September 28, 2026
10-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$8,400
Price / day
$840
Silver Ray|Silver Moon
Silver Ray vs Silver Moon
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Silver Moon
Built in 2020
21 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Moon
$698 / day
$52 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Silver Ray vs Silver Moon: Quick Comparison
Silver Moon is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2020, it is 21 years newer than Silver Ray, which entered service in 1999. Silver Ray is approximately 36% larger by gross tonnage at 55,355 GT. Silver Ray has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean, 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 Ray | Silver Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1999 | 2020Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 55,355 GT | 40,844 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | — | — |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 179 m | 212.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Silver Ray vs Silver Moon
Age
Silver Moon was built in 2020, making it 21 years newer than Silver Ray, which was built in 1999.
Size
At 55,355 GT, Silver Ray is approximately 36% larger by gross tonnage than Silver Moon at 40,844 GT.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Silver Ray (Mediterranean) 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 Ray
Spain & the French Riviera Featuring Málaga
- Departure Port
- Barcelona
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 10
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 28, 2026Barcelona
- Day 2 · Sep 29, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 30, 2026Malaga
- Day 4 · Oct 1, 2026Malaga
- Day 5 · Oct 2, 2026Cartagena
- Day 6 · Oct 3, 2026Valencia
- Day 7 · Oct 4, 2026Palma de Mallorca
- Day 8 · Oct 5, 2026Porto Mahon
- Day 9 · Oct 6, 2026Marseille
- Day 10 · Oct 7, 2026Saint Tropez
- Day 11 · Oct 8, 2026Monte Carlo
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 Ray
October 29, 2026
10-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$6,600
Price / day
$660
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 Ray
Average
$750 / day
VS
Silver Moon
Average
$698 / day
Silver Moon has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$698/day vs $750/day
About $52 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 prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You want to sail in Mediterranean.
- Departing from Barcelona works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Silver Moon.
Choose Silver Moon if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- 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.
Silver Ray vs Silver Moon: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Silver Moon
Built in 2020
21 years newer
Bigger
Silver Ray
55,355 GT
36% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Moon
$698 / day
About $52 less per day
- Silver Moon is 21 years newer.
- Silver Ray is 36% larger by gross tonnage.
- Passenger capacity is not available for both ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Silver Ray or Silver Moon?
Silver Moon is newer. It was built in 2020, while Silver Ray was built in 1999, making Silver Moon 21 years newer.
Which is bigger, Silver Ray or Silver Moon?
Silver Ray is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 55,355 GT compared with Silver Moon at 40,844 GT.
Which ship is cheaper, Silver Ray or Silver Moon?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Silver Moon has the lower average starting price per day at $698 per day versus $750 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.
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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