September 26, 2026
7-Night Galapagos Islands Cruise
Departing from San Cristobal
From
$11,340
Price / day
$1,620
Silver Origin|Silver Cloud
Silver Origin vs Silver Cloud
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Silver Origin
Silversea Cruises
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Newer Ship
Silver Origin
Built in 2020
26 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Cloud
$865 / day
$2,594 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Silver Origin
58 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Silver Origin vs Silver Cloud: Quick Comparison
Silver Origin is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2020, it is 26 years newer than Silver Cloud, which entered service in 1994. Silver Cloud is approximately 192% larger by gross tonnage at 16,927 GT. Silver Cloud also carries 196 more passengers. Silver Origin has upcoming sailings in Galapagos Islands, 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 Origin | Silver Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2020Newer | 1994 |
| Gross Tonnage | 5,800 GT | 16,927 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 100 | 296 |
| Space per Passenger | 58 GT | 57.2 GT |
| Length | 101.01 m | 155.75 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Silver Origin vs Silver Cloud
Age
Silver Origin was built in 2020, making it 26 years newer than Silver Cloud, which was built in 1994.
Size
At 16,927 GT, Silver Cloud is approximately 192% larger by gross tonnage than Silver Origin at 5,800 GT.
Passenger capacity
Silver Cloud carries up to 296 passengers compared with 100 aboard Silver Origin, a difference of 196 passengers.
Passenger space
Silver Origin offers more space per passenger: 58 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 Origin (Galapagos Islands) 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 Origin
The Galápagos: Exploring the Outer Loop
- Departure Port
- San Cristobal
- Region
- Galapagos Islands
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 26, 2026San Cristobal
- Day 2 · Sep 27, 2026Prince Philips Step's
- Day 3 · Sep 28, 2026Darwin Bay
- Day 4 · Sep 29, 2026North Seymour
- Day 5 · Sep 30, 2026Sullivan Bay
- Day 6 · Oct 1, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Oct 2, 2026Punta Mangle
- Day 8 · Oct 3, 2026Punta Moreno
- Day 9 · Oct 4, 2026Santa Cruz Highlands
- Day 10 · Oct 5, 2026Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
- Day 11 · Oct 6, 2026Gardner Bay
- Day 12 · Oct 7, 2026Punta Suarez
- Day 13 · Oct 8, 2026San Cristobal
- Day 14 · Oct 9, 2026Kicker Rock
- Day 15 · Oct 10, 2026Cerro Brujo
- Day 16 · Oct 11, 2026San Cristobal
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 Origin
November 7, 2026
7-Night Galapagos Islands Cruise
Departing from San Cristobal
From
$37,080
Price / day
$5,297
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 Origin
Average
$3,459 / day
VS
Silver Cloud
Average
$865 / day
Silver Cloud has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$865/day vs $3,459/day
About $2,594 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 Origin if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- 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 Galapagos Islands.
- Departing from San Cristobal works for your plans.
Choose Silver Cloud if…
- 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 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 Origin.
Silver Origin vs Silver Cloud: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Silver Origin
Built in 2020
26 years newer
Bigger
Silver Cloud
16,927 GT
192% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Cloud
$865 / day
About $2,594 less per day
- Silver Origin is 26 years newer.
- Silver Cloud is 192% larger by gross tonnage.
- Silver Cloud carries 196 more passengers.
- Silver Origin offers more space per passenger (58 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Silver Origin or Silver Cloud?
Silver Origin is newer. It was built in 2020, while Silver Cloud was built in 1994, making Silver Origin 26 years newer.
Which is bigger, Silver Origin or Silver Cloud?
Silver Cloud is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 16,927 GT compared with Silver Origin at 5,800 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Silver Cloud has a passenger capacity of approximately 296, compared with 100 for Silver Origin.
Which ship is more spacious, Silver Origin or Silver Cloud?
Silver Origin has the higher passenger space ratio at 58 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 Origin or Silver Cloud?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Silver Cloud has the lower average starting price per day at $865 per day versus $3,459 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Silver Origin sail?
The upcoming Silver Origin sailings currently listed cover Galapagos Islands, departing from San Cristobal.
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