MS Farah
by Avalon WaterwaysIn 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.
Ship Facts
About 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 56 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! Exploring the Nile River aboard the MS Farah is an elegant, first-class experience with a touch of mystery combined with an old world spirit of adventure, and state-of-the-art comfort, of course! Avalon's Nile River cruise aboard the MS Farah carries you into the exotic world of pharaohs, explorers, and legends, while introducing you to locals who share the traditions of generations. Relax with onboard features, including Deluxe and Royal Suite, spa services, Wi-Fi, gourmet dining, and a caring crew who create an exceptional experience in comfort, customer service, and classic adventure on board one of the Nile's most elite river ships.
Please note: For the few rivers not sailed by Avalon Suite Ships®, we carefully select only the best river ships that meet our high standard of excellence in quality, comfort, and amenities. Avalon personally charters the MS Farah to deliver the exceptional experience cruisers have come to expect from Avalon Waterways.
Accommodation
Staterooms
Home Suite Home
Suite Dreams. Sweeter Mornings.
Linger a little longer by starting the day with complimentary Continental breakfast room service. With the world at your feet from your window-facing Comfort CollectionSM bed, savour the best view to sweeten your morning coffee with the widest view in river cruising.
Awaken to a New World
It's hard to tell where the luxury of your Panorama Suite ends and the world outside begins. Rise each day to your wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic window, creating the industry's only Open–Air Balcony®—with nothing between you and the view.
Consider Yourself at Home
Your choice of Comfort CollectionSM mattresses and pillows. Egyptian cotton sheets and European-style duvets. Premium L’Occitane® bath products. Plush bath towels, robes, and slippers. Marble-top bathrooms with roomy glass-enclosed showers. Fully stocked mini bar. State-of-the-art flatscreen TVs with a wealth of entertainment options, and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi. These thoughtful amenities and spacious designs are what cruising elevated is all about. So, consider yourself at home—but with a better view!
Your Room is Ready
In addition to our award-winning Deluxe Staterooms, every Avalon European Suite Ship® includes a generous selection of our 200-square-foot Panorama SuitesSM or 300-square-foot Royal Suite—both featuring the widest views in river cruising. Avalon's innovative suite designs elevate river cruising as the only river cruise ships with beds that actually face the view—not the wall. Avalon guests actually cruise with the world at their feet beyond sumptuous Comfort CollectionSM beds and the panorama of river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony®.
Panorama & Royal Suite Amenities
In addition to the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom amenities listed below, the Panorama Suites and Royal Suites include the following additional amenities:
- Wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic window measuring 11'x 7'
- Wall-to-wall panoramic window opens a full 7' to create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony
- Open-Air Balcony with 6-person sitting area
Avalon Amenities
The following amenities are included in all three types of staterooms (Panorama Suite, Royal Suite and the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom) on an Avalon Suite Ship.
- Comfort Collection BedsSM
- Luxurious mattress toppers
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Soft & firm pillows
- European-style duvets
- Nightly turn-down service
- Choice of bed configuration
- Bedside tables with reading lamps
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Full-size closet mirror
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Individual climate control
- Writing desk & chair
- Flatscreen satellite TV
- English-speaking TV and movie channels with over 50 free movie options
- Well-stocked minibar
- In-room safe
- Direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
- L'Occitane® bath products
- Hairdryer
- Large shower with glass door
- Vanity and lighted makeup mirror
Dining & Cuisine
Main Dining
Farm-To-Fork Fare.
Fresh and local. While you take in the bountiful views, our innovative chefs bring the local bounties to your plate.
TIME TO INDULGE!
Pull up a chair or pull up the covers with your choice of dining experiences—from dinner in the dining room, to delicacies on the sky deck, to breakfast in bed!
Breakfast
Fresh brews and panoramic views are served with countless sunrise selections including towers of super foods and made-to-order specialties.
Lunch
Refuel for your adventures with regional treats and homemade sweets—from out-of-this-world specialty dishes to down-to-earth favourites you crave.
Dinner
Whether you opt for a sumptuous four-course dinner or a lighter tasting menu, hand-crafted excellence is always on the menu.
Avalon Fresh: The heart-healthy menu everyone loves.
With our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu, you can take an indulgent cruise without drifting from your healthy habits. From eye-opening juices at breakfast to artfully crafted salads at lunch to high-protein plates at dinner, Avalon Fresh options—including vegetarian and vegan specialties—are available at every meal so you can guiltlessly partake in creative cuisine without sacrificing great taste.
Dinner's Ready (Or Breakfast & Lunch) When You Are.
Avalon's Flex Dining® puts a whole new meaning to "Where should we eat?" with your choice of when and where you dine on board. Mix it up with a variety of menus and venues without the strict schedules that cut into your fun. Dine in style in your ship's spacious and elegant glass-walled Panorama Dining Room or mix it up with bite-sized delights in the cozy Panorama Bistro. Al fresco dining more your style? Grab a complimentary picnic basket for a tasty takeaway on shore, pull up a chair for an al fresco lunch on the observation deck, or savour sizzling selections atop the Sky Deck with specialties served hot off the Sky Grill! Need an afternoon nosh? Be our guest for elegant tea service each afternoon in the Panorama Bistro to satisfy your sweet tooth!