Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท Updated January 2026
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)
Silver Dawn
Silver Shadow
Gross Tonnage
Silver Dawn
40,700 GT
Silver Shadow
28,258 GT
Length
Silver Dawn
213 m
Silver Shadow
186 m
Beam
Silver Dawn
27 m
Silver Shadow
25 m
Passengers
Silver Dawn
596
Silver Shadow
388
Crew
Silver Dawn
411
Silver Shadow
295
Decks
Silver Dawn
โ
Silver Shadow
โ
Year Built
Silver Dawn
2,022
Silver Shadow
2,000
Space Ratio
Silver Dawn
68.3 GT/pax
Silver Shadow
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Dawn
1.45 :1
Silver Shadow
1.32 :1
| Specification | Silver Dawn | Silver Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Muse Class | Shadow Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,000 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 40,700 GTWinner | 28,258 GT |
| Length | 213 mWinner | 186 m |
| Beam | 27 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 596Winner | 388 |
| Crew | 411Winner | 295 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 68.3 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.45:1 | 1.32:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9796168 | 9192167 |
Silver Dawn
68 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2022 with modern facilities โ great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Silver Shadow
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
73 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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25 m |
| Draft | 6.7 mWinner | 6.2 m |
| Decks | โ | โ |