Ponant Cruises
Le Commandant Charcot
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $11,260
Ship comparison
Le Commandant Charcot vs Silver Cloud
Silversea
Silver Cloud
- Cruises
- 21
- From
- $10,250
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Le Commandant Charcot is a small Ponant Cruises ship carrying 270 passengers, in service since 2021. Silver Cloud is a small Silversea ship carrying 254 passengers, in service since 1994.
Choose Le Commandant Charcot if you want more of a party, more space per passenger or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Silver Cloud for party (5.0 vs 0.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 117.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 66.1).
Choose Silver Cloud if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated entertainment or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Le Commandant Charcot for romantic (10.0 vs 7.0), entertainment (7.4 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Le Commandant Charcot | Silver Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 1994 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 31,757 | 16,800 |
| Passengers | 270 | 254 |
| Crew | 235 | 222 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 117.6 (better) | 66.1 |
| Cabins | 135 | — |
| Decks | 9 | 9 |
| Length | 492 ft | 514 ft |
| Beam | 92 ft | 71 ft |
| Speed | — | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 34 | 21 |
| Upcoming sailings | 53 | 29 |
| Cruise lengths | 8–28 nights | 9–23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $11,260 | $10,250 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Le Commandant Charcot leads on 2 of the ten, Silver Cloud on 6, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Ponant Cruises
Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant Charcot debuted in 2021 as the latest luxury polar expedition ship from Ponant. The ship travels to the North Pole, Antarctica and other polar climes with up to 245 guests and 215 crew members, offering one of the best passenger-to-crew ratios at sea.
Sailing now
34 cruises on sale, from $11,260.
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16 Night Polar Odyssey between Northeast Greenland and Spitsbergen
$33,670
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8 Night Polar Lights From North Cape to the Lofoten Islands
$15,970
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Silversea
Silver Cloud
Silver Cloud debuted as Silversea's first ship back in 1994. But the ship received a $40 million makeover in 2017 and a relaunch as an expedition ship.
Highlights
- Gaming in the onboard casino
- Relaxing spa services at the Spa at Silversea
- Enjoying a book in the library
- Swimming in the temperature-controlled pool
Sailing now
21 cruises on sale, from $10,250.
Questions
Le Commandant Charcot or Silver Cloud?
Which is bigger, Le Commandant Charcot or Silver Cloud?
Le Commandant Charcot is bigger at 31,757 gross tons, against 16,800 gross tons for Silver Cloud. Le Commandant Charcot carries 270 passengers and Silver Cloud carries 254.
Which ship is newer, Le Commandant Charcot or Silver Cloud?
Le Commandant Charcot is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 1994 for Silver Cloud.
Which has more space per passenger?
Le Commandant Charcot, with 117.6 gross tons per passenger against 66.1 on Silver Cloud. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.1 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Le Commandant Charcot scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Silver Cloud.
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