Avalon Waterways
MS Farah
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,949
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MS Farah is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 2011. The A is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 1992. The A has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose MS Farah if you want more crew per passenger, a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: it has a crew member for every 1.4 passengers (vs 3.9), its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 1992) and it has 5 cruises on sale (vs none).
Choose The A if you want more space per passenger: it has 41.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MS Farah | The A | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 1992 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 120 | 120 |
| Crew | 85 | 31 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.7 | 41.7 (better) |
| Decks | 5 | 3 |
| Length | 236 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | — | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 15 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 167 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 4–13 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.
The A has no Bliss scores yet.
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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.
Uniworld River Cruises
The A
The A, from Uniworld's U River Cruises, offers a variety of itineraries all geared to travelers of all ages. The ship features rooftop lounges, farm-to-table dining and mixology classes, and it sails through France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, the Netherlands and Hungary.
Highlights
- All-inclusive European river cruises, with everything included in the cruise fare
- Carefully crafted shore excursions hosted by English-speaking local experts with options to personalize with “Choice Is Yours”
- The highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry
- Stroll through the legendary Keukenhof Gardens, which boast seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.
Questions
MS Farah or The A?
Which is bigger, MS Farah or The A?
The A is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,000 gross tons for MS Farah. MS Farah carries 120 passengers and The A carries 120.
Which ship is newer, MS Farah or The A?
MS Farah is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 1992 for The A.
Which has more space per passenger?
The A, with 41.7 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 3.9 on The A.
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