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 Otto Sverdrup
Silver Cloud
Gross Tonnage
MS Otto Sverdrup
15,690 GT
Silver Cloud
17,400 GT
Length
MS Otto Sverdrup
138 m
Silver Cloud
157 m
Beam
MS Otto Sverdrup
21 m
Silver Cloud
21 m
Passengers
MS Otto Sverdrup
500
Silver Cloud
254
Crew
MS Otto Sverdrup
110
Silver Cloud
223
Decks
MS Otto Sverdrup
—
Silver Cloud
—
Year Built
MS Otto Sverdrup
2,003
Silver Cloud
1,994
Space Ratio
MS Otto Sverdrup
31.4 GT/pax
Silver Cloud
68.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Otto Sverdrup
4.55 :1
Silver Cloud
1.14 :1
| Specification | MS Otto Sverdrup | Silver Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Explorer | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003Winner | 1,994 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 15,690 GT | 17,400 GTWinner |
| Length | 138 m | 157 mWinner |
| Beam | 21 m | 21 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 500Winner | 254 |
| Crew | 110 | 223Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.4 GT/pax | 68.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 4.55:1 | 1.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fosen Mek | Visentini |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9917097 | 8903922 |
MS Otto Sverdrup
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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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5.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
