Silversea
Silver Cloud
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $10,750
Ship comparison
Silver Cloud vs Silver Whisper
Silversea
Silver Whisper
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $2,900
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Silver Cloud is a small Silversea ship carrying 254 passengers, in service since 1994. Silver Whisper is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Silver Cloud if you want more adventure and nature, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Silver Whisper for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 6.0), active (10.0 vs 8.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Silver Whisper if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Silver Cloud for entertainment (8.5 vs 7.4) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $2,900 (vs $10,750) and its maiden voyage was in 2001 (vs 1994).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Silver Cloud | Silver Whisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Silversea | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1994 | 2001 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2017 | 2018 (better) |
| 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 | 82 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 16 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 21 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 9 to 23 nights | 7 to 125 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $10,750 | $2,900 (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 Whisper 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 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
Silver Cloud or Silver Whisper?
Which is bigger, Silver Cloud or Silver Whisper?
Silver Whisper is bigger at 28,258 gross tons, against 16,800 gross tons for Silver Cloud. Silver Cloud carries 254 passengers and Silver Whisper carries 382.
Which ship is newer, Silver Cloud or Silver Whisper?
Silver Whisper is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1994 for Silver Cloud.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Whisper, 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 Whisper.
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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