Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Hanseatic Nature
Silver Cloud
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Nature
16,100 GT
Silver Cloud
17,400 GT
Length
Hanseatic Nature
139 m
Silver Cloud
157 m
Beam
Hanseatic Nature
22 m
Silver Cloud
21 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Nature
230
Silver Cloud
254
Crew
Hanseatic Nature
175
Silver Cloud
223
Decks
Hanseatic Nature
—
Silver Cloud
—
Year Built
Hanseatic Nature
2,019
Silver Cloud
1,994
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Nature
70.0 GT/pax
Silver Cloud
68.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Nature
1.31 :1
Silver Cloud
1.14 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Nature | Silver Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 1,994 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,100 GT | 17,400 GTWinner |
| Length | 139 m | 157 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 230 | 254Winner |
| Crew | 175 | 223Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.0 GT/paxWinner | 68.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.31:1 | 1.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Visentini |
| Flag | Germany | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9817145 | 8903922 |
Hanseatic Nature
70 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Silver Cloud
69 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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21 m |
| Draft | — | 5.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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