Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
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)
Black Watch
Silver Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Black Watch
28,613 GT
Silver Spirit
39,519 GT
Length
Black Watch
205 m
Silver Spirit
210 m
Beam
Black Watch
25 m
Silver Spirit
27 m
Passengers
Black Watch
804
Silver Spirit
608
Crew
Black Watch
330
Silver Spirit
376
Decks
Black Watch
โ
Silver Spirit
โ
Year Built
Black Watch
1,972
Silver Spirit
2,009
Space Ratio
Black Watch
35.6 GT/pax
Silver Spirit
65.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Black Watch
2.44 :1
Silver Spirit
1.62 :1
| Specification | Black Watch | Silver Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Classic | Spirit Class |
| Status | retired | active |
| Year Built | 1,972 | 2,009Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 28,613 GT | 39,519 GTWinner |
| Length | 205 m | 210 mWinner |
| Beam | 25 m | 27 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 804Winner | 608 |
| Crew | 330 | 376Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.6 GT/pax | 65.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.44:1 | 1.62:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Wartsila | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9034005 | 9437098 |
Black Watch
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Silver Spirit
65 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | โ | 6.6 m |
| Decks | โ | โ |