Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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)
MS Finnmarken
Silver Cloud
Gross Tonnage
MS Finnmarken
15,690 GT
Silver Cloud
17,400 GT
Length
MS Finnmarken
138 m
Silver Cloud
157 m
Beam
MS Finnmarken
22 m
Silver Cloud
21 m
Passengers
MS Finnmarken
643
Silver Cloud
254
Crew
MS Finnmarken
60
Silver Cloud
223
Decks
MS Finnmarken
—
Silver Cloud
—
Year Built
MS Finnmarken
2,002
Silver Cloud
1,994
Space Ratio
MS Finnmarken
24.4 GT/pax
Silver Cloud
68.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Finnmarken
10.72 :1
Silver Cloud
1.14 :1
| Specification | MS Finnmarken | Silver Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002Winner | 1,994 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 15,690 GT | 17,400 GTWinner |
| Length | 138 m | 157 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 643Winner | 254 |
| Crew | 60 | 223Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 24.4 GT/pax | 68.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 10.72:1 | 1.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Visentini |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9107760 | 8903922 |
MS Finnmarken
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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21 m |
| Draft | — | 5.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
