MS Farah
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About MS Farah
MS Farah is an Avalon Waterways cruise ship, in service since 2011. She sails Nile itineraries. We rate her 3.7 out of 5.
MS Farah is a Nile cruise ship that Avalon Waterways charters for its Egypt tours; her name means happiness and joy in Arabic. Built in 2011 and renovated in 2025, she has 51 deluxe cabins and four Royal Suites, each with an oversized French balcony that fills most of the outer wall, and a crew of 85. Amenities include spa services, Wi-Fi and a sun deck. Avalon uses her on its Taste of Egypt programs, including a version that adds Jordan.
Ship facts
- Entered service
- 2011
- Refitted 2025
- Length
- 72 m
- Shorter than 95% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 5
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5, fleet average 4.2
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Avalon Waterways fleet average across 19 rated ships in service.
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Quick answers
Which cruise line operates MS Farah?
MS Farah is operated by Avalon Waterways.
How big is MS Farah?
MS Farah measures 72 metres in length, with 5 decks.
When did MS Farah enter service?
MS Farah entered service in 2011 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does MS Farah sail?
MS Farah sails Nile itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for MS Farah?
Avalon Waterways publishes the deck plans for MS Farah; this page links to Deck plans.
How is MS Farah rated?
Cruises Frog rates MS Farah 3.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (4/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).
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