About Us
NOAH
It is estimated that Noah was about 525 years old when: 4 “The Nephilim were on the earth…” 5 “The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become…” 7 So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created–and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground–for I regret that I have made them”. 8 “But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.” 14 (God said to Noah) “So make yourself an ark…” 17 “I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish”. Genesis 6:4a, 5a, 7-8, 14a and 17 NIV
What a great opportunity and privilege to experience The Ark Encounter where a biblical replica has been constructed to help us see how Noah built the ark, loaded the animals, and provided room and board for an estimated 6,477 animals for 370 days. PLUS, our tour includes many more exciting attractions.
All tours are specifically designed for the Active Senior*. Located in Williamstown, Kentucky, approximately 30 miles South of Cincinnati, Ohio, The Ark Encounter provides ramp access to all areas of the museum with motorized carts available for rent, if needed. This is an all-inclusive tour. All meals, hotel accommodations , attractions, transportation and professional tour guide are included.
All 6-day tours will leave DFW or surrounding areas on Monday mornings and return on Saturday evenings. This way, you will not miss your Sunday services.
Let’s go!! This is a chance of a lifetime to see what the Lord did through Noah and the opportunity to build your faith in our living God of all creation!!!
Click here to view the itinerary that we think you will really love!! **
*The motorcoach is not equipped to accommodate wheelchairs. Also, you must be able to climb stairs to get on and off of the motorcoach and make your way down the aisle without the aid of devices like walkers, etc. This is a safety measure regarding any emergency evacuation should it become necessary. Passengers must be comfortable walking throughout the day and standing for a few hours at a time when learning in museums and etc. This is a “Level 2” tour industry “activity level standard”.
**We are happy to discuss other excursion options in Nashville and Memphis if desired.
How We Began
One day, a friend at church was describing to Stan that he and his wife had just returned from a senior trip to see Noah’s Ark. Stan was surprised as he had never known it existed. The friend said that the visit had a deep impact on their spiritual life and their relationship as a couple. That evening, Stan accessed “The Ark Experience” website and was impressed not only with the amount of information that the Ark presented but also the quality that he saw in its presentation. Coupled with his motorcoach touring experience, and knowledge of motorcoach operations, he felt that he wanted to create a tour of Noah’s Ark to help others have this phenomenal experience.
A few weeks later, Stan drove from Dallas to see and experience Noah’s Ark. It was many times over what he could have ever imagined. He then traveled to Cincinnati, Nashville and Memphis to meet, review, and discuss additional attractions to visit while on the tour.
He sincerely felt that the Lord had led him to create this opportunity to make it easier, fun and more convenient for passengers to have this experience. Since this tour includes The Ark, The Creation Museum and additional attractions, he realized this could also be an evangelistic opportunity to invite friends and family who were not believers. And a chance to expose our grandkids to biblical truth.
Stan is a senior himself. He has designed this tour for active senior groups, individuals, couples and families. (I.e. Breaks every 2 to 2 ½ hours while traveling and hotels that serve dinner (where available) giving more time to rest in the evenings versus taking time to go out to dinner.)
*The company is incorporated as “Tours by Stan, Inc.” and DBA “Noah’s Ark Motorcoach Tours”.
View the sample itinerary by CLICKING HERE.
About Our Founder
Stan, first and foremost, loves the Lord with all of his heart and is committed to continue learning biblical truth and passing that knowledge on to others. He’s the proud father of two adult sons and grandfather (“Boompah”) to two fabulous grandchildren!!
Stan has been the minister of music, worship leader and choir director of five churches in his music career. He was the director of choral activities and voice professor at Florida Bible College for four years and the choir director and Bible teacher at a Christian high school for four years in Dallas.
As an accomplished soloist, he recorded a solo album in Gaither Studios and then toured for two years ministering through church solo concerts. Stan also sang in the Dallas Symphony Chorus as an auditioned second bass for 26 years. He was also a film and video producer/director with the company he created for 30 years.
The past 7 years, in his retirement, have been spent as a part-time Charter Motorcoach Operator taking over 200 groups on out-of-town trips. Thus, his extensive experience with tours, motorcoaches and tour directors. During that time, he has written a book entitled, “50 Elements to Have a Healthy, Growing Relationship”. He is also a handwriting analyst of over 25 years.
Stan has earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Mississippi State University, a Bachelor of Biblical Education from Florida Bible College, a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and 30 credit hours toward a Master of Music Education from the University of North Texas.
All of this is to say that Stan is a mature, experienced, educated professional who desires to serve the Lord with all his heart.
You will enjoy meeting him!!