$7,250/person$1,036/night
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Silver Dawn vs Silver Shadow
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Silver Dawn wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Silver Dawn
Silver Shadow
Size
40,700 GT
28,258 GT
Passengers
596
388
Year built
2022
2000
Crew ratio
1.4 guests per crew
1.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
68.3 GT per guest
72.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
213 m
186 m
From price
$5,150 pp
$6,050 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Silver Dawn is the significantly larger vessel at 40,700 GT, 44% more than Silver Shadow's 28,258 GT. Built in 2022, Silver Dawn is 22 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Silver Shadow edges ahead in service at 1.3 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Dawn |
| Capacity | Silver Dawn |
| Modernity | Silver Dawn |
| Service | Silver Shadow |
| Spaciousness | Silver Shadow |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Silver Dawn |
| Fleet Power | Silver Dawn |
Bottom line: Silver Dawn leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Dawn for overall superiority; pick Silver Shadow if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Dawn if
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 22 years newer)
- Size matters to you (40,700 GT)
- More onboard variety (596 guests)
Choose Silver Shadow if
- More crew per guest (1.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (72.8 GT per guest)
- Lower fares per night (from $605 per person per night)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Silver Dawn | Silver Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $5,150 pp | $6,050 pp |
| Per night | $736 pp | $605 pp |
| Departing | Dec 2 | Dec 10 |
| Duration | 7 nights | 10 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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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.
