Sanctuary Retreats on the Nile at a glance
Sanctuary Retreats currently operates 3 river-cruise vessels on the Nile, with an average passenger count of 53. 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 Nile itself flows through Egypt, Sudan over 6650 kilometres. Nile cruises run between Luxor and Aswan, almost always as part of a guided land package that includes Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza. Modern Nile vessels are sun-deck oriented with shaded pools and outdoor lounges; the most luxurious operate as floating boutique hotels with under twenty staterooms. Headline destinations served by Sanctuary Retreats on this river include Luxor, Aswan, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel.
Sanctuary Retreats ships sailing the Nile
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Nile Adventurer | 44 | 2013 |
| Sanctuary Sun Boat III | 36 | 2002 |
| Sanctuary Sun Boat IV | 80 | 2007 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Wonders of Egypt & the Nile | 12 nights | Cairo · Luxor · Esna · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · Abu Simbel |
| Treasures of Egypt | 8 nights | Cairo · Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan |