Sanctuary Sun Boat III

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Capacity: 81
Built: 1993

Guests: 36
Crew: 45

Length: 61 m / 200 ft
Width: 14 m / 46 ft

Suites: 18
Gross Tonnage: 800 gt

Beam: 14 m / 46 ft
Cruising Speed: 7 kn / 13 kph / 8 mph

Ship Overview

The Sanctuary Sun Boat III is an intimate river yacht representing the ultimate in luxury Nile cruises. Style, comfort and refinement are reflected throughout, with white and ecru tones combined to create warmth and depth. This elegant Egypt cruise boat accommodates up to 36 guests on three, four and seven night cruises.

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. Modelled on the opulent era of the 20s and 30s, this graceful cruiser has exquisite facilities from delicious gourmet dining in the restaurant to sipping refreshing cocktails around the pool area on the sun deck, or enjoying afternoon tea in the stunning lounge. The Sanctuary Sun Boat III has 18 beautifully designed unique cabins which include two royal suites and two presidential suites.

Has several times been voted one of the top 100 most beautiful boats in the world by Condé Nast readers
Choice of three to eight night itineraries, led by best Egyptologists
Award-winning chefs
Only 18 cabins, allowing for an intimate and personalised Nile cruise
First boat in over 15 years to cruise from Cairo to Aswan, opening up new sites to guests including Beni Hassan rock tombs

Staterooms / Suites

Luxury Cabin (17M²)
Presidential Suite (29M²)
Royal Suite (36M²)

Features

The 14 luxury cabins are all beautifully appointed with old fashioned four poster beds, draped with Egyptian linens. The shutters are the traditional focal point of the cabin and are a striking design element. The warm colours of the cabin and traditional tones evoke the glamour of the 1930s.