$19,750/person$1,317/night
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Silver Cloud vs Silver Explorer
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Silver Cloud wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Silver Cloud
Silver Explorer
Size
17,400 GT
6,072 GT
Passengers
254
132
Year built
1994
1989
Crew ratio
1.1 guests per crew
1.1 guests per crew
Space ratio
68.5 GT per guest
46.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
157 m
108 m
From price
$19,550 pp
No data
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Silver Cloud is the significantly larger vessel at 17,400 GT, 187% more than Silver Explorer's 6,072 GT. Silver Cloud offers more personal space with a space ratio of 68.5 GT per passenger versus 46.0. Built in 1994, Silver Cloud is 5 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Cloud |
| Capacity | Silver Cloud |
| Modernity | Silver Cloud |
| Service | Silver Explorer |
| Spaciousness | Silver Cloud |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Silver Cloud |
| Fleet Power | Silver Cloud |
Bottom line: Silver Cloud leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Cloud for overall superiority; pick Silver Explorer if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Cloud if
- You want the newer ship (built 1994, 5 years newer)
- Size matters to you (17,400 GT)
- More onboard variety (254 guests)
- More space per guest (68.5 GT per guest)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Silver Cloud | Silver Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $19,550 pp | No sailings |
| Per night | $1,629 pp | No data |
| Departing | Dec 9 | No data |
| Duration | 12 nights | No data |
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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.
