Silversea
Silver Cloud
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $10,750
Ship comparison
Silver Cloud vs Silver Shadow
Silversea
Silver Shadow
- Cruises
- 79
- From
- $3,900
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Silver Cloud is a small Silversea ship carrying 254 passengers, in service since 1994. Silver Shadow is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Silver Cloud if you want more adventure and nature, a more romantic trip or a more active cruise: it outscores Silver Shadow for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 8.0), romantic (10.0 vs 8.7) and active (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Silver Shadow if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or more culture: it outscores Silver Cloud for cultural (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $3,900 (vs $10,750) and its maiden voyage was in 2000 (vs 1994).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Silver Cloud | Silver Shadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Silversea | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1994 | 2000 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2017 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 16,800 | 28,258 |
| Passengers | 254 | 382 |
| Crew | 222 | 302 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.1 (better) | 1.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 66.1 | 74.0 (better) |
| Decks | 9 | 10 |
| Length | 514 ft | 610 ft |
| Beam | 71 ft | 81 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 16 | 79 |
| Upcoming sailings | 21 | 81 |
| Cruise lengths | 9 to 23 nights | 7 to 132 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $10,750 | $3,900 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Silver Cloud leads on 3 of the ten, Silver Shadow on 2, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
16 cruises on sale, from $10,750.
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
Silver Cloud or Silver Shadow?
Which is bigger, Silver Cloud or Silver Shadow?
Silver Shadow is bigger at 28,258 gross tons, against 16,800 gross tons for Silver Cloud. Silver Cloud carries 254 passengers and Silver Shadow carries 382.
Which ship is newer, Silver Cloud or Silver Shadow?
Silver Shadow is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2000 against 1994 for Silver Cloud.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Shadow, with 74.0 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?
Silver Cloud, with one crew member for every 1.1 passengers against one for every 1.3 on Silver Shadow.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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