Spots going fastSilver Nova vs Vasco da Gama
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Silver Nova offers more personal space with a space ratio of 75.1 GT per passenger versus 39.9. Built in 2023, Silver Nova is 30 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Silver Nova edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Silver Nova
Vasco da Gama
Size
54,700 GT
55,877 GT
Passengers
728
1,400
Year Built
2023
1993
Crew Ratio
1:1.3
1:2.5
Space Ratio
75.1
39.9
Decks
—
10
Length
236m
219m
From Price
$8,100/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Silver Nova offers more personal space with a space ratio of 75.1 GT per passenger versus 39.9. Built in 2023, Silver Nova is 30 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Silver Nova edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Nova |
| Capacity | Vasco da Gama |
| Modernity | Silver Nova |
| Service | Silver Nova |
| Spaciousness | Silver Nova |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Silver Nova |
| Fleet Power | Vasco da Gama |
Bottom line: Silver Nova leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Silver Nova for overall superiority; pick Vasco da Gama if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Nova if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2023, 30yr newer)
- Better service ratio (1.3:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (75.1 GT/pax)
Choose Vasco da Gama if...
- Size matters to you (55,877 GT)
- More onboard variety (1,400 guests)
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Sailing Prices
| Silver Nova | Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $8,100 pp | — |
| Departing | Aug 2 | — |
| Duration | 7 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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