Silversea Silver Cloud

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

97Top 2% of ships

Dining

48Beats 7% of ships

Entertainment

58Beats 22% of ships

Activities & Thrills

38Beats 7% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

46Beats 7% of ships

Value / Cost

82Top 19% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Space & Comfort — scores 97/100

Strong Value / Cost — scores 82/100

Attentive service — about 1.2 guests per crew member

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Worth Knowing

Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 38/100

Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 46/100

Dining is a relative weak point at 48/100

Smaller ship — fewer of the big-ship attractions

General

Cruise LineSilversea

Ship NameSilver Cloud

Maiden voyage2 April 1994

Physical

Year Built1994

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2017

BuilderEsercizio Cantieri

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

17,014 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

157 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

21.4 m

Ship Within a ShipNo

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks7

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

18 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew212

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

1.2

Total Cabins126

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins2

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

254

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

66.984

Amenities

RestaurantsThe Restaurant, Le Champagne, La Terrazza, The Grill (Pool Grill)

Restaurants - Paid0

Restaurants - Included4

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools1

- Pools - General Access1

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive1

Outdoor Pools1

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolNo

Total Hot Tubs2

- Hot Tubs - General Access2

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges6

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenNo

Onboard WeddingsNo

SpaYes

Video ArcadeNo

Basketball CourtNo

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseNo

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingNo

Children's PlayroomNo

Supervised Youth ProgramNo

Teen CenterNo

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaNo

Special AmenitiesZagara Beauty Spa (sauna, steam room, salon), Photo Studio with workshops, Connoisseur's Corner cigar/spirits lounge, fitness center, jogging track, library/Observation Lounge, 20 Zodiacs and kayaks for expedition landings

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$0.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Tipping Expected?No

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6MQ5

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

8903923

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

309027000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Bahamas