Avalon Waterways
Avalon Artistry II
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $4,276
Ship comparison
Avalon Artistry II vs MS Farah
Avalon Waterways
MS Farah
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,949
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Artistry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2012. MS Farah is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Avalon Artistry II if you want more space per passenger, better-rated staterooms or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores MS Farah for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 39.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7).
Choose MS Farah if you want more crew per passenger, more adventure and nature or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon Artistry II for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 3.0) and active (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.4 passengers (vs 3.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Artistry II | MS Farah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 2,000 |
| Passengers | 128 | 120 |
| Crew | 37 | 85 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 1.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 (better) | 16.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 361 ft | 236 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | — |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 251 | 167 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–18 nights | 4–13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,276 (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 Artistry II leads on 3 of the ten, MS Farah on 6, with 1 level.
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Artistry II
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Artistry II.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $4,276.
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$5,529
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10 Night Paris to Normandy with 3 Nights in London and Land Tour
$4,450
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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.
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $4,949.
Questions
Avalon Artistry II or MS Farah?
Which is bigger, Avalon Artistry II or MS Farah?
Avalon Artistry II is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,000 gross tons for MS Farah. Avalon Artistry II carries 128 passengers and MS Farah carries 120.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Artistry II or MS Farah?
Avalon Artistry II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2011 for MS Farah.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Artistry II, with 39.1 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 3.5 on Avalon Artistry II.
Which is better for families?
MS Farah scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Artistry II.
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