Silversea
Silver Dawn
- Cruises
- 86
- From
- $3,800
Ship comparison
Silver Dawn vs Silver Muse
Silversea
Silver Muse
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $4,200
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Silver Dawn is a small Silversea ship carrying 596 passengers, in service since 2021. Silver Muse is a small Silversea ship carrying 596 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Silver Dawn if you want a more active cruise: it outscores Silver Muse for active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Silver Muse if you want better-rated dining, better-rated entertainment or more adventure and nature: it outscores Silver Dawn for dining (10.0 vs 8.0), entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Silver Dawn | Silver Muse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Silversea | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 40,700 | 40,700 |
| Passengers | 596 | 596 |
| Crew | 411 | 411 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 68.3 | 68.3 |
| Decks | 8 | 9 |
| Length | 698 ft | 698 ft |
| Beam | 86 ft | 86 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 86 | 62 |
| Upcoming sailings | 87 | 85 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 149 nights | 7 to 51 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,800 (better) | $4,200 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Silver Dawn leads on 1 of the ten, Silver Muse on 7, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Silversea
Silver Dawn
Silver Dawn launched in April 2022 as the third ship in luxury cruise line Silversea's Muse class. The 596-passenger ship is nearly identical to sister ships Silver Muse and Silver Moon.
Sailing now
86 cruises on sale, from $3,800.
Silversea
Silver Muse
When Silversea debuted in 1994, it raised the nautical bar with innovations, superior service and style that was unheard of at the time, resulting in a new definition of luxury.
Sailing now
62 cruises on sale, from $4,200.
Questions
Silver Dawn or Silver Muse?
Which is bigger, Silver Dawn or Silver Muse?
They are the same size, 40,700 gross tons each. Silver Dawn carries 596 passengers and Silver Muse carries 596.
Which ship is newer, Silver Dawn or Silver Muse?
Silver Dawn is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2017 for Silver Muse.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 68.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers.
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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