Cruise Frog guide
SeaDream Yacht Club vs Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises rates higher than SeaDream Yacht Club on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. Silversea Cruises leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level. Pick Silversea Cruises for history and culture.
Comparison updated
| Fact | SeaDream Yacht Club | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Food lovers, Adventure seekers | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 3.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 2 | 12 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | SeaDream II (4,333 GT) | Silver Nova (54,700 GT) |
| Newest ship | SeaDream II (1985) | Silver Ray (2024) |
| Guests per ship, average | 112 | 462 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Northern Europe | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Transatlantic |
| Loyalty program | SeaDream Club | Venetian Society |
| Owner | — | Royal Caribbean Group |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway | Fontvieille, Monaco |
| Founded | 2001 | 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, SeaDream Yacht Club or Silversea Cruises?
Silversea Cruises rates higher than SeaDream Yacht Club on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. Silversea Cruises leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is SeaDream Yacht Club or Silversea Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is SeaDream Yacht Club or Silversea Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is SeaDream Yacht Club 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 SeaDream Yacht Club or Silversea Cruises better for cabins?
Silversea Cruises scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, SeaDream Yacht Club or Silversea Cruises?
Silversea Cruises's largest ship, Silver Nova, measures 54,700 gross tons, against 4,333 for SeaDream II, SeaDream Yacht Club's largest. An average SeaDream Yacht Club ship carries 112 guests, a Silversea Cruises ship 462.
How many ships do SeaDream Yacht Club and Silversea Cruises have?
SeaDream Yacht Club has 2 ships in service and 1 on the way; Silversea Cruises has 12 ships in service.