I went on a $7,075 cruise for 9 days. See inside my 344-square-foot suite with a glass sunroom and walk-in closet.

• I went on a nine-day trip aboard the Scenic Spirit, a luxury river cruise that holds 68 guests.
• My 344-square-foot deluxe room had a special area with a glass partition and tons of windows.
• I loved having a butler, multiple seating options, large shower, and walk-in closet.

Americans have been pretty obsessed with cruises this year, especially megaships that hold thousands and have as many restaurants and shops as a small city.

But their vastness and lack of exclusivity aren’t for every traveler. Enter the luxury river cruise.

They’re much smaller and more intimate than the big ships — often holding fewer than 150 travelers — and usually way pricier, too. An all-inclusive river cruise sailing can cost more than triple what you’d pay for a basic cabin on a megaship.

This year, I went on one aboard the Scenic Spirit, which holds up to 68 guests. The nine-day cruise took us along the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia. Afterward, the trip continued with a three-night land-based tour of Siem Reap’s iconic temples.

Scenic is an all-inclusive line, so the price for this cruise and land tour includes lodging, onboard food and drinks, WiFi, excursions, transfers, luggage handling, port charges, tips, and taxes.

Although I received this cruise complimentary, the rate for my sailing would have been about $7,075. Here’s what my 344-square-foot deluxe cabin was like.