Naemanson, you're definitely on to something there. Any idea of the costs and maximum number of people a barge could fit for, let's say, a one week or a little over a week trip through England? Or whatever length of time the takers (count me as interested) want to go for. What a fantastic way to see the country and meet English members of the mudcat family. I've never been to England, and am considering a hiking tour of Cornwall in the Fall. This barge trip could easily pre-empt that one. Great idea!-chanteyranger