Unlike any other ‘cruise’ holidays, we employ only the finest floating boutique hotels with a limited number of travellers to create a private, club-like atmosphere.
Secluded docks as well as carefully designed itineraries in each location offer you the ultimate in cruising. On board, your expectations will be exceeded, whilst outside, there’s a whole new world for you to discover. Our ships provide expedition cruising on the Nile in Egypt and the Irrawaddy and Chindwin in Myanmar.
This great land’s ancient past lives on in its majestic monuments and relics created by one of the most impressive civilisations history has seen. This rich history has created a tapestry of cultural and archaeological treasures unmatched anywhere – so much so that the country is home to an estimated third of the world’s antiquities. Follow the mighty Nile as it flows through the heart of Egypt on one of four luxurious ships, Sanctuary Sun Boat III, Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, Sanctuary Nile Adventurer and Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau.
Let us take you in style on voyages of breathtaking beauty and discovery along the mysterious rivers of Myanmar on board our custom-built ship, Sanctuary Ananda. Cruise the majestic Irrawaddy between Bhamo and Yangon, visiting temples, pagodas, palaces and monasteries along the way. Journeys on the Chindwin will take you to places visitors rarely see through the jungles of the North, forgotten villages and ancient towns almost to the Indian border.
Sanctuary Ananda
Welcome aboard the Sanctuary Ananda. Custom-built using traditional Myanmar materials and arranged over four decks, our floating palace combines all the comforts of 5-star contemporary luxury with the refined elegance of authentic Burmese design.
Sanctuary Sun Boat IV
Furnished in a contemporary chic style, with an Art Deco influence, the modern fittings and cutting edge technology on board the boutique Sanctuary Sun Boat IV are combined with sophisticated public areas with luxurious teak flooring for an elegant finish.
Sanctuary Sun Boat III
Evoking the heyday of Egypt’s past, the Sanctuary Sun Boat III has several times been voted among the top 100 most beautiful boats in the world by Condé Nast readers. Style, comfort, and elegance combine to recreate the opulent era of the ‘20s and ‘30s and the ultimate in luxury and relaxation.
Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
The Sanctuary Nile Adventurer is widely regarded as one of the best boutique ships on the epic Nile, and named as one of National Geographic’s ‘Journeys of a lifetime’. With just 32 cabins, the ship has been decorated in a modern, comfortable style and provided a taste of genuine 5-star luxury on a timeless river.
Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau
Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau is a stunning dahabiya, available only for private charter. Tailor your cruise and each day’s sightseeing by choosing from an à la carte style itinerary led by our renowned Egyptologists. An oasis of calm, the Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau is reminiscent of the glamour of old-world sailing.