Silver Shadow|Silver Cloud

Silver Shadow vs Silver Cloud

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Silver Shadow cruise ship
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Silver Shadow

Silversea Cruises

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Newer Ship

Silver Shadow

Built in 2000

6 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Silver Cloud

$865 / day

$653 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Silver Shadow

72.2 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Silver Shadow vs Silver Cloud: Quick Comparison

Silver Shadow is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2000, it is 6 years newer than Silver Cloud, which entered service in 1994. Silver Shadow is approximately 65% larger by gross tonnage at 28,000 GT. Silver Shadow also carries 92 more passengers. Silver Shadow has upcoming sailings in Canada & New England, 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

Specification comparison of Silver Shadow and Silver Cloud
SpecSilver ShadowSilver Cloud
Year Built2000Newer1994
Gross Tonnage28,000 GT16,927 GT
Passenger Capacity388296
Space per Passenger72.2 GT57.2 GT
Length186 m155.75 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Silver Shadow vs Silver Cloud

Age

Silver Shadow was built in 2000, making it 6 years newer than Silver Cloud, which was built in 1994.

Size

At 28,000 GT, Silver Shadow is approximately 65% larger by gross tonnage than Silver Cloud at 16,927 GT.

Passenger capacity

Silver Shadow carries up to 388 passengers compared with 296 aboard Silver Cloud, a difference of 92 passengers.

Passenger space

Silver Shadow offers more space per passenger: 72.2 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 Shadow (Canada & New England) 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 Shadow

Canada & New England Featuring Quebec City

Departure Port
Cape Liberty
Region
Canada & New England
Nights
11
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Oct 13, 2026Cape Liberty
  2. Day 2 · Oct 14, 2026Newport
  3. Day 3 · Oct 15, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Oct 16, 2026Boston Massachusetts
  5. Day 5 · Oct 17, 2026Portland, Maine
  6. Day 6 · Oct 18, 2026At Sea
  7. Day 7 · Oct 19, 2026Halifax
  8. Day 8 · Oct 20, 2026At Sea
  9. Day 9 · Oct 21, 2026Charlottetown
  10. Day 10 · Oct 22, 2026At Sea
  11. Day 11 · Oct 23, 2026Saguenay
  12. Day 12 · Oct 24, 2026Quebec City
  13. Day 13 · Oct 25, 2026Montreal

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
  1. Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Darwin
  2. Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Pulau Nai
  4. Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Kokas
  5. Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Misool Island
  6. Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Sanwinggrai
  7. Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026Pulau Num
  8. Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Pulau Swande
  9. Day 9 · Sep 14, 2026Kwatisore
  10. Day 10 · Sep 15, 2026Aisandami Village
  11. Day 11 · Sep 16, 2026Tanjung Mannguar
  12. Day 12 · Sep 17, 2026Pulau Rouw
  13. Day 13 · Sep 18, 2026Maransabadi Island
  14. Day 14 · Sep 19, 2026At Sea
  15. Day 15 · Sep 20, 2026Vanimo
  16. Day 16 · Sep 21, 2026Ali Island
  17. Day 17 · Sep 22, 2026Madang
  18. Day 18 · Sep 23, 2026Garove Island
  19. Day 19 · Sep 24, 2026Rabaul
  20. Day 20 · Sep 25, 2026At Sea
  21. Day 21 · Sep 26, 2026Kennedy Island
  22. Day 22 · Sep 27, 2026Kolo Hite Island
  23. Day 23 · Sep 28, 2026Santa Ana
  24. Day 24 · Sep 29, 2026At Sea
  25. Day 25 · Sep 30, 2026Ambrym Island
  26. Day 26 · Oct 1, 2026At Sea
  27. Day 27 · Oct 2, 2026Lautoka

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Silver Shadow

Silver Cloud

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Silver Shadow

Average

$1,518 / day

VS

Silver Cloud

Average

$865 / day

Silver Cloud has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$865/day vs $1,518/day

About $653 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 Shadow 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 Canada & New England.
  • Departing from Cape Liberty and Montreal 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 Shadow.

Silver Shadow vs Silver Cloud: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Silver Shadow

Built in 2000

6 years newer

Bigger

Silver Shadow

28,000 GT

65% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Silver Cloud

$865 / day

About $653 less per day

  • Silver Shadow is 6 years newer.
  • Silver Shadow is 65% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Silver Shadow carries 92 more passengers.
  • Silver Shadow offers more space per passenger (72.2 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Silver Shadow or Silver Cloud?

Silver Shadow is newer. It was built in 2000, while Silver Cloud was built in 1994, making Silver Shadow 6 years newer.

Which is bigger, Silver Shadow or Silver Cloud?

Silver Shadow is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 28,000 GT compared with Silver Cloud at 16,927 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Silver Shadow has a passenger capacity of approximately 388, compared with 296 for Silver Cloud.

Which ship is more spacious, Silver Shadow or Silver Cloud?

Silver Shadow has the higher passenger space ratio at 72.2 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 Shadow or Silver Cloud?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Silver Cloud has the lower average starting price per day at $865 per day versus $1,518 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Silver Shadow sail?

The upcoming Silver Shadow sailings currently listed cover Canada & New England, departing from Cape Liberty and Montreal.

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