Cruise Frog guide
Crystal vs Silversea Cruises
Crystal rates higher than Silversea Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.5 to 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Crystal leads on entertainment, with the rest level. Pick Crystal for solo travelers; Silversea Cruises for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Crystal | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Food lovers, Couples, Solo travelers, History and culture | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 2 | 12 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | Crystal Serenity (68,870 GT) | Silver Nova (54,700 GT) |
| Newest ship | Crystal Serenity (2003) | Silver Ray (2024) |
| Guests per ship, average | 673 | 462 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Canada and New England, Transatlantic | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Transatlantic |
| Solo cabins | Some ships | — |
| Single supplement | The Single Ocean View rooms are sold only for single occupancy at the fare shown. Elsewhere a solo guest pays a supplement over the… | — |
| Loyalty program | Crystal Society | Venetian Society |
| Owner | A&K Travel Group | Royal Caribbean Group |
| Headquarters | Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States | Fontvieille, Monaco |
| Founded | 1988 | 1994 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Crystal or Silversea Cruises?
Crystal rates higher than Silversea Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.5 to 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Crystal leads on entertainment, with the rest level.
Is Crystal or Silversea Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Crystal or Silversea Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Crystal or Silversea Cruises better for entertainment?
Crystal scores higher for entertainment, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Crystal or Silversea Cruises better for cabins?
They score the same for cabins, 5.0 out of 5.
Which has bigger ships, Crystal or Silversea Cruises?
Crystal's largest ship, Crystal Serenity, measures 68,870 gross tons, against 54,700 for Silver Nova, Silversea Cruises's largest. An average Crystal ship carries 673 guests, a Silversea Cruises ship 462.
How many ships do Crystal and Silversea Cruises have?
Crystal has 2 ships in service and 1 on the way; Silversea Cruises has 12 ships in service.
Are Crystal and Silversea Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Crystal is part of A&K Travel Group; Silversea Cruises is part of Royal Caribbean Group.