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 Whisper
Gross Tonnage
Celestyal Olympia
37,773 GT
Silver Whisper
28,258 GT
Length
Celestyal Olympia
214 m
Silver Whisper
186 m
Beam
Celestyal Olympia
28 m
Silver Whisper
25 m
Passengers
Celestyal Olympia
1,664
Silver Whisper
388
Crew
Celestyal Olympia
540
Silver Whisper
302
Decks
Celestyal Olympia
—
Silver Whisper
—
Year Built
Celestyal Olympia
1,982
Silver Whisper
2,001
Space Ratio
Celestyal Olympia
22.7 GT/pax
Silver Whisper
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celestyal Olympia
3.08 :1
Silver Whisper
1.28 :1
| Specification | Celestyal Olympia | Silver Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celestyal Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Classic | Whisper Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,982 | 2,001Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 37,773 GTWinner | 28,258 GT |
| Length | 214 mWinner | 186 m |
| Beam | 28 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,664Winner | 388 |
| Crew | 540Winner | 302 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 22.7 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.08:1 | 1.28:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9098890 | 9192179 |
Celestyal Olympia
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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25 m |
| Draft | — | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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