$19,750/person$1,317/night
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MS Fridtjof Nansen vs Silver Cloud
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Silver Cloud wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Silver Cloud
Size
20,889 GT
17,400 GT
Passengers
530
254
Year built
2020
1994
Crew ratio
3.5 guests per crew
1.1 guests per crew
Space ratio
39.4 GT per guest
68.5 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
140 m
157 m
From price
No data
$19,550 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
MS Fridtjof Nansen is the significantly larger vessel at 20,889 GT, 20% 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 39.4. Built in 2020, MS Fridtjof Nansen is 26 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Cloud |
| Capacity | MS Fridtjof Nansen |
| Modernity | MS Fridtjof Nansen |
| Service | Silver Cloud |
| Spaciousness | Silver Cloud |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Silver Cloud |
| Fleet Power | MS Fridtjof Nansen |
Bottom line: Silver Cloud leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Cloud for overall superiority; pick MS Fridtjof Nansen if Capacity matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose MS Fridtjof Nansen if
- You want the newer ship (built 2020, 26 years newer)
- Size matters to you (20,889 GT)
- More onboard variety (530 guests)
Choose Silver Cloud if
- More crew per guest (1.1 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (68.5 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | MS Fridtjof Nansen | Silver Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $19,550 pp |
| Per night | No data | $1,629 pp |
| Departing | No data | Dec 9 |
| Duration | No data | 12 nights |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
