Sanctuary MS Nile Adventurer

Luxury Nile Cruise Boat
Cairo & Nile Adventurer cruise -- 8 days / 7 nights – Luxor to Aswan

A cruise on the Nile should be a magical and enchanting experience. And with the Sanctuary M.S. Nile Adventurer, it becomes exactly that. An intimate and luxurious haven, with only 32 cabins and offering three and four night cruises.

The exquisite style of the boat takes its inspiration from thousands of years of both Phaoronic and modern Egyptian culture and heritage.

Elegant yet cozy, sophisticated yet homey, the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer will cocoon you in warm splendor as you sail down the Nile on your mystical journey.

ACCOMMODATION 
The Sanctuary M.S. Nile Adventurer is a floating paradise with 32 beautifully designed cabins. The two presidential suites, two deluxe cabins and 28 standard cabins have all been created with guests' comfort in mind. Spacious rooms and modern state of the art bathrooms are the hallmarks of each cabin.

All cabins are fully air-conditioned with individual control, and have Nile view plus private bathroom with bathtub, shower and hairdryer, mini bar and LCD television with satellite. International telephone access is available through the reception.

FACILITIES 
Launched in 1990 and last renovated in 2009, the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer has an upper sun deck with swimming pool, a shaded deck with an outdoor bar and a lounge bar terrace. The restaurant is spacious and seats 75. In addition, there is a library and games room with computer and internet access. Along with a gymnasium and a massage room, there is also a gift shop and laundry services. For guests wishing to relax there is room service, in addition to a sun deck snack bar

For added comfort, there is a no smoking policy throughout the boat, except on the open decks. A no mobile phone policy operates throughout the internal public areas of the boat to ensure relaxation.

ONBOARD ACTIVITIES 
Entertainment schedules during cruises are adjusted according to the needs of each group of guests and the exact sailing schedule.

However, every cruise on the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer includes a colourful 'galabeya party' which gives guests the opportunity to dress up in traditional Egyptian clothing and dance to Arabic music. There is also a performance by a belly dancer, accompanied by a whirling dervish show in Luxor. The Sanctuary Nile Adventurer features a trio of authentic Egyptian musicians in Aswan during afternoon tea.

ITINERARY
Explore the ancient world of the pharaohs on our exciting three and four night cruises

With our specially created itineraries, you have the freedom to see the wonders of Ancient Egypt on an exhilarating three night cruise or a more relaxed four night cruise. Walk amidst the wonders of the Valley of the Kings with our renowned Egyptologists, stroll through the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, or visit the outstanding Temple of Karnak, which took over 1,200 years to complete.

DINING 
International cuisine as well as local flavor ensures we cater to all tastes. Sumptuous buffets, elegant a-la-carte dinners, extensive local and international wine lists and open deck barbecues are all offered. Our expert chefs can also cater to specific dietary needs of guests.

ENVIRONMENT & RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL 
Strict recycling and hygiene procedures are followed on board, minimising impact on the local environment. In addition, Sanctuary has cleaned and made extensive alterations to one of the docking areas in the area - transforming an informal rubbish dump into a small garden. This exemplifies how we always strive to promote a greener, cleaner Egypt.

CHILDREN 
Egypt enchants all visitors, young and old alike. For our younger guests on the Sanctuary M.S. Nile Adventurer, specialists are available upon request to educate and entertain children throughout the day, enriching their experience on board. Please note that for safety concerns, children must be three or over to board the boat.

OTHER INFORMATION

Onboard payments 
The total bill should be paid at the end of the cruise in Egyptian Pounds or US Dollars. We accept traveller's cheques, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Passengers do not need to carry cash on board.

Electricity
All cabins have 220 volt electrical outlets.

Dress Code 
A casual dress code is in effect. It is requested that shoes, shirts and trousers/shorts are worn in the lounge, dining room and library, and that gentlemen wear long trousers for dinner and a jacket for farewell dinner.

Safety and Security 
A doctor and fully equipped medical kit are on board. All staff are trained in First Aid and Crisis Management.

Smoke detectors are installed in all cabins with fire hoses and extinguishers in all public areas.

The ship's main entrances have metal detectors and trained plain-clothes security personnel are on board.

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To Book...

For more information about the Cairo/Nile Adventurer Cruise itinerary, please call Cecelia at the Egypt & Beyond office on tel: 011 678 6165/4777 or fax: 011 678 5789 or e-mail: cecelia@egyptandbeyond.co.za  / info@egyptandbeyond.co.za