Lindblad Expeditions
Sea Cloud II
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $10,500
Ship comparison
Sea Cloud II vs Silver Origin
Silversea
Silver Origin
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $10,800
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Sea Cloud II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 94 passengers, in service since 2001. Silver Origin is an intimate Silversea ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Sea Cloud II if you want more culture: it outscores Silver Origin for cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Silver Origin if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or more space per passenger: it outscores Sea Cloud II for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2001) and it has 58.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 40.9).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Sea Cloud II | Silver Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Silversea |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,849 | 5,800 |
| Passengers | 94 | 100 |
| Crew | 60 | 90 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 | 1.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.9 | 58.0 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 6 |
| Length | 384 ft | 331 ft |
| Beam | 52 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 16 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 8 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 13 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–10 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $10,500 (better) | $10,800 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Sea Cloud II leads on 1 of the ten, Silver Origin on 3, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Lindblad Expeditions
Sea Cloud II
A sister ship of the legendary Sea Cloud (but not its successor), the newer Sea Cloud II has its own character. It combines the high standards expected of a modern cruise ship with the unique atmosphere of a romantic tall ship.
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $10,500.
Silversea
Silver Origin
Silversea welcomed Silver Origin to its fleet in June 2021. The luxury expedition vessel was designed specifically for the Galapagos with a design that focuses on sustainability and a smaller carbon footprint for sailing in those protected waters.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $10,800.
Questions
Sea Cloud II or Silver Origin?
Which is bigger, Sea Cloud II or Silver Origin?
Silver Origin is bigger at 5,800 gross tons, against 3,849 gross tons for Sea Cloud II. Sea Cloud II carries 94 passengers and Silver Origin carries 100.
Which ship is newer, Sea Cloud II or Silver Origin?
Silver Origin is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2001 for Sea Cloud II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Origin, with 58.0 gross tons per passenger against 40.9 on Sea Cloud II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Silver Origin, with one crew member for every 1.1 passengers against one for every 1.6 on Sea Cloud II.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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