Spots going fastLe Paul Gauguin vs Silver Cloud
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Le Paul Gauguin is the larger vessel at 19,200 GT — 10% more than Silver Cloud's 17,400 GT. Silver Cloud offers more personal space with a space ratio of 68.5 GT per passenger versus 57.8. Built in 1998, Le Paul Gauguin is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
Le Paul Gauguin
Silver Cloud
Size
19,200 GT
17,400 GT
Passengers
332
254
Year Built
1998
1994
Crew Ratio
1:1.5
1:1.1
Space Ratio
57.8
68.5
Decks
—
—
Length
156m
157m
From Price
$8,420/pp
$21,400/pp
Comparison Verdict
Le Paul Gauguin is the larger vessel at 19,200 GT — 10% more than Silver Cloud's 17,400 GT. Silver Cloud offers more personal space with a space ratio of 68.5 GT per passenger versus 57.8. Built in 1998, Le Paul Gauguin is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Le Paul Gauguin |
| Capacity | Le Paul Gauguin |
| Modernity | Le Paul Gauguin |
| Service | Silver Cloud |
| Spaciousness | Silver Cloud |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Silver Cloud |
| Fleet Power | Le Paul Gauguin |
Bottom line: Le Paul Gauguin leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Le Paul Gauguin for overall superiority; pick Silver Cloud if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Le Paul Gauguin if...
- You want the newer ship (built 1998, 4yr newer)
- Size matters to you (19,200 GT)
- More onboard variety (332 guests)
- Save $12,980/person on sailings
Choose Silver Cloud if...
- Better service ratio (1.1:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (68.5 GT/pax)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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