SANCTUARY RETREATS
BOUTIQUE NILE SPECIALIST
Cruise the Nile in style with this ultra-luxurious boutique line. Sanctuary has four very different ships to choose from and sailings, which are led by expert Egyptologists, range from four to eight nights. There’s the modern Sanctuary Nile Adventurer and art deco-influenced Sanctuary Sunboat III and Sanctuary Sunboat IV. For a one-of-a-kind experience, the 12-passenger Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau is available for private charter and offers individual tailor-made itineraries. sanctuaryretreats.com
AMAWATERWAYS
EXOTIC AND PIONEERING ITINERARIES
In 2024, AmaWaterways becomes the first river line sailing on Colombia’s Magdalena River. Week-long itineraries between Cartagena and Barranquilla on the 60-passenger AmaMagdalena will focus on the country’s rich birdlife and vibrant cultural heritage, with an exclusive ‘carnaval’ performance for passengers. Elsewhere, AmaWaterways sails in Africa, Vietnam and Cambodia, Egypt and throughout Europe, with the new Nile ship, AmaLilia, launching this spring.
Themed sailings include golf, music and wine appreciation. amawaterways.co.uk
RIVIERA TRAVEL
GOOD-VALUE FARES AND SOLO OFFERS
The increasing popularity of the Portuguese Douro has led to Riviera launching another ship this summer. Highlights of the cruise on the 118-passenger include a day trip to the Spanish city of Salamanca. Aimed primarily
