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MS Farah

In Arabic, Farah means Happiness and Joy. In this spirit, you'll sail on the MS Farah-one of Egypt's most elite ships on the Nile. Cruise in style and comfort, while enjoying the mysterious and magnificent sights and experiences only found in the Egyptian landscapes. The MS Farah ship offers 60 deluxe cabins and 2 Royal Suites that feature style and comfort with oversized French balconies that are virtually wall-sized. Avalon insists on the best view and the best crew to treat you like royalty while exploring the treasures of the pharaohs on this Nile River cruise!
    • 236

    • Length
    • 2011

    • Built Year
    • 85

    • Crew
    • 2

    • Suites

Sailings

Sail Date Operator Ship Departs Returns Length Price
Oct 06, 2023Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,149
Oct 20, 2023Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,098
Oct 20, 2023Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,149
Nov 03, 2023Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,998
Nov 03, 2023Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,049
Nov 10, 2023Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,098
Nov 10, 2023Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,149
Dec 15, 2023Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,098
Dec 15, 2023Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,149
Jan 05, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Jan 05, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,098
Jan 12, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Jan 12, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,098
Jan 19, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Jan 19, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,098
Jan 26, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Jan 26, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Feb 02, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Feb 02, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Feb 09, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Feb 09, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Feb 16, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Feb 16, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Feb 23, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Feb 23, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Mar 01, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Mar 01, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Mar 08, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Mar 08, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Mar 15, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Mar 15, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Mar 22, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,999
Mar 22, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,948
Mar 29, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,999
Mar 29, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,948
Apr 12, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Apr 12, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Apr 19, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Apr 19, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Apr 26, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Apr 26, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,898
May 03, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
May 03, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,898
May 10, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
May 10, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,898
May 17, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
May 17, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,898
May 24, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
May 24, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
May 31, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
May 31, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Jun 07, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Jun 07, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Jun 14, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Jun 14, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Jun 21, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Jun 21, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Jun 28, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Jun 28, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Jul 05, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Jul 05, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Jul 12, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Jul 12, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Jul 19, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Jul 19, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Jul 26, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Jul 26, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Aug 02, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Aug 02, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Aug 09, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Aug 09, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Aug 16, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Aug 16, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,748
Aug 23, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$3,949
Aug 23, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,898
Aug 30, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Aug 30, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Sep 06, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Sep 06, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Sep 13, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Sep 13, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Sep 20, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Sep 20, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Sep 27, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Sep 27, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Oct 04, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Oct 04, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Oct 11, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Oct 11, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Oct 18, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Oct 18, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Oct 25, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Oct 25, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Nov 01, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Nov 01, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Nov 08, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,199
Nov 08, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,148
Nov 15, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Nov 15, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248
Nov 22, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,199
Nov 22, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$5,998
Nov 29, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Nov 29, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,098
Dec 06, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Dec 06, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,098
Dec 13, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoCairo10$4,299
Dec 13, 2024Avalon WaterwaysMS FarahCairoAmman14$6,248

Ship Information


  • Maiden Voyage: 2011
  • Length: 236
  • Normal Crew Size: 85
  • Staterooms: 56
  • Suites: 2

Dining

  • Vegetarian options for lunch and dinner
  • Tea and coffee will be served during lunch and dinner.
  • Barbecue lunches and dinners on sun deck (weather permitting).
  • Breakfast and lunch buffet and dinner is an a la carte menu.

Age Restrictions

Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the vacation. We do not accept children less than 8 years old on any Avalon Waterways vacations. If a child will be traveling with adults other than the parents or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarized letter be written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel.

Tipping

Gratuities on board and on land are not included in the cruise price. Tipping is a personal way to show your satisfaction for good service and is always appreciated. It is recommended that tips be paid in cash.

Cabins

Category Deluxe Stateroom
Square Footage: 239

Category Deluxe Stateroom

Room features; Pillow menu included: you will be able to choose from a range of soft, water pillow, orthopedic, sponge pillows, LCD TV, Mini bar, Private safe box, Internet connection, Private bathroom, Bathtub, French Balcony, Hairdryer and Individually controlled air-conditioned system.




Category Royal Suite
Square Footage: 430

Category Royal Suite

Room features; French balcony, LCD TV, Mini bar, Private safe box, Internet Connection, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Individually controlled air-conditioned system, Pillow menu included: you will be able to choose from a range of soft, water pillow, orthopedic, sponge pillows.




Category Deluxe Stateroom
Square Footage: 239

Category Deluxe Stateroom

Room features; Pillow menu included: you will be able to choose from a range of soft, water pillow, orthopedic, sponge pillows, LCD TV, Mini bar, Private safe box, Internet connection, Private bathroom, Bathtub, French Balcony, Hairdryer and Individually controlled air-conditioned system.




Hygiene and Safety Protocols

Today's world has changed, but what remains certain is Avalon Waterways' commitment to guest safety, comfort and peace-of-mind while traveling with us. To that end, Avalon Waterways has established a worldwide Assurance program, with enhanced on-trip protocols and procedures, to ensure the health – and happiness – of guests throughout their travels with us.

It all starts with Avalon Waterways' Global Health & Safety Team, dedicated to ensuring that cleanliness of all operations exceeds today’s travel standards—from start to finish. The following areas address Avalon Waterways' commitment to providing a safe and clean environment for guests.

WELCOME ABOARD

New embarkation procedures to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including:

  • Social distancing throughout embarkation
  • Mandatory health screening, including touch-free temperature-check, for all guests and crew
  • Luggage disinfection prior to onboarding (with crew wearing gloves and masks)

FRESH AIR, INSIDE AND OUT:

In addition to Avalon Waterways' Open-Air staterooms, the air in the ships is not circulated between staterooms; only within an individual stateroom and mixed with fresh, outside air.

BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE:

New social distancing guidelines for guests throughout their Avalon cruise include:

  • Reducing ship capacity as required for more space on board per guest
  • Introducing more dining venues for more dining space per person
  • Crew wearing masks for the duration of the cruise during any guest interaction
  • Providing masks for guests to wear during any event where social proximity could become an issue, including disembarkation for excursions and safety drills
  • Adjusting ratio of guides and coaches for excursions, as required

NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE CLEANLINESS:

  • Electrostatic disinfecting systems
  • UV disinfecting systems

TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS:

Reducing risk with hands-free service, including:

  • More hand-sanitizing stations throughout the ship
  • Required use of hand-sanitizing stations when leaving the ship, returning to the ship and entering dining venues as well as entering each public/common space
  • Self-serve stations, including buffets, drinks, specialty coffees and snacks have been replaced with crew service
  • All buffets (breakfast and lunch) replaced by a full range of á la carte menu choices
  • Hourly (or more frequent) disinfection of all public areas

COMMITMENT TO THE CLEANEST SHIPS:

Enhanced cleaning procedures throughout each ship, including these additional steps that go above-and-beyond Avalon’s already strict procedures:

  • Deep disinfection of each stateroom between cruises, including:
    • Use of disinfectants and cleaning materials that meet the highest standards
    • Soft goods in each stateroom (mattress, sofa, window coverings, chairs, etc.) disinfected between cruises
  • Disinfection of all dining areas between meals
  • Disinfection of all shared items like umbrellas, bicycles and other Adventure Center items
  • Disinfection of all goods prior to loading on the ship
  • Ongoing crew training in protective equipment use and hygiene

FOCUS ON CREW HEALTH:

Ensuring a healthy crew, including:

  • Medical certificate required prior to start of contract
  • Daily temperature checks
  • Social distancing in crew living quarters
  • Regular health screenings

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