Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
AIDAcara
Silver Whisper
Gross Tonnage
AIDAcara
38,557 GT
Silver Whisper
28,258 GT
Length
AIDAcara
193 m
Silver Whisper
186 m
Beam
AIDAcara
28 m
Silver Whisper
25 m
Passengers
AIDAcara
1,186
Silver Whisper
388
Crew
AIDAcara
370
Silver Whisper
302
Decks
AIDAcara
—
Silver Whisper
—
Year Built
AIDAcara
1,996
Silver Whisper
2,001
Space Ratio
AIDAcara
32.5 GT/pax
Silver Whisper
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
AIDAcara
3.21 :1
Silver Whisper
1.28 :1
| Specification | AIDAcara | Silver Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | AIDA Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Classic | Whisper Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 2,001Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 38,557 GTWinner | 28,258 GT |
| Length | 193 mWinner | 186 m |
| Beam | 28 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,186Winner | 388 |
| Crew | 370Winner | 302 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.5 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.21:1 | 1.28:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Italy | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9112789 | 9192179 |
AIDAcara
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Silver Whisper
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
73 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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25 m |
| Draft | — | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |