About Sanctuary Ananda
Sanctuary Ananda belongs to Sanctuary Retreats's Sanctuary Irrawaddy series and entered service in 2014. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 65 metres in length and accommodates up to 42 guests in 21 staterooms across 3 passenger decks.
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. Sanctuary Ananda reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.
The ship's typical home waters are the Irrawaddy, where she runs 2 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.
Cabin categories
The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.
| Category | Square feet | Deck | Window / view | Max guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strand Cabin | 290 sq ft | Main Deck | French balcony | 2 |
| Sun Deck Suite | 420 sq ft | Sun Deck | Outside balcony | 2 |
Deck plan
Sanctuary Ananda is laid out across 3 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.
Onboard amenities
- Sun deck with shaded lounge area
- Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
- Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
- Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
- Lift between most passenger decks
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Hair salon and small fitness room
- All-inclusive beverages, gratuities and shore excursions
Featured itineraries
The voyages below are representative of those Sanctuary Ananda sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagan to Mandalay | 8 nights | Mandalay · Sagaing · Mingun · Yandabo · Pakokku · Bagan | Irrawaddy |
| Irrawaddy Explorer | 11 nights | Yangon · Pyay · Bagan · Pakokku · Mandalay · Mingun | Irrawaddy |