Spots going fastMS Finnmarken vs Silver Cloud
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Silver Cloud is the larger vessel at 17,400 GT — 11% more than MS Finnmarken's 15,690 GT. Silver Cloud offers more personal space with a space ratio of 68.5 GT per passenger versus 24.4. Built in 2002, MS Finnmarken is 8 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
MS Finnmarken
Silver Cloud
Size
15,690 GT
17,400 GT
Passengers
643
254
Year Built
2002
1994
Crew Ratio
1:10.7
1:1.1
Space Ratio
24.4
68.5
Decks
—
—
Length
138m
157m
From Price
—
$21,400/pp
Comparison Verdict
Silver Cloud is the larger vessel at 17,400 GT — 11% more than MS Finnmarken's 15,690 GT. Silver Cloud offers more personal space with a space ratio of 68.5 GT per passenger versus 24.4. Built in 2002, MS Finnmarken is 8 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Cloud |
| Capacity | MS Finnmarken |
| Modernity | MS Finnmarken |
| Service | Silver Cloud |
| Spaciousness | Silver Cloud |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Silver Cloud |
| Fleet Power | MS Finnmarken |
Bottom line: Silver Cloud leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Silver Cloud for overall superiority; pick MS Finnmarken if Capacity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose MS Finnmarken if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2002, 8yr newer)
- More onboard variety (643 guests)
Choose Silver Cloud if...
- Size matters to you (17,400 GT)
- Better service ratio (1.1:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (68.5 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| MS Finnmarken | Silver Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $21,400 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 20 |
| Duration | — | 17 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?
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