Avalon Waterways
MS Farah
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,949
Ship comparison
MS Farah vs SeaDream I
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream I
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MS Farah is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 2011. SeaDream I is an intimate SeaDream Yacht Club ship carrying 112 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose MS Farah if you want more culture, a more active cruise or a newer ship: it outscores SeaDream I for cultural (10.0 vs 7.0) and active (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 2000).
Choose SeaDream I if you want more space per passenger, better-rated dining or better-rated entertainment: it outscores MS Farah for dining (8.5 vs 6.0) and entertainment (7.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 38.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MS Farah | SeaDream I | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,000 | 4,253 |
| Passengers | 120 | 112 |
| Crew | 85 | 95 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.7 | 38.0 (better) |
| Decks | 5 | 3 |
| Length | 236 ft | 345 ft |
| Beam | — | 47 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 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 2 of the ten, SeaDream I on 4, with 4 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.
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream I
SeaDream Yacht Club's twin luxury mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience. Teak decks, inviting seating and lounging areas give passengers plenty of room to stroll or simply relax.
Highlights
- World-class dining options with open seating for meals
- Upscale accommodations, including three luxury suites
- Ships have sports platforms with sailboats, kayaks and more
Questions
MS Farah or SeaDream I?
Which is bigger, MS Farah or SeaDream I?
SeaDream I is bigger at 4,253 gross tons, against 2,000 gross tons for MS Farah. MS Farah carries 120 passengers and SeaDream I carries 112.
Which ship is newer, MS Farah or SeaDream I?
MS Farah is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2000 for SeaDream I.
Which has more space per passenger?
SeaDream I, with 38.0 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?
SeaDream I, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.4 on MS Farah.
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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