Avalon Waterways
Avalon Poetry II
- Cruises
- 28
- From
- $4,030
Ship comparison
Avalon Poetry II vs MS Farah
Avalon Waterways
MS Farah
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,949
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Poetry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2013. MS Farah is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Avalon Poetry II if you want better-rated dining, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores MS Farah for dining (8.0 vs 6.0), family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MS Farah if you want more crew per passenger, a more active cruise or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Avalon Poetry II for active (9.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) 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 Poetry II | MS Farah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,022 | 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 | 15.8 | 16.7 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 361 ft | 236 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | — |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 28 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 387 | 167 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–23 nights | 4–13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,030 (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 Poetry II leads on 3 of the ten, MS Farah on 2, with 5 level.
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Poetry II
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Poetry II. Sailing chiefly the Rhône and Saône in France, Avalon Poetry II can glide by centuries-old castles and beautiful landscapes in the afternoon, then make an overnight port call at one of Europe’s overlooked gems.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
28 cruises on sale, from $4,030.
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 Poetry II or MS Farah?
Which is bigger, Avalon Poetry II or MS Farah?
Avalon Poetry II is bigger at 2,022 gross tons, against 2,000 gross tons for MS Farah. Avalon Poetry II carries 128 passengers and MS Farah carries 120.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Poetry II or MS Farah?
Avalon Poetry II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2011 for MS Farah.
Which has more space per passenger?
MS Farah, with 16.7 gross tons per passenger against 15.8 on Avalon Poetry II. 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 Poetry II.
Which is better for families?
Avalon Poetry II scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for MS Farah.
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