Farah Nile Cruise

What Farah Nile Cruise does

Farah Nile Cruise is an Egypt-based, privately held cruise operator that runs the M/S Farah, a luxury vessel sailing the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. The ship carries 51 Deluxe cabins and 4 Royal Suites across multiple decks and offers three standard itineraries: 3 nights/4 days Aswan-to-Luxor (from $11,400 per double cabin per trip), 4 nights/5 days Luxor-to-Aswan (from $7,600 per double cabin per trip), and a 7 nights/8 days round-trip. Onboard product includes à la carte dining with vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options, an Egyptian cooking class with diploma, a pillow menu, a Paulo Coelho library, a sundeck telescope linked to a star named in the Global Star Registry, free sauna/steam/gym, a heated pool, nightly entertainment (live music, folklore, Tanoura), and 32–42-inch UHD hospitality TVs with 60+ HD channels.

Technically, the product is a hospitality platform rather than a software business; Royal Suites layer on smart-room features (motion sensors, four-mode adjustable lighting, panoramic windows, in-room Jacuzzi, Hermès amenities), and the website offers an online booking flow with a cabin-number-to-ship-map lookup. Safety systems on board include a water purification station and an automatic fire-alarm/sprinkler system across cabins. The vessel is equipped as a venue for MICE and events with two 65-inch LED screens, a data projector, laptop rentals, Mac-based business corner, USB plugs, and full sound/lighting.

Commercially, Farah Nile Cruise generates revenue primarily from per-cruise cabin bookings sold on a full-board basis (inclusive of service charges and taxes, excluding beverages), with secondary streams from onboard ancillaries (massage, bar, gift shop, hairdresser, laundry), and from MICE, weddings, and special events. Rates are quoted and paid in US dollars; child and cancellation policies are formalized. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via farahnilecruise.com and a network of regional sales offices in Italy (Rome), Spain (Ibiza), Australia (Sydney) for Oceania, and the UAE (Dubai), supplemented by travel agents and tour operators. Customer segments are luxury leisure travelers (including honeymooners, families and couples) plus corporate MICE and wedding clients. The company is operated under the DBA "Farah Cruise Management" from its Cairo headquarters, with no disclosed institutional investors or parent company.

Name

Farah Nile Cruise

Legal name

Farah Nile Cruise

Website

https://farahnilecruise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Farah Nile Cruise operates the M/S Farah, a luxury Nile cruise ship between Luxor and Aswan in Egypt, with 51 deluxe cabins and 4 royal suites. It serves high-end leisure travelers, MICE clients, and weddings through direct online booking and regional sales offices across four countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury River Cruise Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury River Cruise Lines (THAEABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (Under ~500 Guests) (THAEADAC), Cruise + Guided Land Tour Packages (THAEAHAJ)

Keywords

• Nile cruise services
• Luxury river cruising
• Egypt tourism
• Cruise hospitality
• Travel arrangements

Headquarters

HQ city

Nasr City

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cruise Cabin Bookings: Primary revenue from selling cabin accommodations on Nile cruise itineraries. Rates are quoted per cruise (not per night), for single or double occupancy. Full-board basis including all service charges and taxes. Excludes beverages and alcoholic drinks.
2. Onboard Services and Amenities: Additional revenue from onboard services including massage treatments (à la carte), bar services (soft and hot drinks and snacks with extra charge), gift shop, hairdresser and boutiques, and laundry facilities.
3. Special Events and MICE: Revenue from hosting special events, corporate meetings, weddings, and conferences on board. Services include projection equipment, sound and lighting systems, coffee breaks, set menus and gala dinners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Operates the M/S Farah, a luxury Nile cruise ship with 51 Deluxe cabins and 4 Royal Suites, offering multi-day itineraries (3 to 7 nights) between Luxor and Aswan. Packages include full-board dining (open buffet breakfast and lunch, à la carte dinner), guided sightseeing tours of Egyptian temples and historical sites, complimentary transfers, and onboard amenities such as a heated pool, wellness facilities, entertainment, and unlimited 4G internet.

Product overview

Farah Nile Cruise operates the M/S Farah, a luxury Nile cruise ship featuring 51 Deluxe Cabins and 4 Royal Suites with fully smart features. The company offers three cruise itineraries: 3 Nights/4 Days (Aswan to Luxor), 4 Nights/5 Days (Luxor to Aswan), and 7 Nights/8 Days (round-trip). Onboard amenities include open buffet dining with à la carte dinner options, wellness facilities (gym, sauna, heated pool), Paulo Coelho library, business/MICE facilities, and entertainment. The product portfolio also encompasses guided sightseeing tours to major Egyptian temples and archaeological sites, plus wedding and event organization services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nile Cruise Ship (M/S Farah) A luxury Nile cruise ship offering 51 Deluxe cabins and 4 Royal Suites with itineraries ranging from 3 to 7 nights between Luxor and Aswan, featuring hospitality services including dining, entertainment, and sightseeing tours. Targeted at luxury travelers and tourists seeking premium Nile experiences.
• MICE and Event Services Onboard business and event hosting services including meetings, incentive trips, conferences, and special events. Includes lounge bar with two 65-inch LED screens, data projector, laptops, Mac devices, complete sound and lighting system, business corner, coffee breaks, set menus and gala dinners. Wedding organization is also offered. Targeted at corporate clients and couples seeking unique venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51 Deluxe cabins and 4 Royal Suites offering capacity for multiple guest configurations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FarahNileCruise
• Facebookfacebook.com/Farah.Nilecruise.Egypt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/farahnilecruise

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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