, Mississippi and as far south as Mobile Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. You'll travel on six different rivers and traverse 10 locks along the way.

Your adventure starts early morning in Demopolis, AL and takes you south down the Tombigbee River through two locks and a whopping 215 miles to close out Day 1. Along the way you’ll split off on the Tensaw River and complete the day’s run down through the beautiful Mobile-Tensaw Delta region. We'll land on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay at the wonderful bed and breakfast that will be our home base for the next two nights. Great food and specatcular sunsets enjoyed from our private 200' pier will make this one of the best stops on our journey.

Day 2 will offer some rest and relaxation but will also include an awesome day-trip through the area creeks, rivers and bayous of the vast, spectacular Delta Region. Day 3 sees you off early again to make the return to Demopolis where we'll enjoy a fabulous dinner and a well deserved night of rest. Day 4 will take the group north to Columbus, MS and will show you the incredible high bluffs and old river channels that make this section so unique. Day 5 will deliver you back to your original start point of Demopolis and will close out a truly grand adventure.

This trip was designed especially for the hardy river traveler that craves plenty of ride time, so if you have a yearnng for a real accomplishment and your craft is capable of maintaining forty-five m.p.h., then this is the ultimate PWC trip for you!

Click Here to Place Your Reservations for the Tenn-Tom July 21-25, 2008


 The Pee Dee-Waccamaw River Tour - Sold Out!
3 DAYS
Sept. 19-21, 2008 (Fri.-Sun.)

$ 1075 + Fuel* (see below) per person (All-lnclusive)
Based on Double or Single Occupancy

Always one of our favorites! You'll start near St. Stephen, S.C. on the Santee River and make your way down to the Intracoastal Waterway, through Georgetown and on to the Great Pee Dee River, where you'll pass through the narrow, trail-like sections of the Samworth Wildlife Management Area, then as the river widens, you'll see the splendor of the old rice plantations which can only be seen from the river. After a short run down beautiful, unspoiled Bull Creek, then it's north on the Waccamaw River to Conway, S.C. for an overnight stay. Day Two will be spent in the Conway area offering more time on the water, as well as time to relax and explore by land. Another fabulous dinner is scheduled to close out a full day of fun and exploration. On Day Three you will have a full day on the water as you make your way back to the start point to complete your 325 mile trip.

Along the rivers of the over 5 million year old Waccamaw Basin you'll see nature undisturbed and will enjoy the primitive beauty of a blackwater river. You'll also witness the rare and wonderful sight of a clear water river and a blackwater river joining together and eventually mixing on their way to the ocean.

Conway is a historic riverfront town located right on the Waccamaw River. Our home for two days is a beautiful Bed & Breakfast Inn located on the town's riverwalk; conveniently located to restaurants, shops, a museum, picnic area and the PWC friendly marina. Truely an adventure you'll never forget!!

Click Here to Place Your reservations for The Pee Dee-Waccamaw River Trip, Sept. 19-21, 2008


 NEW!! St. Johns River Tour - Only 6 Spots Left!
3 DAYS
Oct. 25-27, 2008 (Sat.-Mon.)


$985 + Fuel* (see below) per person (All-Inclusive)
Based on Double Occupancy - Single Occupancy available for an additional $90

On this new river trip we’ll explore the St. Johns River and some of its unique attractions that will take us far, far away from the Florida crowds and beaches. We’ll begin the journey in Palatka, FL on Saturday morning and the group will make their way south on Day One to our destination of Sanford, FL. Along the way, we’ll take you on some of the beautiful back creeks that are hidden from the main channel and we’ll stop to enjoy one of the many natural springs that Florida is famous for. You’ll pass through Lake George (Florida’s 2nd largest lake) and Lake Monroe before arrival at our docking and lakeside accommodations in Sanford. We’ll close the day out with a fabulous dinner cruise aboard the 98-foot, triple decked, vintage 1942 river ship named Romance.

On Day Two, the group will head out mid-morning on a 52 mile round trip run that will lead us south beyond the marked river channel. You’ll twist and wind through the more narrow sections of the St. Johns that are lined with lush hyacinth and marsh grasses. You should see quite a sampling of central Florida’s wildlife along this route where native bird and gator sightings are usually plentiful. After a great lunch on Lake Harney you’ll weave your way back to Sanford just in time for a siesta or a dip in the pool. You’ll have the afternoon free so you may choose to explore Sanford’s Historic Downtown area before we meet up with the group for dinner.

On the final day of the tour, we’ll lead the Discovery River Tour group north to our original start point. We’ll have lunch along the way and this time we’ll take an adventurous side trip (water levels permitting) on the stunning Ocklawaha River. This route is normally not navigable for the bigger outboard motor boats but it provides a perfect venue for a PWC trip up to the dam at Rodman Reservoir. From here it’s just a short jaunt back to Palatka where our 286 mile river adventure will come to a close.

Click Here to Place Your reservations for St. Johns River Tour, Oct. 25-27, 2008


 Apalach River Run to the Gulf
3 DAYS
Not Scheduled for 2008

TBA per person (All-lnclusive)

This wonderful adventure begins Day One on the Flint River located in the Bainbridge area of South Georgia. From there you’ll enter Lake Seminole and make your way through the Jim Woodruff Lock, a 33-foot drop. Upon exiting the lock you will be in Florida and headed south on the beautiful Apalachicola River. The water is smooth, the vegetation lush and the wildlife abundant. The day’s route will include a detour off the main channel onto the winding Chipola River, with lunch catered along the way.

Back on the Apalachicola River, you’ll complete your 135-mile day as you arrive at our destination of Apalachicola, FL on the Gulf of Mexico! Our home for 2 days will be this quaint coastal town, known for some of the best seafood the Panhandle has to offer. We’ll overnight at the beautiful and charming Historic Gibson Inn. Built in 1907, it still boasts the best accommodations in town.

Relax on your own, see the town or join the group on Day Two for a PWC run over to East Bay near Panama City. The uninhabited route offers some great scenery and a good chance to spot some dolphins and other interesting wildlife. We’ll have lunch and return to “Apalach” in the afternoon leaving some time for you to just kick back and relax. Enjoy one of the rockers on the huge wraparound porch or stroll around town to see the historic homes, shops or the Maritime Museum. Whatever you chose to do, the group will meet up later for dinner and a chance to try out some of that fine seafood you’ve been hearing about.

On Day 3 we’ll return to the Bainbridge area via the Apalachicola River, Chipola River, Lake Seminole and the Flint River. You’ve completed the 380-mile Apalach River Run to the Gulf (and back)! Upon your return, you’ll receive your commemorative t-shirt and our crew will assist with your departure. The wonderful memories we’ve captured in photos throughout trip will be mailed to each guest.



 The Alabama River Run
3 DAYS
Not Scheduled for 2008

TBA per person (All-lnclusive)

This river tour begins just south of Selma, Alabama on the Alabama River. The group will depart early Sunday from the Roland Cooper State Park and make their way south on what is considered to be a very remote and uninhabited section of river. You'll pass through two locks on the way to our destination and will a scenic route down a wilderness river. Near the end of the 186-mile day we'll merge onto the Mobile River and reach our destination just north of Mobile Bay.

After a short shuttle into downtown Mobile, you'll arrive at the Historic Inn that will host our group for the next two nights. Listed on the national register of historic places, this circa 1862 hotel offers beautifully restored lodging, an interior courtyard and a swimming pool. We'll share more about the history and secrets of this fascinating location while on the trip.

On Day Two, the group will head out mid-morning on a 60+ mile run through the always amazing Mobile-Tensaw Delta. You'll twist and wind through beautiful creeks and narrow pipeline canals and the route will take you under some of the lowest and some of the tallest bridges of any trips we do. We'll share some of our favorite waterways, like Bayou Canot, Bayou Sara and Big Lizard Creek. After a great lunch and a fuel top-off you'll weave your way back to our docking location and catch a shuttle to the Inn. You'll have some free time to explore the downtown area, relax at the pool or take a nap before dinner.

On Tuesday, the final day of the tour, we'll lead the group back up river 186 miles to our original start point. Once again, you'll traverse two locks and enjoy a fabulous lunch along the way. As the sun begins to wane in the Alabama sky, you'll complete your 432-mile journey and your glimpse at a forgotten piece of an American River.


 Cumberland River Tour
3 DAYS
Not Scheduled for 2008

TBA per person (All-Inclusive )

On this Discovery expedition you'll experience the most eastern and northern reaches of the navigable Cumberland River. The trip begins in Burkesville, Kentucky and beauty abounds as you make your way south and west towards Gallatin, Tennessee via the more narrow and remote sections of this beautiful river.

The first two days of this tour will cover 270 miles of river travel, and you'll experience scenery unlike any trip we have ever run. On Day 1 we'll travel 135 miles, winding through high bluffs (some over 200 feet high) and through farm lands abundant in hardwoods, rock and limestone formations. We'll also pass through the Cordell Hull Lock and arrive in Gallatin just in time for a big dinner and a shuttle to our hotel. After a good nights rest, we're back on the water early to re-trace our route and return back to Burkesville. Upon completion of this incredible fast-paced two day run on the river, we'll pull the PWC out for the night in Burkesville and catch some much needed rest time at the beautifuel State Park Lodge on Dale Hollow Lake. To close out the day, we’ll relax and see the sunset from a 96 foot luxury houseboat as we cruise the lake and enjoy a private dinner just for our group.

On Day 3, we'll relax our pace and enjoy the stunning beauty of our start (and end) point on Dale Hollow Lake with a run of nearly 60 miles. After a great lunch you'll be on your way home late Monday afternoon with over 330 miles covered in 3 days.

If you want to get away from it all, enjoy lots of riding, great meals and meeting new friends.....then this awesome adventure is the trip for you.


 Okee-Kissimmee Lake and River Tour
3 DAYS
Not Scheduled for 2008

TBA per person (All-Inclusive)

This tour takes us all to a warm climate and designates Florida's Lake Okeechobee, (2nd largest lake in the U.S.), the nucleus of this trip without taking you through all of the legendary "Big Water." This 365 mile tour will take you East, West and North of the lake and to the South when we travel through the lake.

On Day 1 we'll begin the trip in Indiantown (east of Lake Okeechobee)and run the Port St. Lucie Canal until we lock through into the lake and travel across on it's most protected route along the southern rim. That will funnel us right onto the peaceful and beautiful Caloosahatchee River which will lead us through 3 locks and on into Ft. Myers on the west coast of Florida. Here we'll rest up at our waterfront accommodations conveniently located right next door to the small upscale Marina. At day's end, we will have traveled from near the East coast of Florida all the way to the West coast!! Day 2 will bring us back across the same route and we'll land in Indiantown again for a night of rest and a special dinner for our group at the historic Seminole Inn.

On Day 3 we'll drive a short distance to run our route north of Lake Okeechobee on the Kissimmee River, currently under restoration to revive the old winding river channels. There'll be lots of gator sightings and limited civilization on this beautiful run. So, if you are one of the many that have a hard time ending your riding season each year......then join us on this Fall trip that boasts average high temps in the mid-80's and average low temps in the mid-60's. Hope to see ya there!


 St. Marys River Tour
3 DAYS
Not Scheduled for 2008

TBA / person (All-Inclusive)

Our newest trip! The St. Mary's River Tour takes place in Southeast Georgia where you'll experience a beautiful trilogy of rivers and a piece of the Intracoastal Waterway aboard your PWC. The Altamaha River, the Satilla River and the St. Mary's River will provide incredible scenery and abundant wildlife for your viewing. You're likely to see great blue heron, egrets, gopher tortoises and a gator or two as you make your way through the inland forests, cypress swamps and coastal marshes on your journey.

Our destination of St. Mary's is the second oldest city in the U.S. and is located on the southern-most tip of Georgia. It is a quaint little riverfront town, rich in history and located only 8 miles from the Atlantic Coast. You'll experience a piece of that history at the Inn we'll call home for two nights. Built in 1872, the charming Spencer House Inn is located only one block from the river and the new waterfront park.

September is the perfect time for this trip with average temperatures in St. Mary's between lows of 66 and highs of 86 degrees. You won't want to miss this adventure with over 400 miles of water travel, great accommodations and authentic coastal cuisine. We're sure you'll find this trip to be a real treasure for your river-touring scrapbook.


 The Santee-Cooper Loop Tour
2 DAYS
Not Scheduled for 2008

TBA / per person (All-Inclusive)

Enjoy the fun and sun on Discovery River Tour's only "loop" trip available this year. You'll travel a total of 200 miles on the Santee River, and the Cooper River, as well as the Intracoastal Waterway and the Tailrace Canal.

You'll begin your trip near Moncks Corner, SC on the Santee River and after a continental breakfast served riverside, you'll make your way down river to the Intracoastal Waterway and head North to Georgetown for lunch and an overnight stay in the newest accommodations on the waterway. An afternoon side trip on the Black River is available for those who still crave more time on the water - and for those who want to explore by land, the recently renovated Georgetown River Walk is nearby, and provides restaurants and shopping. Either way, the group will meet up for dinner at one of Georgetown's finest restaurants.

After breakfast, Day 2 will take us on one of the most beautiful and peaceful parts of the Intracoastal Waterway, first to the Isle of Palms for lunch, and then on to Charleston Harbor to see the sites from a new perspective. You'll travel through the harbor and up the Cooper River to our final destination on the Tailrace Canal.

Here we all enjoy the complimentary "Tours End Celebration" and seafood bash and you'll receive your commemorative t-shirt. Photos will be mailed to each guest.


* The fuel for your PWC and the fuel servicing provided by our crew will still remain a part of the hassle free "all-inclusive" tour package we offer. However, due to the unpredictable nature of the oil industry, the fuel will now be expressed as an additional charge and will be variable, dependent on current market pricing in the area around each tour at the time. This will be calculated as an average amount for all PWC on that particular trip (as in years past, when it was included in the tour price). Since market fuel prices can flucuate day to day, the final fuel cost for your tour will be provided at final registration, the night before the tour. Dependent on which trip you choose, all tours will range between 40 and 82 gallons per boat usage, except Tenn-Tom which will use approx. 135 gallons. This should provide you with a reasonable estimate of the cost to you. Our intention is to charge a price that is realistic and fair while still providing the same quality fuel service and delivery as in the past.
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