Deluxe Cruises 3 · 4 nights

Farida

A 40-suite, four-deck Deluxe cruiser (built 2008)

Cruise only · per person

3 nights from $750

4 nights from $900

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Cabins40

Decks4

In brief

Farida is a Deluxe Nile cruise ship of 40 junior suites of about 30 m², launched in 2008 and part of the Sabena fleet. Every suite has a large panoramic window, a kettle and a music system. It has a pool and sun-deck bar, a library and laundry service. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $750 per person.

Overview

Why travellers choose the Farida

The ship

Farida is a small ship by Deluxe standards — 40 rooms, about 65 metres long, on four decks — and every room is a junior suite. It was launched in 2008 and belongs to the Sabena fleet. It is not the Princess Farida dahabiya, which is a different boat.

Suites

All 40 are junior suites of about 30 m², on the main and two upper decks. Each has a bathroom with a shower, a large panoramic window, a hairdryer, a satellite TV, a kettle and a music system.

Life on board

The sun deck has the pool and a bar. The restaurant is on the lower deck, and there is a library, a jewellery shop and laundry service. There is no lift.

						
						Every room a junior suite40 of them, about 30 m² each.
					
						A small shipAbout 65 metres long, on four decks.
					
						A kettle in every suitePlus a music system and satellite TV.
					
						Laundry service on boardAnd a library for the afternoons.

Itineraries · 2 programs

Follow the Farida on the map

Two programs, same ship. Pick one, then scroll the days or press play — the boat sails to each stop as you go.

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Indicative rates

Rates by season · per person, standard cabin

Guide prices only — the exact rate depends on your date, cabin and how full the ship is. Your written quote always confirms the final figure before anything is held.

Season	Dates	3 nights	4 nights
Low	May – Aug	$750	$900
High	Sep – Apr	$925	$1,115

Infants 0–5 free · children 6–11: 50% sharing with 2 adults Groups of 10+: ask for special rates and a free tour leader place 20% deposit secures your booking · balance 30 days before arrival Free cancellation up to 45 days before arrival (60 days at Christmas & Easter)

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What's included on the Farida

Included 8 items

Accommodation in an outside cabin with private bathroom, air-conditioning and Nile view
Full-board meals — daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet or set menu depending on ship)
Guided sightseeing at every temple stop with a licensed Egyptologist
All entrance fees for the standard itinerary (Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings)
Transfers between the cruise ship and the sightseeing sites
Welcome drink on arrival, afternoon tea daily, and bottled water on excursions
Onboard evening entertainment — galabeya party, folkloric shows, live music
All service charges and Egyptian VAT

Not included 6 items

International flights to Egypt and Egypt visa$30 USD on arrival for most nationalities
Domestic flights to Aswan or from Luxor (available as a paid add-on)
Optional excursions — Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon over the West Bank, Nubian village visit
Personal expenses (drinks other than tea/water, laundry, spa services, souvenirs)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended — most operators require it)
Gratuities for the cruise crew, guide and driver~$8-12 USD per day combined

Ship facts

Farida at a glance

Category: Deluxe Cruises
Cabins: 40
Balcony: French balcony — floor-to-ceiling glass that slides open
Lift: No — the decks are linked by stairs
Length · decks: 4 decks
Routes: 3 Nights Aswan to Luxor · 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan
Payment: No online payment — a written quote first, then a deposit by bank transfer or a secure card link.

On board

Facilities & life on the Farida

Swimming Pool

Restaurant

Bar / Lounge

Sun Deck

Laundry Service

Library / Reading Room

Gift Shop

In-cabin TV

Air Conditioning

Dining on board

Meals are served in the restaurant on a full-board basis; drinks other than water at meals are charged separately — we confirm the exact board basis in your written quote.

Full board Bar on board

Questions about this ship

Farida FAQ

How many cabins does Farida have?

40, all junior suites of about 30 m², on the main and two upper decks.

How old is Farida?

It was launched in 2008 and is part of the Sabena fleet.

Is Farida the same as the Princess Farida dahabiya?

No. Farida is a motor cruise ship; Princess Farida is a separate dahabiya.

Is there a lift on board?

No. The four decks are linked by stairs only.

How much does a cruise on Farida cost?

From $750 per person sharing a suite for 3 nights in the low season (May to August), and from $925 in the high season (September to April). 4 nights starts at $900. Christmas, New Year and Easter are priced separately.