September 5, 2026
12-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$8,820
Price / day
$735
Silver Ray|ms Volendam
Silver Ray vs ms Volendam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
ms Volendam
$226 / day
$657 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Silver Ray vs ms Volendam: Quick Comparison
Silver Ray and ms Volendam both entered service in 1999. ms Volendam is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage at 61,214 GT. Silver Ray has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean, while ms Volendam has sailings in Canada & New England and Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Volendam 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 Ray | ms Volendam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1999 | 1999 |
| Gross Tonnage | 55,355 GT | 61,214 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | — | 1,432 |
| Space per Passenger | — | 42.7 GT |
| Length | 179 m | 237.91 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Silver Ray vs ms Volendam
Age
Silver Ray and ms Volendam were both built in 1999.
Size
At 61,214 GT, ms Volendam is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage than Silver Ray at 55,355 GT.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Silver Ray (Mediterranean) and ms Volendam (Canada & New England and Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Volendam has the lower average starting price per day at $226 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Silver Ray
Spain Featuring Málaga & Ibiza
- Departure Port
- Barcelona
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 12
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026Barcelona
- Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026Gibraltar
- Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026Malaga
- Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026Malaga
- Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026Cartagena
- Day 7 · Sep 11, 2026Valencia
- Day 8 · Sep 12, 2026Alicante
- Day 9 · Sep 13, 2026Ibiza
- Day 10 · Sep 14, 2026Alcudia
- Day 11 · Sep 15, 2026Palamos
- Day 12 · Sep 16, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Sep 17, 2026Monte Carlo
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
ms Volendam
7-DAY CANADA & NEW ENGLAND: MAINE, MARITIMES & MONTREAL
- Departure Port
- Boston
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 19, 2026Boston
- Day 2 · Sep 20, 2026Eastport
- Day 3 · Sep 21, 2026Halifax
- Day 4 · Sep 22, 2026Sydney
- Day 5 · Sep 23, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 6 · Sep 24, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 25, 2026Quebec City
- Day 8 · Sep 26, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 27, 2026Montreal
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Silver Ray
September 17, 2026
11-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Monte Carlo
From
$11,340
Price / day
$1,031
ms Volendam
September 19, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$1,809
Price / day
$258
December 22, 2026
14-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$2,709
Price / day
$194
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Silver Ray
Average
$883 / day
VS
ms Volendam
Average
$226 / day
ms Volendam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$226/day vs $883/day
About $657 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 Ray if…
- You want to sail in Mediterranean.
- Departing from Barcelona and Monte Carlo works for your plans.
Choose ms Volendam if…
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You want to sail in Canada & New England and Caribbean.
- Departing from Boston and Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Silver Ray vs ms Volendam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Both ships are the same
Bigger
ms Volendam
61,214 GT
11% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Volendam
$226 / day
About $657 less per day
- Both ships were built in 1999.
- ms Volendam is 11% larger by gross tonnage.
- Passenger capacity is not available for both ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Silver Ray or ms Volendam?
ms Volendam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 61,214 GT compared with Silver Ray at 55,355 GT.
Which ship is cheaper, Silver Ray or ms Volendam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Volendam has the lower average starting price per day at $226 per day versus $883 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Silver Ray sail?
The upcoming Silver Ray sailings currently listed cover Mediterranean, departing from Barcelona and Monte Carlo.
Where does ms Volendam sail?
The upcoming ms Volendam sailings currently listed cover Canada & New England and Caribbean, departing from Boston and Fort Lauderdale.
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