Silversea
Silver Shadow
- Cruises
- 79
- From
- $3,900
Ship comparison
Silver Shadow vs Silver Whisper
Silversea
Silver Whisper
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $2,900
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Silver Shadow is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2000. Silver Whisper is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Silver Shadow if you want more adventure and nature or a more active cruise: it outscores Silver Whisper for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 6.0) and active (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Silver Whisper if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,900 (vs $3,900).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Silver Shadow | Silver Whisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Silversea | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2000 | 2001 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 28,258 | 28,258 |
| Passengers | 382 | 382 |
| Crew | 302 | 302 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 74.0 | 74.0 |
| Decks | 10 | 10 |
| Length | 610 ft | 610 ft |
| Beam | 81 ft | 82 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 79 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 132 nights | 7 to 125 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,900 | $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 Shadow leads on 2 of the ten, Silver Whisper on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
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 Shadow or Silver Whisper?
Which is bigger, Silver Shadow or Silver Whisper?
They are the same size, 28,258 gross tons each. Silver Shadow carries 382 passengers and Silver Whisper carries 382.
Which ship is newer, Silver Shadow or Silver Whisper?
Silver Whisper is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 2000 for Silver Shadow.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 74.0 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers.
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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