September 14, 2026
10-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$10,800
Price / day
$1,080
Silver Muse|Silver Shadow
Silver Muse vs Silver Shadow
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
17 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Muse
$1,033 / day
$485 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Silver Shadow
72.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Silver Muse vs Silver Shadow: Quick Comparison
Silver Muse is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2017, it is 17 years newer than Silver Shadow, which entered service in 2000. Silver Muse is approximately 46% larger by gross tonnage at 40,791 GT. Silver Muse also carries 208 more passengers. Silver Muse has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean, while Silver Shadow has sailings in Canada & New England. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Silver Muse 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 Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2017Newer | 2000 |
| Gross Tonnage | 40,791 GT | 28,000 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 596 | 388 |
| Space per Passenger | 68.4 GT | 72.2 GT |
| Length | 212.8 m | 186 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Silver Muse vs Silver Shadow
Age
Silver Muse was built in 2017, making it 17 years newer than Silver Shadow, which was built in 2000.
Size
At 40,791 GT, Silver Muse is approximately 46% larger by gross tonnage than Silver Shadow at 28,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
Silver Muse carries up to 596 passengers compared with 388 aboard Silver Shadow, a difference of 208 passengers.
Passenger space
Silver Shadow offers more space per passenger: 72.2 GT per guest, compared with 68.4 aboard Silver Muse. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Silver Muse (Mediterranean) and Silver Shadow (Canada & New England) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Silver Muse has the lower average starting price per day at $1,033 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 Shadow
Canada & New England Featuring Quebec City
- Departure Port
- Cape Liberty
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 13, 2026Cape Liberty
- Day 2 · Oct 14, 2026Newport
- Day 3 · Oct 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Oct 16, 2026Boston Massachusetts
- Day 5 · Oct 17, 2026Portland, Maine
- Day 6 · Oct 18, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Oct 19, 2026Halifax
- Day 8 · Oct 20, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Oct 21, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 10 · Oct 22, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Oct 23, 2026Saguenay
- Day 12 · Oct 24, 2026Quebec City
- Day 13 · Oct 25, 2026Montreal
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 Shadow
October 13, 2026
11-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Cape Liberty
From
$21,330
Price / day
$1,939
October 24, 2026
14-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Montreal
From
$15,360
Price / day
$1,097
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Silver Muse
Average
$1,033 / day
VS
Silver Shadow
Average
$1,518 / day
Silver Muse has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$1,033/day vs $1,518/day
About $485 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 want to sail in Mediterranean.
- Departing from Civitavecchia and Venice works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Silver Shadow if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Canada & New England.
- Departing from Cape Liberty and Montreal works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Silver Muse.
Silver Muse vs Silver Shadow: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Silver Muse
Built in 2017
17 years newer
Bigger
Silver Muse
40,791 GT
46% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Muse
$1,033 / day
About $485 less per day
- Silver Muse is 17 years newer.
- Silver Muse is 46% larger by gross tonnage.
- Silver Muse carries 208 more passengers.
- Silver Shadow offers more space per passenger (72.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Silver Muse or Silver Shadow?
Silver Muse is newer. It was built in 2017, while Silver Shadow was built in 2000, making Silver Muse 17 years newer.
Which is bigger, Silver Muse or Silver Shadow?
Silver Muse is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 40,791 GT compared with Silver Shadow at 28,000 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Silver Muse has a passenger capacity of approximately 596, compared with 388 for Silver Shadow.
Which ship is more spacious, Silver Muse or Silver Shadow?
Silver Shadow has the higher passenger space ratio at 72.2 GT per passenger, versus 68.4 for Silver Muse. 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 Shadow?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Silver Muse has the lower average starting price per day at $1,033 per day versus $1,518 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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