Leaves in 8 daysMein Schiff 1 vs Silver Dawn
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Mein Schiff 1 is the significantly larger vessel at 111,500 GT — 174% more than Silver Dawn's 40,700 GT. Silver Dawn offers more personal space with a space ratio of 68.3 GT per passenger versus 38.5. Built in 2022, Silver Dawn is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
Mein Schiff 1
Silver Dawn
Size
111,500 GT
40,700 GT
Passengers
2,894
596
Year Built
2018
2022
Crew Ratio
1:2.9
1:1.4
Space Ratio
38.5
68.3
Decks
—
—
Length
316m
213m
From Price
—
$14,700/pp
Comparison Verdict
Mein Schiff 1 is the significantly larger vessel at 111,500 GT — 174% more than Silver Dawn's 40,700 GT. Silver Dawn offers more personal space with a space ratio of 68.3 GT per passenger versus 38.5. Built in 2022, Silver Dawn is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Mein Schiff 1 |
| Capacity | Mein Schiff 1 |
| Modernity | Silver Dawn |
| Service | Silver Dawn |
| Spaciousness | Silver Dawn |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Mein Schiff 1 |
| Fleet Power | Mein Schiff 1 |
Bottom line: Mein Schiff 1 leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Mein Schiff 1 for overall superiority; pick Silver Dawn if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Mein Schiff 1 if...
- Size matters to you (111,500 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,894 guests)
Choose Silver Dawn if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 4yr newer)
- Better service ratio (1.4:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (68.3 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Mein Schiff 1 | Silver Dawn | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $14,700 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 4 |
| Duration | — | 7 nights |
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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?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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