Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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)
Costa Victoria
Silver Reef
Gross Tonnage
Costa Victoria
75,166 GT
Silver Reef
54,700 GT
Length
Costa Victoria
253 m
Silver Reef
236 m
Beam
Costa Victoria
32 m
Silver Reef
27 m
Passengers
Costa Victoria
1,928
Silver Reef
728
Crew
Costa Victoria
766
Silver Reef
554
Decks
Costa Victoria
—
Silver Reef
—
Year Built
Costa Victoria
1,996
Silver Reef
2,025
Space Ratio
Costa Victoria
39.0 GT/pax
Silver Reef
75.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Costa Victoria
2.52 :1
Silver Reef
1.31 :1
| Specification | Costa Victoria | Silver Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Costa Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Victoria Class | Nova Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 2,025Winner |
| 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 | 9908200 |
Costa Victoria is the significantly larger vessel at 75,166 GT — 37% more than Silver Reef's 54,700 GT. Silver Reef offers more personal space with a space ratio of 75.1 GT per passenger versus 39.0. Built in 2025, Silver Reef is 29 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Costa Victoria |
| Capacity | Costa Victoria |
| Modernity | Silver Reef |
| Service | Silver Reef |
| Spaciousness | Silver Reef |
Bottom line: Silver Reef 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 Reef
75 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2025 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 | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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