Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
97Top 2% of ships
Dining
58Beats 29% of ships
Entertainment
59Beats 24% of ships
Activities & Thrills
38Beats 7% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
46Beats 7% of ships
Value / Cost
50Top 25% of ships
Line shading shows where all scored ships land in each category · dot = this ship · scored for the traveller type selected above
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What We Like
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 97/100
Spacious feel — 73 tons of ship per guest, above the fleet norm
Attentive service — about 1.31 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
General
Cruise LineSilversea
Ship NameSilver Shadow
Maiden voyage1 September 2020
Physical
Year Built2000
Refurbished 2017
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderT. Mariotti
Gross Tonnage 28,258 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 186 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 24.8 m
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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.
Total decks 10
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks10
Speed 12 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew302
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.31
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins194
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins2
Passenger Capacity 388
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 72.83
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
Restaurants5 dining venues: The Restaurant, La Terrazza, Pool Grill, The Grill, and Le Champagne
Restaurants - Paid1
Restaurants - Included4
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
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/Lounges7
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 AmenitiesGolf driving cage, Connoisseur's Corner cigar lounge, Bulgari boutique, Zagara/Mandara Spa with thermal suite, Frette Italian linens and Bvlgari bath amenities in suites, shuffleboard court, card room
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $15.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6FN6
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9192167
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 308628000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Nassau, Bahamas
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.