$19,750/person$1,317/night
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Silver Cloud vs Silver Shadow
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Silver Shadow wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Silver Cloud
Silver Shadow
Size
17,400 GT
28,258 GT
Passengers
254
388
Year built
1994
2000
Crew ratio
1.1 guests per crew
1.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
68.5 GT per guest
72.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
157 m
186 m
From price
$19,550 pp
$6,050 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Silver Shadow is the significantly larger vessel at 28,258 GT, 62% more than Silver Cloud's 17,400 GT. Built in 2000, Silver Shadow is 6 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Silver Cloud edges ahead in service at 1.1 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Shadow |
| Capacity | Silver Shadow |
| Modernity | Silver Shadow |
| Service | Silver Cloud |
| Spaciousness | Silver Shadow |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Silver Shadow |
| Fleet Power | Silver Shadow |
Bottom line: Silver Shadow leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Shadow for overall superiority; pick Silver Cloud if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Shadow if
- You want the newer ship (built 2000, 6 years newer)
- Size matters to you (28,258 GT)
- More onboard variety (388 guests)
- More space per guest (72.8 GT per guest)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Silver Cloud | Silver Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $19,550 pp | $6,050 pp |
| Per night | $1,629 pp | $605 pp |
| Departing | Dec 9 | Dec 10 |
| Duration | 12 nights | 10 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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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.
