Welcome to Road Scholar’s Floating Campus!

Imagine a college campus on the water, where you can join inquisitive learners like yourself for a voyage like no other. Enjoy exclusive access to experts who will be with you throughout your journey and learn from them as you take in onboard lectures and educational activities.

The Ocean Albatros expedition ship sails along a fjord with a steep, tree-covered shoreline under a cloudy sky.

Welcome to Road Scholar’s Floating Campus!

Imagine a college campus on the water, where you can join inquisitive learners like yourself for a voyage like no other. Enjoy exclusive access to experts who will be with you throughout your journey and learn from them as you take in onboard lectures and educational activities.

A Classroom on the Water

On Floating Campus voyages, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to experts who will be with you throughout your journey and learn from them as you take in onboard lectures and educational activities. It’s this unique atmosphere that makes our Floating Campus voyages your new favorite classroom!

All Floating Campus voyages include free air from select cities!

 

A massive waterfall cascades into a deep rocky canyon under a glowing sunset sky in the wilds of Iceland.
Free Airfare From Select Cities
Discover the Wilds of Iceland On Board the Ocean Albatros
From 9,999
Length
11 days
Rating
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Historic colorful buildings line the Water of Leith in Dean Village, Edinburgh, Scotland, under a vibrant blue sky with scattered clouds.
Free Airfare From Select Cities
The Ultimate U.K. Voyage: London to Edinburgh on the Ocean Albatros
From 8,699
Length
11 days
Rating
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Ancient brick and stone ruins in Sicily frame a stunning view of smoking, snow-capped Mount Etna in the distance under a clear blue sky.
Free Airfare From Select Cities
Southern Italy, Malta & Sicily — A Small Ship Voyage
From 6,499
Length
10 days
Rating
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The Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill overlooks the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, under a dramatic purple and blue sunset sky.
Free Airfare From Select Cities
Hidden Coasts of Scotland: An Expedition Voyage
From 10,699
Length
12 days
Rating
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A group of travelers in a Zodiac boat approach their expedition ship on the waters of Loch Torridon in Scotland.

Who Is Road Scholar?

Not-for-profit Road Scholar is the world’s largest and most innovative creator of experiential learning opportunities. We have guided generations of lifelong learners on transformative learning adventures from San Francisco to Siberia, and nearly everywhere in between.

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What’s Included?

  • Free airfare from select cities when you enroll early
  • Two onboard experts throughout every journey
  • Customary gratuities, taxes, fees & port expenses throughout the program
  • Road Scholar Assurance Plan — 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency
  • Most meals and hotel overnights, etc. before or after your voyage
  • Field trips in all ports

What Is a Floating Campus?

Our campus on the water, Floating Campus voyages offer the very best of Road Scholar learning and camaraderie. You’ll sail along storied waterways in the company of other people who love to learn as much as you do.

Our Experts

Enjoy lectures and cultural insight from onboard experts who will be with you throughout your journey.

Colorful buildings line the hillside along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal, on a bright, sunny day with boats on the water.

Field Trips in All Ports

You’ll add to your knowledge during field trips that we have created especially for your voyage.

Hotel Overnights

Each of our faculty experts has been carefully selected for their knowledge of the areas you'll be exploring.

“This Road Scholar program exceeded our expectations in every detail of our learning adventure from beginning to conclusion. I can’t imagine a better way to travel for those interested in more than just shopping and selfies.”

 

—Jonathan from Durham, N.C., Road Scholar Class of ‘00