Luxury Cruises 3 · 4 nights

MS Le Fayan

Q: 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.

A 60-cabin Luxury cruiser (~246 ft / 75 m)

Cruise only · per person

3 nights from $850

4 nights from $1,050

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Cabins60

Decks5

In brief

MS Le Fayan is a Luxury Nile cruise ship of 60 cabins, about 246 feet (75 meters) long, with floor-to-ceiling windows in every cabin and an elevator 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.

Overview

Why travelers choose the MS Le Fayan

The ship

Le Fayan is about 246 feet (75 meters) long, with four decks plus a sun deck, and it is one of only three ships in our Luxury category with an elevator. This page is about the original Le Fayan, not its larger sister, Le Fayan II.

Cabins

There are 57 cabins of about 215 sq ft (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.

						
						Floor-to-ceiling windowsIn every cabin, for a wide view of the river.
					
						An elevator between decksOne of only three Luxury ships we sell with one.
					
						Set menus and a wine listIn the fine-dining restaurant; breakfast is a buffet.
					
						A library on boardPlus a spa and a sun deck for swimming.

Itineraries · 2 programs

Follow the MS Le Fayan 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	$850	$1,050
High	Sep – Apr	$1,200	$1,475

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 40% deposit secures your booking · balance 30 days before arrival Free cancellation up to 45 days before arrival (60 days at Christmas & Easter)

No surprises

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

Ship facts

MS Le Fayan at a glance

Category: Luxury Cruises
Cabins: 60 · about 215 sq ft (20 m²) each
Balcony: French balcony — floor-to-ceiling glass that slides open
Elevator: Yes — an elevator 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.

On board

Facilities & life on the MS Le Fayan

Swimming Pool

Spa & Wellness Center

Restaurant

Bar / Lounge

Sun Deck

Library / Reading Room

In-cabin TV

Air Conditioning

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.

Full board Buffet breakfast & lunch Bar on board

Questions about this ship

MS Le Fayan FAQ

How many cabins does MS Le Fayan have?

60: 57 cabins of about 215 sq ft (20 m²) and 3 suites, over four decks plus a sun deck.

Is there an elevator on MS Le Fayan?

Yes — it is one of three ships in our Luxury category with an elevator 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.