While out on a boat ride Thursday 07/29/2005 with Crusher, Jim Dunphy and Joel Dunphy we came across a rather unusual cruise ship on the Illinois River.  The boat is called the "River Explorer".  It consists of two giant barges that are basically plush hotels and is pushed by a regular tow boat.  Here's a pic of the boys and a link to pictures I took of the "River Explorer".

 

River Explorer pictures:   http://www.captainweil.com/RiverBargeExcursions

 

Enjoy, Darryll