River Cruise Travel Guide
Our Favorite Riverboats
The American Serenade has the distinction of winning Cruise Critic’s 2023 Editors’ Picks Award for Best New River Cruise Ship of the Year, which was the first time an American ship has been honored with this prize. The American Serenade explores the Mississippi River and combines comfortable amenities with a sleek riverboat design.
Enjoy the MS Renoir riverboat views of the Seine and surrounding countryside.
Sail along the winding Douro River to the fairy-tale landscapes of Portugal.
Built in 2002, and refurbished in 2025, the CF Mekong’s Toum Tiou I sails the Mekong River in Cambodia and Vietnam from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City.
Embark on the Amazon Clipper Premium, our privately chartered Amazonian riverboat, to explore the very heart of the Amazon.
Road Scholar works with a number of cruise lines to provide an authentic regional experience, using regional companies with a local crew whenever possible.
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Educational River Cruises
“This program was a marvelous eye-opener for countries I had only heard about in stories. Traveling by riverboat was the perfect way to experience Southeast Asia, allowing us to learn about and admire the countryside without the worry of how to get to our next destination. This adventure combined challenge with time for relaxation, reflection and sociable unwinding. I especially loved sitting on the foredeck of our riverboat watching the world of the Mekong pass by.”
— Mary, from Stamford, Conn. | Road Scholar Class of 2015 —