Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · 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)
Celebrity Xpedition
Silver Endeavour
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Xpedition
2,842 GT
Silver Endeavour
23,500 GT
Length
Celebrity Xpedition
90 m
Silver Endeavour
164 m
Beam
Celebrity Xpedition
14 m
Silver Endeavour
23 m
Passengers
Celebrity Xpedition
96
Silver Endeavour
200
Crew
Celebrity Xpedition
64
Silver Endeavour
208
Decks
Celebrity Xpedition
—
Silver Endeavour
—
Year Built
Celebrity Xpedition
2,001
Silver Endeavour
2,021
Space Ratio
Celebrity Xpedition
29.6 GT/pax
Silver Endeavour
117.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Xpedition
1.50 :1
Silver Endeavour
0.96 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Xpedition | Silver Endeavour |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 2,842 GT | 23,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 90 m | 164 mWinner |
| Beam | 14 m | 23 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 96 | 200Winner |
| Crew | 64 | 208Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 29.6 GT/pax | 117.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.50:1 | 0.96:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Cassens Werft | MV Werften |
| Flag | Ecuador | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8521220 | 9851644 |
Celebrity Xpedition
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Silver Endeavour
118 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.0:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 6.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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