A luxurious floating haven, Sanctuary Sun Boat IV offers an intimate and relaxed cruising experience on the epic Nile River. See ancient Egypt’s extraordinary historical sites on 4-night cruises which depart from Luxor and Aswan. You can lengthen your cruise to 8 nights by combining 2 cruises. Furnished in a chic, contemporary style with art deco influence, expect luxury cabins, quality service, gourmet dining and excellent excursions.
This boat has 36 Standard Cabins, 2 Royal and 2 Presidential Suites. Cabins are spacious with floor-to-ceiling windows which make lazy mornings a real pleasure. Facilities include a fine dining restaurant with picture windows, an elegant bar and lounge area, a fully equipped gym, a massage room and a shaded pool deck with a lounge bar. International cuisine along with local flavour ensures that the chef caters to all tastes. Elegant a la carte dinners and extensive local and international wine lists are available on the upper deck where barbecues are served. A colourful ‘galabeya party’ gives guests the opportunity to dress up in traditional Egyptian clothing and dance to Arabic music. A Folkloric show, accompanied by a whirling dervish show in Aswan is available along with a cooking demonstration.
5-star Nile Cruise ship for exploring the Nile Valley
Knowledgeable Egyptologist guides in small groups
Cooking classes with award- winning chefs
Sail around the Nile Islands in a traditional Egyptian felucca
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40 Cabins & Suites
10 Years +
Open All Year
Full Board
Scenic
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Clarissa Henderson, 12th September 2025
Holiday to Sanctuary Sun Boat IV
Except for the size of the room, this Sanctuary Sun Boat was wonderful. Food was excellent, service terrific and the A & K guide was delightful. Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend so much time with.
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40 Cabins & Suites
10 Years +
Open All Year
Full Board
Scenic
Boat Trip
Photography
Cultural Experiences
Archaeological Sites
