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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 Muse
Silver Nova
Gross Tonnage
Silver Muse
40,700 GT
Silver Nova
54,700 GT
Length
Silver Muse
213 m
Silver Nova
236 m
Beam
Silver Muse
27 m
Silver Nova
27 m
Passengers
Silver Muse
596
Silver Nova
728
Crew
Silver Muse
411
Silver Nova
554
Decks
Silver Muse
—
Silver Nova
—
Year Built
Silver Muse
2,017
Silver Nova
2,023
Space Ratio
Silver Muse
68.3 GT/pax
Silver Nova
75.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Muse
1.45 :1
Silver Nova
1.31 :1
| Specification | Silver Muse | Silver Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Muse Class | Nova Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,017 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 40,700 GT | 54,700 GTWinner |
| Length | 213 m | 236 mWinner |
| Beam | 27 m | 27 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 596 | 728Winner |
| Crew | 411 | 554Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 68.3 GT/pax | 75.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.45:1 | 1.31:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9735098 | 9826310 |
Silver Nova is the significantly larger vessel at 54,700 GT — 34% more than Silver Muse's 40,700 GT. Silver Nova offers more personal space with a space ratio of 75.1 GT per passenger versus 68.3. Built in 2023, Silver Nova is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Nova |
| Capacity | Silver Nova |
| Modernity | Silver Nova |
| Service | Silver Nova |
| Spaciousness | Silver Nova |
Bottom line: Silver Nova wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Silver Muse
68 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Silver Nova
75 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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