$2,959/person$211/night
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Azamara Pursuit vs Silver Shadow
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Silver Shadow wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Azamara Pursuit
Silver Shadow
Size
30,277 GT
28,258 GT
Passengers
702
388
Year built
2001
2000
Crew ratio
1.8 guests per crew
1.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
43.1 GT per guest
72.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
181 m
186 m
From price
$2,959 pp
$6,050 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Azamara Pursuit is the larger vessel at 30,277 GT, 7% more than Silver Shadow's 28,258 GT. Silver Shadow offers more personal space with a space ratio of 72.8 GT per passenger versus 43.1. Silver Shadow edges ahead in service at 1.3 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Shadow |
| Capacity | Azamara Pursuit |
| Modernity | Azamara Pursuit |
| Service | Silver Shadow |
| Spaciousness | Silver Shadow |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Silver Shadow |
| Fleet Power | Azamara Pursuit |
Bottom line: Silver Shadow leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Shadow for overall superiority; pick Azamara Pursuit if Capacity matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Azamara Pursuit if
- You want the newer ship (built 2001, 1 year newer)
- Size matters to you (30,277 GT)
- More onboard variety (702 guests)
- Lower fares per night (from $211 per person per night)
Choose Silver Shadow if
- More crew per guest (1.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (72.8 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Azamara Pursuit | Silver Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $2,959 pp | $6,050 pp |
| Per night | $211 pp | $605 pp |
| Departing | Oct 31 | Dec 10 |
| Duration | 14 nights | 10 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
