Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin
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Ship comparison
Paul Gauguin vs Silver Wind
Silversea
Silver Wind
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $8,450
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Paul Gauguin is a small Paul Gauguin Cruises ship carrying 332 passengers, in service since 1998. Silver Wind is a small Silversea ship carrying 274 passengers, in service since 1995.
Choose Paul Gauguin if you want a more family-friendly ship, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Silver Wind for family friendly (6.0 vs 2.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) and active (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Silver Wind if you want better-rated dining, more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores Paul Gauguin for dining (10.0 vs 7.6) and adventure & nature (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 1.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Paul Gauguin | Silver Wind | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 (better) | 1995 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 19,200 | 17,400 |
| Passengers | 332 | 274 |
| Crew | 215 | 222 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 57.8 | 63.5 (better) |
| Decks | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 513 ft | 514 ft |
| Beam | 72 ft | 70 ft |
| Speed | — | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 41 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 72 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 6 to 26 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $8,450 |
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 6 of the ten, Silver Wind on 3, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- 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 Wind
The 274-passenger Silver Wind was converted in summer 2021 into a luxury ice-class ship, the fourth expedition ship in the Silversea fleet.
Highlights
- Gaming in the onboard casino
- Cocktails with a view in the Panorama Lounge
- Full-scale productions in the Show Lounge
- High-end shopping in the onboard boutiques.
Sailing now
41 cruises on sale, from $8,450.
Questions
Paul Gauguin or Silver Wind?
Which is bigger, Paul Gauguin or Silver Wind?
Paul Gauguin is bigger at 19,200 gross tons, against 17,400 gross tons for Silver Wind. Paul Gauguin carries 332 passengers and Silver Wind carries 274.
Which ship is newer, Paul Gauguin or Silver Wind?
Paul Gauguin is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1998 against 1995 for Silver Wind.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Wind, with 63.5 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 Wind, with one crew member for every 1.2 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 Wind.
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