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)
Costa Victoria
Silver Ray
Gross Tonnage
Costa Victoria
75,166 GT
Silver Ray
54,700 GT
Length
Costa Victoria
253 m
Silver Ray
236 m
Beam
Costa Victoria
32 m
Silver Ray
27 m
Passengers
Costa Victoria
1,928
Silver Ray
728
Crew
Costa Victoria
766
Silver Ray
554
Decks
Costa Victoria
—
Silver Ray
—
Year Built
Costa Victoria
1,996
Silver Ray
2,024
Space Ratio
Costa Victoria
39.0 GT/pax
Silver Ray
75.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Victoria
2.52 :1
Silver Ray
1.31 :1
| Specification | Costa Victoria | Silver Ray |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Victoria Class | Nova Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 75,166 GTWinner | 54,700 GT |
| Length | 253 mWinner | 236 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,928Winner | 728 |
| Crew | 766Winner | 554 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.0 GT/pax | 75.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.52:1 | 1.31:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Bremer Vulkan | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Italy | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9283452 | 9854825 |
Costa Victoria is the significantly larger vessel at 75,166 GT — 37% more than Silver Ray's 54,700 GT. Silver Ray offers more personal space with a space ratio of 75.1 GT per passenger versus 39.0. Built in 2024, Silver Ray is 28 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Victoria |
| Capacity | Costa Victoria |
| Modernity | Silver Ray |
| Service | Silver Ray |
| Spaciousness | Silver Ray |
Bottom line: Silver Ray wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Costa Victoria
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Silver Ray
75 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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27 m |
| Draft | — | 6.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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