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 Midnatsol
Silver Cloud
Gross Tonnage
MS Midnatsol
16,140 GT
Silver Cloud
17,400 GT
Length
MS Midnatsol
136 m
Silver Cloud
157 m
Beam
MS Midnatsol
22 m
Silver Cloud
21 m
Passengers
MS Midnatsol
1,000
Silver Cloud
254
Crew
MS Midnatsol
60
Silver Cloud
223
Decks
MS Midnatsol
—
Silver Cloud
—
Year Built
MS Midnatsol
2,003
Silver Cloud
1,994
Space Ratio
MS Midnatsol
16.1 GT/pax
Silver Cloud
68.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Midnatsol
16.67 :1
Silver Cloud
1.14 :1
| Specification | MS Midnatsol | Silver Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003Winner | 1,994 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,140 GT | 17,400 GTWinner |
| Length | 136 m | 157 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,000Winner | 254 |
| Crew | 60 | 223Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 16.1 GT/pax | 68.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 16.67:1 | 1.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fosen Mek | Visentini |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9039131 | 8903922 |
MS Midnatsol
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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 | — | — |
