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Silver Shadow vs Silver Spirit
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Silver Spirit wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Silver Shadow
Silver Spirit
Size
28,258 GT
39,519 GT
Passengers
388
608
Year built
2000
2009
Crew ratio
1.3 guests per crew
1.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
72.8 GT per guest
65.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
186 m
210 m
From price
$6,050 pp
$4,750 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Silver Spirit is the significantly larger vessel at 39,519 GT, 40% more than Silver Shadow's 28,258 GT. Silver Shadow offers more personal space with a space ratio of 72.8 GT per passenger versus 65.0. Built in 2009, Silver Spirit is 9 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Spirit |
| Capacity | Silver Spirit |
| Modernity | Silver Spirit |
| Service | Silver Shadow |
| Spaciousness | Silver Shadow |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Silver Spirit |
| Fleet Power | Silver Spirit |
Bottom line: Silver Spirit leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Spirit for overall superiority; pick Silver Shadow if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Shadow if
- More crew per guest (1.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (72.8 GT per guest)
Choose Silver Spirit if
- You want the newer ship (built 2009, 9 years newer)
- Size matters to you (39,519 GT)
- More onboard variety (608 guests)
- Lower fares per night (from $577 per person per night)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Silver Shadow | Silver Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $6,050 pp | $4,750 pp |
| Per night | $605 pp | $679 pp |
| Departing | Dec 10 | Dec 5 |
| Duration | 10 nights | 7 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.
