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 Trollfjord
Silver Cloud
Gross Tonnage
MS Trollfjord
16,140 GT
Silver Cloud
17,400 GT
Length
MS Trollfjord
136 m
Silver Cloud
157 m
Beam
MS Trollfjord
22 m
Silver Cloud
21 m
Passengers
MS Trollfjord
822
Silver Cloud
254
Crew
MS Trollfjord
60
Silver Cloud
223
Decks
MS Trollfjord
—
Silver Cloud
—
Year Built
MS Trollfjord
2,002
Silver Cloud
1,994
Space Ratio
MS Trollfjord
19.6 GT/pax
Silver Cloud
68.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Trollfjord
13.70 :1
Silver Cloud
1.14 :1
| Specification | MS Trollfjord | Silver Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002Winner | 1,994 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,140 GT | 17,400 GTWinner |
| Length | 136 m | 157 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 822Winner | 254 |
| Crew | 60 | 223Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 19.6 GT/pax | 68.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 13.70:1 | 1.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fosen Mek | Visentini |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9039129 | 8903922 |
MS Trollfjord
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 | 5.2 m | 5.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
