Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin
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Ship comparison
Paul Gauguin vs Silver Shadow
Silversea
Silver Shadow
- Cruises
- 79
- From
- $3,900
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Paul Gauguin is a small Paul Gauguin Cruises ship carrying 332 passengers, in service since 1998. Silver Shadow is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Paul Gauguin if you want a more family-friendly ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores Silver Shadow for family friendly (6.0 vs 2.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 8.7) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Silver Shadow if you want better-rated dining, more space per passenger or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Paul Gauguin for dining (10.0 vs 7.6) and entertainment (8.2 vs 7.1) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 74.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 57.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Paul Gauguin | Silver Shadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2000 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 19,200 | 28,258 |
| Passengers | 332 | 382 |
| Crew | 215 | 302 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 | 1.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 57.8 | 74.0 (better) |
| Decks | 7 | 10 |
| Length | 513 ft | 610 ft |
| Beam | 72 ft | 81 ft |
| Speed | — | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 79 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 81 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 132 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $3,900 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Paul Gauguin leads on 2 of the ten, Silver Shadow on 3, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin
Sailing the fantasy-like islands of Tahiti and French Polynesia on Paul Gauguin Cruises' flagship the Paul Gauguin is just about as dreamy as a cruise gets. The ambience is casual chic and oh so French from morning croissants to the gourmet-style cuisine at night.
Highlights
- 5-star-plus, luxury cruise ship sailing around Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific
- Unsurpassed service and attention to detail amid elegant, relaxing surroundings
- All-inclusive pricing: select wines and spirits, soft drinks, bottled water and hot beverages
- A choice of three dining venues
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
79 cruises on sale, from $3,900.
Questions
Paul Gauguin or Silver Shadow?
Which is bigger, Paul Gauguin or Silver Shadow?
Silver Shadow is bigger at 28,258 gross tons, against 19,200 gross tons for Paul Gauguin. Paul Gauguin carries 332 passengers and Silver Shadow carries 382.
Which ship is newer, Paul Gauguin or Silver Shadow?
Silver Shadow is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2000 against 1998 for Paul Gauguin.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Shadow, with 74.0 gross tons per passenger against 57.8 on Paul Gauguin. 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 1.5 on Paul Gauguin.
Which is better for families?
Paul Gauguin scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Silver Shadow.
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