September 19, 2026
12-Night NORTHERN EUROPE & BRITISH ISLES Cruise
Departing from Southampton
From
$10,500
Price / day
$875
Silver Dawn|Silver Moon
Silver Dawn vs Silver Moon
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Silver Dawn
Built in 2021
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Moon
$698 / day
$73 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Silver Dawn vs Silver Moon: Quick Comparison
Silver Dawn is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 1 year newer than Silver Moon, which entered service in 2020. Silver Dawn has upcoming sailings in NORTHERN EUROPE & BRITISH ISLES, while Silver Moon has sailings in Australia & New Zealand. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Silver Moon has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Silver Dawn | Silver Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2021Newer | 2020 |
| Gross Tonnage | 40,844 GT | 40,844 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | — | — |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 212.8 m | 212.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Silver Dawn vs Silver Moon
Age
Silver Dawn was built in 2021, making it 1 year newer than Silver Moon, which was built in 2020.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Silver Dawn (NORTHERN EUROPE & BRITISH ISLES) and Silver Moon (Australia & New Zealand) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Silver Moon has the lower average starting price per day at $698 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Silver Dawn
France & Spain Featuring the Autumn Grape Harvest
- Departure Port
- Southampton
- Region
- NORTHERN EUROPE & BRITISH ISLES
- Nights
- 12
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 19, 2026Southampton
- Day 2 · Sep 20, 2026St Helier
- Day 3 · Sep 21, 2026Saint Malo
- Day 4 · Sep 22, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Sep 23, 2026Bordeaux
- Day 6 · Sep 24, 2026Bordeaux
- Day 7 · Sep 25, 2026Bordeaux
- Day 8 · Sep 26, 2026Bilbao
- Day 9 · Sep 27, 2026Santander
- Day 10 · Sep 28, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Sep 29, 2026Vigo
- Day 12 · Sep 30, 2026Porto
- Day 13 · Oct 1, 2026Lisbon
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Silver Moon
Australia & Indonesia Featuring Bali
- Departure Port
- Singapore
- Region
- Australia & New Zealand
- Nights
- 18
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Nov 16, 2026Singapore
- Day 2 · Nov 17, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Nov 18, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Nov 19, 2026Benoa
- Day 5 · Nov 20, 2026Benoa
- Day 6 · Nov 21, 2026Komodo Island
- Day 7 · Nov 22, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Nov 23, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Nov 24, 2026Darwin
- Day 10 · Nov 25, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Nov 26, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Nov 27, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Nov 28, 2026Cairns
- Day 14 · Nov 29, 2026At Sea
- Day 15 · Nov 30, 2026Airlie Beach
- Day 16 · Dec 1, 2026At Sea
- Day 17 · Dec 2, 2026Mooloolaba
- Day 18 · Dec 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 19 · Dec 4, 2026Sydney
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Silver Dawn
October 1, 2026
12-Night NORTHERN EUROPE & BRITISH ISLES Cruise
Departing from Lisbon
From
$8,000
Price / day
$667
Silver Moon
November 16, 2026
18-Night Australia & New Zealand Cruise
Departing from Singapore
From
$10,200
Price / day
$567
December 4, 2026
14-Night Australia & New Zealand Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$11,600
Price / day
$829
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Silver Dawn
Average
$771 / day
VS
Silver Moon
Average
$698 / day
Silver Moon has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$698/day vs $771/day
About $73 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Silver Dawn if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You want to sail in NORTHERN EUROPE & BRITISH ISLES.
- Departing from Southampton and Lisbon works for your plans.
Choose Silver Moon if…
- You want to sail in Australia & New Zealand.
- Departing from Singapore and Sydney works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Silver Dawn.
Silver Dawn vs Silver Moon: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Silver Dawn
Built in 2021
1 year newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Moon
$698 / day
About $73 less per day
- Silver Dawn is 1 year newer.
- Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
- Passenger capacity is not available for both ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Silver Dawn or Silver Moon?
Silver Dawn is newer. It was built in 2021, while Silver Moon was built in 2020, making Silver Dawn 1 year newer.
Which ship is cheaper, Silver Dawn or Silver Moon?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Silver Moon has the lower average starting price per day at $698 per day versus $771 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Silver Dawn sail?
The upcoming Silver Dawn sailings currently listed cover NORTHERN EUROPE & BRITISH ISLES, departing from Southampton and Lisbon.
Where does Silver Moon sail?
The upcoming Silver Moon sailings currently listed cover Australia & New Zealand, departing from Singapore and Sydney.
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