Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $213
Ship comparison
Carnival Firenze vs Silver Shadow
Silversea
Silver Shadow
- Cruises
- 75
- From
- $4,200
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Firenze is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,126 passengers, in service since 2024. Silver Shadow is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Carnival Firenze if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Silver Shadow for family friendly (9.0 vs 2.0) and party (7.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2000).
Choose Silver Shadow if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or better-rated dining: it outscores Carnival Firenze for dining (10.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 74.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 32.8) and it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 2.9).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Firenze | Silver Shadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Silversea |
| Ship size | Mega | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 135,156 | 28,258 |
| Passengers | 4,126 | 382 |
| Crew | 1,424 | 302 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 1.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.8 | 74.0 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 10 |
| Length | 1,061 ft | 610 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 81 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 46 | 75 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 78 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–16 nights | 7–24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $213 (better) | $4,200 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Firenze leads on 2 of the ten, Silver Shadow on 8.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Firenze began sailing year-round from Long Beach, Calif., in 2024 with Mexican Riviera cruises packed with fun-filled Italian-themed entertainment and restaurants.
Sailing now
46 cruises on sale, from $213.
Silversea
Silver Shadow
Silversea's Millennium Class ships, Silver Shadow and its sister ship Silver Whisper, are built with proportions slightly larger in size than other Silversea ships yet retain the same level of genuine hospitality.
Highlights
- Gaming in the onboard casino
- Views and complimentary cocktails from the Panorama Lounge
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Show Lounge
- Lectures by noted historians, ambassadors, state leaders, authors and geographers
Sailing now
75 cruises on sale, from $4,200.
Questions
Carnival Firenze or Silver Shadow?
Which is bigger, Carnival Firenze or Silver Shadow?
Carnival Firenze is bigger at 135,156 gross tons, against 28,258 gross tons for Silver Shadow. Carnival Firenze carries 4,126 passengers and Silver Shadow carries 382.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Firenze or Silver Shadow?
Carnival Firenze is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2000 for Silver Shadow.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Shadow, with 74.0 gross tons per passenger against 32.8 on Carnival Firenze. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Silver Shadow, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Carnival Firenze.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Firenze scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Silver Shadow.
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