Sanctuary Retreats on the Irrawaddy at a glance
Sanctuary Retreats currently operates 1 river-cruise vessel on the Irrawaddy, with an average passenger count of 42. The line is headquartered in London, United Kingdom and was founded in 1995; Part of A&K Travel Group, Sanctuary Retreats operates a small fleet of luxury river vessels including the Sanctuary Sun Boat III and IV (Nile), Sanctuary Ananda (Irrawaddy) and Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer (Yangtze), each designed for fewer than 100 guests with all-balcony cabins.
The Irrawaddy itself flows through Myanmar over 2170 kilometres. The Irrawaddy — known locally as the Ayeyarwady — flows the length of Myanmar from the Himalayan foothills to the Andaman Sea. River cruises typically run between Mandalay and Bagan, where more than two thousand brick temples dot the plain. Pandaw and Heritage Line operate the only year-round overnight fleets. Headline destinations served by Sanctuary Retreats on this river include Bagan, Mandalay, Yangon, the Ayeyarwady delta, Mingun.
Sanctuary Retreats ships sailing the Irrawaddy
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Ananda | 42 | 2014 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Bagan to Mandalay | 8 nights | Mandalay · Sagaing · Mingun · Yandabo · Pakokku · Bagan |
| Irrawaddy Explorer | 11 nights | Yangon · Pyay · Bagan · Pakokku · Mandalay · Mingun |