Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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)
Hanseatic Inspiration
Silver Wind
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Inspiration
16,100 GT
Silver Wind
17,400 GT
Length
Hanseatic Inspiration
139 m
Silver Wind
157 m
Beam
Hanseatic Inspiration
22 m
Silver Wind
21 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Inspiration
230
Silver Wind
274
Crew
Hanseatic Inspiration
175
Silver Wind
222
Decks
Hanseatic Inspiration
—
Silver Wind
—
Year Built
Hanseatic Inspiration
2,019
Silver Wind
1,995
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Inspiration
70.0 GT/pax
Silver Wind
63.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Inspiration
1.31 :1
Silver Wind
1.23 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Inspiration | Silver Wind |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Wind Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 1,995 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,100 GT | 17,400 GTWinner |
| Length | 139 m | 157 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 230 | 274Winner |
| Crew | 175 | 222Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.0 GT/paxWinner | 63.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.31:1 | 1.23:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Visentini |
| Flag | Germany | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9817157 | 8903934 |
Hanseatic Inspiration
70 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Silver Wind
64 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.2:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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21 m |
| Draft | — | 5.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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