Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs MS Farah
Avalon Waterways
MS Farah
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,949
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. MS Farah is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores MS Farah for staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2011).
Choose MS Farah if you want more crew per passenger, a more active cruise or more culture: it outscores Avalon Alegria for active (9.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.4 passengers (vs 3.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Alegria | MS Farah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 2,000 |
| Passengers | 102 | 120 |
| Crew | 33 | 85 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 1.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 16.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 256 ft | 236 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | — |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 272 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 4 to 13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 (better) | $4,949 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Avalon Alegria leads on 2 of the ten, MS Farah on 3, with 5 level.
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
There are few better ways to experience the scenic landscapes and storied traditions of the Douro River Valey of Portugal and Spain than on Avalon Alegria from Avalon Waterways. Famed for its wine and terraced vineyards, the valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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5 cruises on sale, from $4,650.
Avalon Waterways
MS Farah
MS Farah is one of the elite ships on the Nile, allowing you to explore the treasures of the pharaohs and the wonders of the ancient world in five-star elegance and luxury.
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5 cruises on sale, from $4,949.
Questions
Avalon Alegria or MS Farah?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or MS Farah?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 2,000 gross tons for MS Farah. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and MS Farah carries 120.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or MS Farah?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2011 for MS Farah.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 16.7 on MS Farah. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MS Farah, with one crew member for every 1.4 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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