September 14, 2026
10-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$10,800
Price / day
$1,080
Silver Muse|Silver Cloud
Silver Muse vs Silver Cloud
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Silver Muse
Silversea Cruises
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Newer Ship
Silver Muse
Built in 2017
23 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Cloud
$865 / day
$168 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Silver Muse
68.4 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Silver Muse vs Silver Cloud: Quick Comparison
Silver Muse is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2017, it is 23 years newer than Silver Cloud, which entered service in 1994. Silver Muse is approximately 141% larger by gross tonnage at 40,791 GT. Silver Muse also carries 300 more passengers. Silver Muse has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean, while Silver Cloud has sailings in FRENCH POLYNESIA & PACIFIC. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Silver Cloud 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 Muse | Silver Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2017Newer | 1994 |
| Gross Tonnage | 40,791 GT | 16,927 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 596 | 296 |
| Space per Passenger | 68.4 GT | 57.2 GT |
| Length | 212.8 m | 155.75 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Silver Muse vs Silver Cloud
Age
Silver Muse was built in 2017, making it 23 years newer than Silver Cloud, which was built in 1994.
Size
At 40,791 GT, Silver Muse is approximately 141% larger by gross tonnage than Silver Cloud at 16,927 GT.
Passenger capacity
Silver Muse carries up to 596 passengers compared with 296 aboard Silver Cloud, a difference of 300 passengers.
Passenger space
Silver Muse offers more space per passenger: 68.4 GT per guest, compared with 57.2 aboard Silver Cloud. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Silver Muse (Mediterranean) and Silver Cloud (FRENCH POLYNESIA & PACIFIC) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Silver Cloud has the lower average starting price per day at $865 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Silver Muse
Italy & Croatia Featuring Dubrovnik
- Departure Port
- Civitavecchia
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 10
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 14, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 2 · Sep 15, 2026Naples
- Day 3 · Sep 16, 2026Palermo
- Day 4 · Sep 17, 2026Giardini Naxos
- Day 5 · Sep 18, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 19, 2026Kotor
- Day 7 · Sep 20, 2026Bari
- Day 8 · Sep 21, 2026Dubrovnik
- Day 9 · Sep 22, 2026Hvar
- Day 10 · Sep 23, 2026Zadar
- Day 11 · Sep 24, 2026Venice
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Silver Cloud
South Pacific: Exploring Indonesia & Papua New Guinea
- Departure Port
- Darwin
- Region
- FRENCH POLYNESIA & PACIFIC
- Nights
- 23
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Darwin
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Pulau Nai
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Kokas
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Misool Island
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Sanwinggrai
- Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026Pulau Num
- Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Pulau Swande
- Day 9 · Sep 14, 2026Kwatisore
- Day 10 · Sep 15, 2026Aisandami Village
- Day 11 · Sep 16, 2026Tanjung Mannguar
- Day 12 · Sep 17, 2026Pulau Rouw
- Day 13 · Sep 18, 2026Maransabadi Island
- Day 14 · Sep 19, 2026At Sea
- Day 15 · Sep 20, 2026Vanimo
- Day 16 · Sep 21, 2026Ali Island
- Day 17 · Sep 22, 2026Madang
- Day 18 · Sep 23, 2026Garove Island
- Day 19 · Sep 24, 2026Rabaul
- Day 20 · Sep 25, 2026At Sea
- Day 21 · Sep 26, 2026Kennedy Island
- Day 22 · Sep 27, 2026Kolo Hite Island
- Day 23 · Sep 28, 2026Santa Ana
- Day 24 · Sep 29, 2026At Sea
- Day 25 · Sep 30, 2026Ambrym Island
- Day 26 · Oct 1, 2026At Sea
- Day 27 · Oct 2, 2026Lautoka
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Silver Muse
October 7, 2026
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Venice
From
$6,900
Price / day
$986
Silver Cloud
September 6, 2026
23-Night FRENCH POLYNESIA & PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Darwin
From
$21,870
Price / day
$951
October 12, 2026
23-Night FRENCH POLYNESIA & PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Papeete
From
$17,920
Price / day
$779
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Silver Muse
Average
$1,033 / day
VS
Silver Cloud
Average
$865 / day
Silver Cloud has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$865/day vs $1,033/day
About $168 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 Muse if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Mediterranean.
- Departing from Civitavecchia and Venice works for your plans.
Choose Silver Cloud if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in FRENCH POLYNESIA & PACIFIC.
- Departing from Darwin and Papeete 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 Muse.
Silver Muse vs Silver Cloud: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Silver Muse
Built in 2017
23 years newer
Bigger
Silver Muse
40,791 GT
141% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Cloud
$865 / day
About $168 less per day
- Silver Muse is 23 years newer.
- Silver Muse is 141% larger by gross tonnage.
- Silver Muse carries 300 more passengers.
- Silver Muse offers more space per passenger (68.4 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Silver Muse or Silver Cloud?
Silver Muse is newer. It was built in 2017, while Silver Cloud was built in 1994, making Silver Muse 23 years newer.
Which is bigger, Silver Muse or Silver Cloud?
Silver Muse is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 40,791 GT compared with Silver Cloud at 16,927 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Silver Muse has a passenger capacity of approximately 596, compared with 296 for Silver Cloud.
Which ship is more spacious, Silver Muse or Silver Cloud?
Silver Muse has the higher passenger space ratio at 68.4 GT per passenger, versus 57.2 for Silver Cloud. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Silver Muse or Silver Cloud?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Silver Cloud has the lower average starting price per day at $865 per day versus $1,033 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Silver Muse sail?
The upcoming Silver Muse sailings currently listed cover Mediterranean, departing from Civitavecchia and Venice.
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