Spots going fastSilver Cloud vs Silver Explorer
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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 travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 6 – 1
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Category
Silver Cloud
Silver Explorer
Size
17,400 GT
6,072 GT
Passengers
254
132
Year Built
1994
1989
Crew Ratio
1:1.1
1:1.1
Space Ratio
68.5
46.0
Decks
—
—
Length
157m
108m
From Price
$21,400/pp
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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 travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Cloud |
| Capacity | Silver Cloud |
| Modernity | Silver Cloud |
| Service | Silver Explorer |
| Spaciousness | Silver Cloud |
| Decks | Tie |
| 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.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Cloud if...
- You want the newer ship (built 1994, 5yr newer)
- Size matters to you (17,400 GT)
- More onboard variety (254 guests)
- More space per guest (68.5 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Silver Cloud | Silver Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $21,400 pp | — |
| Departing | Aug 20 | — |
| Duration | 17 nights | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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