Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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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)
Celestyal Olympia
Silver Shadow
Gross Tonnage
Celestyal Olympia
37,773 GT
Silver Shadow
28,258 GT
Length
Celestyal Olympia
214 m
Silver Shadow
186 m
Beam
Celestyal Olympia
28 m
Silver Shadow
25 m
Passengers
Celestyal Olympia
1,664
Silver Shadow
388
Crew
Celestyal Olympia
540
Silver Shadow
295
Decks
Celestyal Olympia
—
Silver Shadow
—
Year Built
Celestyal Olympia
1,982
Silver Shadow
2,000
Space Ratio
Celestyal Olympia
22.7 GT/pax
Silver Shadow
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celestyal Olympia
3.08 :1
Silver Shadow
1.32 :1
| Specification | Celestyal Olympia | Silver Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celestyal Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Classic | Shadow Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,982 | 2,000Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 37,773 GTWinner | 28,258 GT |
| Length | 214 mWinner | 186 m |
| Beam | 28 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,664Winner | 388 |
| Crew | 540Winner | 295 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 22.7 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.08:1 | 1.32:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9098890 | 9192167 |
Celestyal Olympia
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Silver Shadow
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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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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25 m |
| Draft | — | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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