Avalon Waterways
MS Farah
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,949
Ship comparison
MS Farah vs Sea Cloud II
Lindblad Expeditions
Sea Cloud II
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MS Farah is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 2011. Sea Cloud II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 94 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose MS Farah if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or a newer ship: it outscores Sea Cloud II for romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 2001).
Choose Sea Cloud II if you want more space per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores MS Farah for active (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 40.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MS Farah | Sea Cloud II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2001 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,000 | 3,849 |
| Passengers | 120 | 94 |
| Crew | 85 | 60 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 (better) | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.7 | 40.9 (better) |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 236 ft | 384 ft |
| Beam | — | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 109 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 13 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,949 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MS Farah leads on 4 of the ten, Sea Cloud II on 1, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Lindblad Expeditions
Sea Cloud II
A sister ship of the legendary Sea Cloud (but not its successor), the newer Sea Cloud II has its own character. It combines the high standards expected of a modern cruise ship with the unique atmosphere of a romantic tall ship.
Questions
MS Farah or Sea Cloud II?
Which is bigger, MS Farah or Sea Cloud II?
Sea Cloud II is bigger at 3,849 gross tons, against 2,000 gross tons for MS Farah. MS Farah carries 120 passengers and Sea Cloud II carries 94.
Which ship is newer, MS Farah or Sea Cloud II?
MS Farah is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2001 for Sea Cloud II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sea Cloud II, with 40.9 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 1.6 on Sea Cloud II.
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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