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)
Golden Horizon
Sea Cloud Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Golden Horizon
8,770 GT
Sea Cloud Spirit
6,600 GT
Length
Golden Horizon
162 m
Sea Cloud Spirit
138 m
Beam
Golden Horizon
18.5 m
Sea Cloud Spirit
17 m
Passengers
Golden Horizon
276
Sea Cloud Spirit
136
Crew
Golden Horizon
160
Sea Cloud Spirit
85
Decks
Golden Horizon
5
Sea Cloud Spirit
—
Year Built
Golden Horizon
2,021
Sea Cloud Spirit
2,021
Space Ratio
Golden Horizon
31.8 GT/pax
Sea Cloud Spirit
48.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Golden Horizon
1.73 :1
Sea Cloud Spirit
1.60 :1
| Specification | Golden Horizon | Sea Cloud Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Tradewind Voyages | Sea Cloud Cruises |
| Class | Sailing Vessel | Windjammer |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021 | 2,021 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 8,770 GTWinner | 6,600 GT |
| Length | 162 mWinner | 138 m |
| Beam | 18.5 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 276Winner | 136 |
| Crew | 160Winner | 85 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.8 GT/pax | 48.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.73:1 | 1.60:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Brodosplit | Metalships & Docks |
| Flag | United Kingdom | Malta |
| IMO Number | 8000214 | 9868102 |
Golden Horizon
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Sea Cloud Spirit
49 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 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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17 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | 5 | — |
