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)
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Silver Cloud
Gross Tonnage
MS Fridtjof Nansen
20,889 GT
Silver Cloud
17,400 GT
Length
MS Fridtjof Nansen
140 m
Silver Cloud
157 m
Beam
MS Fridtjof Nansen
23 m
Silver Cloud
21 m
Passengers
MS Fridtjof Nansen
530
Silver Cloud
254
Crew
MS Fridtjof Nansen
151
Silver Cloud
223
Decks
MS Fridtjof Nansen
—
Silver Cloud
—
Year Built
MS Fridtjof Nansen
2,020
Silver Cloud
1,994
Space Ratio
MS Fridtjof Nansen
39.4 GT/pax
Silver Cloud
68.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Fridtjof Nansen
3.51 :1
Silver Cloud
1.14 :1
| Specification | MS Fridtjof Nansen | Silver Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 1,994 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 20,889 GTWinner | 17,400 GT |
| Length | 140 m | 157 mWinner |
| Beam | 23 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 530Winner | 254 |
| Crew | 151 | 223Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/pax | 68.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.51:1 | 1.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kleven | Visentini |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9813084 | 8903922 |
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
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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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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21 m |
| Draft | — | 5.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
