Cruise Frog guide
Ponant vs Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises rates higher than Ponant on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Silversea Cruises leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Ponant | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Adventure seekers, History and culture, Food lovers | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 12 | 12 |
| Largest ship | Le Commandant Charcot (31,283 GT) | Silver Nova (54,700 GT) |
| Newest ship | Le Commandant Charcot (2021) | Silver Ray (2024) |
| Guests per ship, average | 201 | 462 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Antarctica, Caribbean | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Transatlantic |
| Loyalty program | Ponant Yacht Club | Venetian Society |
| Owner | Ponant Explorations Group (Artémis) | Royal Caribbean Group |
| Headquarters | Marseille, France | 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, Ponant or Silversea Cruises?
Silversea Cruises rates higher than Ponant on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Silversea Cruises leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Ponant or Silversea Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Ponant or Silversea Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Ponant or Silversea Cruises better for entertainment?
Silversea Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Ponant or Silversea Cruises better for cabins?
Silversea Cruises scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Ponant or Silversea Cruises?
Silversea Cruises's largest ship, Silver Nova, measures 54,700 gross tons, against 31,283 for Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant's largest. An average Ponant ship carries 201 guests, a Silversea Cruises ship 462.
How many ships do Ponant and Silversea Cruises have?
Ponant has 12 ships in service; Silversea Cruises has 12 ships in service.
Are Ponant and Silversea Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Ponant is part of Ponant Explorations Group (Artémis); Silversea Cruises is part of Royal Caribbean Group.