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MS Le Fayan
A 60-cabin Luxury cruiser (~75 m)
MS Le Fayan is a Luxury Nile cruise ship of 60 cabins, about 75 metres long, with floor-to-ceiling windows in every cabin and a lift between decks. Its restaurant serves set menus with a wine list. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $850 per person.
Why travellers choose the MS Le Fayan
The ship
Le Fayan is about 75 metres long, with four decks plus a sun deck, and it is one of only three ships in our Luxury category with a lift. This page is about the original Le Fayan, not its larger sister, Le Fayan II.
Cabins
There are 57 cabins of about 20 m² and 3 suites. Each cabin has floor-to-ceiling glass for a wide view of the river, individually controlled air-conditioning and a private bathroom.
Life on board
The sun deck is set up for swimming and sunbathing; inside are a spa, a library and the fine-dining restaurant, which serves set menus, a breakfast buffet and a full drinks and wine list.
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Two programs, same ship. Pick one, then scroll the days or press play — the boat sails to each stop as you go.
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 | $850 | $1,050 |
| High | Sep – Apr | $1,200 | $1,475 |
What's included on the MS Le Fayan
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
MS Le Fayan at a glance
- Category
- Luxury Cruises
- Cabins
- 60 · about 20 m² each
- Balcony
- French balcony — floor-to-ceiling glass that slides open
- Lift
- Yes — a lift between the guest decks
- Length · decks
- 5 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.
Facilities & life on the MS Le Fayan
Dining on board
The fine-dining restaurant serves set menus with a full drinks and wine list, and breakfast is a buffet, all on a full-board basis. Water with meals is included; other drinks are extra, and the exact board basis is on your written quote.
MS Le Fayan FAQ
How many cabins does MS Le Fayan have?
60: 57 cabins of about 20 m² and 3 suites, over four decks plus a sun deck.
Is there a lift on MS Le Fayan?
Yes — it is one of three ships in our Luxury category with a lift between decks.
Is this the same ship as Le Fayan II?
No. This page is about the original Le Fayan. Le Fayan II is a larger sister ship.
What is the food like?
The fine-dining restaurant serves set menus with a full drinks and wine list, and breakfast is a buffet. Meals are full board; drinks other than water are extra.
How much does a cruise on MS Le Fayan cost?
From $850 per person sharing a double for 3 nights in the low season (May to August), and from $1,200 in the high season (September to April). 4 nights starts at $1,050. Christmas, New Year and Easter are priced separately.
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