Hurtigruten
MS Nordnorge
- Cruises
- 24
- From
- $301
Ship comparison
MS Nordnorge vs Silver Whisper
Silversea
Silver Whisper
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $2,900
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MS Nordnorge is a small Hurtigruten ship carrying 428 passengers. Silver Whisper is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2001. MS Nordnorge has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose MS Nordnorge if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $301 (vs $2,900).
Choose Silver Whisper if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 74.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 26.4) and it has 55 cruises on sale (vs 24).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MS Nordnorge | Silver Whisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Hurtigruten | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 11,286 | 28,258 |
| Passengers | 428 | 382 |
| Crew | — | 302 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 1.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.4 | 74.0 (better) |
| Decks | — | 10 |
| Length | 405 ft | 610 ft |
| Beam | 64 ft | 82 ft |
| Speed | — | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 24 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 794 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 18 nights | 7 to 125 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $301 (better) | $2,900 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
MS Nordnorge has no Bliss scores yet.
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Hurtigruten
MS Nordnorge
Sailing now
24 cruises on sale, from $301.
Silversea
Silver Whisper
Competing in the ultra-luxury segment alongside lines like Seabourn, Crystal and Regent Seven Seas, Silversea is a small privately owned line with a strong Italian influence and heritage. The focus is on offering a comfortable, stylish and personal approach to cruising with an emphasis on food and service.
Highlights
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Show Lounge
- Relaxing spa treatments at the Spa at Silversea
- Teak chaise lounges and whirlpools on the pool deck
- Cognacs along with a premium selection of cigars for purchase at Connoisseur's Corner
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $2,900.
Questions
MS Nordnorge or Silver Whisper?
Which is bigger, MS Nordnorge or Silver Whisper?
Silver Whisper is bigger at 28,258 gross tons, against 11,286 gross tons for MS Nordnorge. MS Nordnorge carries 428 passengers and Silver Whisper carries 382.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Whisper, with 74.0 gross tons per passenger against 26.4 on MS Nordnorge. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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