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)
Scenic Eclipse II
Silver Cloud
Gross Tonnage
Scenic Eclipse II
17,545 GT
Silver Cloud
17,400 GT
Length
Scenic Eclipse II
168 m
Silver Cloud
157 m
Beam
Scenic Eclipse II
22 m
Silver Cloud
21 m
Passengers
Scenic Eclipse II
228
Silver Cloud
254
Crew
Scenic Eclipse II
176
Silver Cloud
223
Decks
Scenic Eclipse II
—
Silver Cloud
—
Year Built
Scenic Eclipse II
2,023
Silver Cloud
1,994
Space Ratio
Scenic Eclipse II
77.0 GT/pax
Silver Cloud
68.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Scenic Eclipse II
1.30 :1
Silver Cloud
1.14 :1
| Specification | Scenic Eclipse II | Silver Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Scenic Luxury Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Discovery Yacht | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023Winner | 1,994 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 17,545 GTWinner | 17,400 GT |
| Length | 168 mWinner | 157 m |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 228 | 254Winner |
| Crew | 176 | 223Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 77.0 GT/paxWinner | 68.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.30:1 | 1.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Uljanik | Visentini |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9850460 | 8903922 |
Scenic Eclipse II
77 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
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 | — | — |
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