Silversea
Silver Dawn
- Cruises
- 86
- From
- $3,800
Ship comparison
Silver Dawn vs Silver Spirit
Silversea
Silver Spirit
- Cruises
- 82
- From
- $2,950
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Silver Dawn is a small Silversea ship carrying 596 passengers, in service since 2021. Silver Spirit is a small Silversea ship carrying 540 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Silver Dawn if you want a newer ship, more of a party or a more active cruise: it outscores Silver Spirit for party (5.0 vs 3.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2009).
Choose Silver Spirit if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated dining or more adventure and nature: it outscores Silver Dawn for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0), dining (10.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 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 Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Silversea | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 40,700 | 36,009 |
| Passengers | 596 | 540 |
| Crew | 411 | 370 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 68.3 (better) | 66.7 |
| Decks | 8 | 8 |
| Length | 698 ft | 642 ft |
| Beam | 86 ft | 87 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 86 | 82 |
| Upcoming sailings | 87 | 86 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 149 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,800 | $2,950 (better) |
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 4 of the ten, Silver Spirit on 4, 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 Spirit
The Silversea fleet now consists of 10 luxury vessels and expedition ships, all known for their gourmet cuisine and attentive service. The lithe, winsome 540-passenger Silver Spirit lives up to those high standards and often goes above and beyond.
Highlights
- Relaxed atmosphere and lots of space to stretch out
- All-inclusive pricing
- All-suite accommodations, which represent some of the largest suites at sea
- Butler service in all suites
Sailing now
82 cruises on sale, from $2,950.
Questions
Silver Dawn or Silver Spirit?
Which is bigger, Silver Dawn or Silver Spirit?
Silver Dawn is bigger at 40,700 gross tons, against 36,009 gross tons for Silver Spirit. Silver Dawn carries 596 passengers and Silver Spirit carries 540.
Which ship is newer, Silver Dawn or Silver Spirit?
Silver Dawn is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2009 for Silver Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Dawn, with 68.3 gross tons per passenger against 66.7 on Silver Spirit. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Silver Dawn scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Silver Spirit.
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