Two Silversea Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Silver Ray (2024) is the newer ship by 24 years versus Silver Shadow (2000). Silver Ray is the larger hull at 54,700 GT (~94% bigger). Silver Shadow sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (388 vs 728).
| Spec | Silver Ray | Silver Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2024 | 2000 |
| Tonnage | 54,700 GT | 28,258 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 728 | 388 |
| Guests (max) | 728 | 392 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.
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