Luxury Cruising on the Nile, Egypt
Sanctuary Sun Boat IV
The Sanctuary Sun Boat IV is a luxurious and indulgent cruiser featuring modern and contemporary decor with delicate art deco influences.
The Sanctuary Sun Boat IV is a luxurious and indulgent cruiser featuring modern and contemporary decor with delicate art deco influences.
The Sanctuary Sun Boat IV is a luxurious and indulgent cruiser featuring modern and contemporary decor with delicate art deco influences.
The Sanctuary Sun Boat IV is a luxurious and indulgent cruiser featuring modern and contemporary decor with delicate art deco influences.
Location
You’ll travel the Nile in style and comfort from Luxor to Aswan and Aswan to Luxor, with all the modern conveniences you might need, alongside knowledgeable Egyptologists who unravel the mysteries of the ancient world.
This particular boat welcomes children over ten years old and can arrange special entertainment and educational activities for your younger family members.
This particular boat welcomes children over ten years old and can arrange special entertainment and educational activities for your younger family members.
Accommodation
There are 36 comfortable cabins, all with air-conditioning and the majority with floor to ceiling windows that flood your cabin with natural light and, of course, give you spectacular views of the mighty river.
Cabins feature natural tones and are dotted with fresh flowers which combine to create a tranquil space of solace for you to unwind. Should you require more space, there are four suites on board.
On the sun deck you can enjoy soaking up the rays of the Egyptian sun and refreshing with a cool cocktail. After a day of sightseeing,
Cabins feature natural tones and are dotted with fresh flowers which combine to create a tranquil space of solace for you to unwind. Should you require more space, there are four suites on board.
On the sun deck you can enjoy soaking up the rays of the Egyptian sun and refreshing with a cool cocktail. After a day of sightseeing,
hop in the pool for a rejuvenating swim or sit back on a sun lounger with your latest read. The pool itself is heated and lined with Egyptian marble, adding to the luxurious feel of this beautiful Nile cruiser.
Another sun deck below is under cover, perfect for enjoying a bite to eat or sipping a coffee whilst taking in the impressive views of the glittering water.
The lounge and bar offers the perfect spot to chat with fellow passengers about what you’ve seen that day. Inside the restaurant you’ll find dark woods, pale fabrics and delicate lighting alongside huge windows that allow you to indulge in being in such a truly magnificent location.
Throughout the day, expert chefs serve a fresh selection of international and traditional Egyptian cuisine for you to enjoy.
Another sun deck below is under cover, perfect for enjoying a bite to eat or sipping a coffee whilst taking in the impressive views of the glittering water.
The lounge and bar offers the perfect spot to chat with fellow passengers about what you’ve seen that day. Inside the restaurant you’ll find dark woods, pale fabrics and delicate lighting alongside huge windows that allow you to indulge in being in such a truly magnificent location.
Throughout the day, expert chefs serve a fresh selection of international and traditional Egyptian cuisine for you to enjoy.
Experiences
A cruise between Luxor and Aswan (both directions) in the company of expert Egyptologist guides.
Highlights: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo and an afternoon aboard a traditional Felucca.
On board: Enjoy excellent facilities including the heated pool, library, games room and gymnasium.
Highlights: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo and an afternoon aboard a traditional Felucca.
On board: Enjoy excellent facilities including the heated pool, library, games room and gymnasium.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
Conservation
Sanctuary Retreats (SR) work throughout Africa and have multiple philanthropic projects that they implement. A persistent problem throughout rural Africa is human-wildlife conflict mitigation and SR seeks to educate children about their local wildlife and inspires them to appreciate the unique species they share their home with. SR is building a new generation of wildlife and conservation advocates throughout rural Africa that will benefit people and wildlife alike.
Community
Sanctuary Retreats is working toward eliminating the health inequalities which continue to be pervasive throughout Africa. Sanctuary Retreats believe creating access to clean drinking water is the best way to fight this.
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