What Makes Us Unique?

    • Vessels For Honor Rafting Company is a Christian owned and operated business
    • We are pro-life. Safety is a top priority. (All of our river guides receive twice the State required training). We use top grade rafting equipment that is inspected daily.
    • Guides adhere to our corporate values of integrity, excellence, hospitality, and winsomeness.
    • We begin each rafting trip with a prayer.
    • The state use fee ( the greater of $3.00 or 5%) is included in our list price.
    • We offer the most competitive price for full-day rafting adventures through Bighorn Sheep Canyon.
    • We are the only Outfitter to offer a 3/4 day tour from Texas Creek to Parkdale (5 miles farther than the typical 1/2 day trip).
    • 3/4 day and full-day rafting tours launch from our location at Texas Creek minimizing the time spent in a shuttle bus.
    • Our half-day Royal Gorge trip departs once per day subject to rationing.
    • Additional discounts are available for groups, ministries, and corporations. ($5 off) with 15 or more people.
    • Group organizers go free when coordinating a group of over 15 people.
    • We are a smaller whitewater rafting company and trips are subject to space available – advanced reservations are strongly recommended.
    • Active members of the Arkansas River Outfitters Association in both Canon City and Westcliffe chambers of commerce.
    • We donate the greater of 10% of our net profit or 1% of our gross income to local non-profits that support family and pro-life efforts.
    • Open Monday through Saturday – Closed Sundays to provide our employees a day of rest.