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Paul Gauguin Cruises vs Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises rates higher than Paul Gauguin Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Paul Gauguin Cruises leads on value; Silversea Cruises on cabins, dining and pools & decks. Pick Paul Gauguin Cruises for families; Silversea Cruises for adventure seekers and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Families | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 1 | 12 |
| Largest ship | Paul Gauguin (19,200 GT) | Silver Nova (54,700 GT) |
| Newest ship | Paul Gauguin (1998) | Silver Ray (2024) |
| Guests per ship, average | 330 | 462 |
| Usually sails | Asia, Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Transatlantic |
| Loyalty program | Ponant Yacht Club | Venetian Society |
| Owner | Ponant Explorations Group | Royal Caribbean Group |
| Headquarters | Marseille, France | Fontvieille, Monaco |
| Founded | 1998 | 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, Paul Gauguin Cruises or Silversea Cruises?
Silversea Cruises rates higher than Paul Gauguin Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Paul Gauguin Cruises leads on value; Silversea Cruises on cabins, dining and pools & decks.
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Silversea Cruises better value?
Paul Gauguin Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Silversea Cruises better for dining?
Silversea Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Silversea Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Silversea Cruises better for cabins?
Silversea Cruises scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Silversea Cruises better for families?
Paul Gauguin Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Silversea Cruises is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Paul Gauguin Cruises or Silversea Cruises?
Silversea Cruises's largest ship, Silver Nova, measures 54,700 gross tons, against 19,200 for Paul Gauguin, Paul Gauguin Cruises's largest. An average Paul Gauguin Cruises ship carries 330 guests, a Silversea Cruises ship 462.
How many ships do Paul Gauguin Cruises and Silversea Cruises have?
Paul Gauguin Cruises has 1 ship in service; Silversea Cruises has 12 ships in service.
Are Paul Gauguin Cruises and Silversea Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Paul Gauguin Cruises is part of Ponant Explorations Group; Silversea Cruises is part of Royal Caribbean Group.