Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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)
Hanseatic Spirit
Silver Endeavour
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Spirit
16,100 GT
Silver Endeavour
23,500 GT
Length
Hanseatic Spirit
139 m
Silver Endeavour
164 m
Beam
Hanseatic Spirit
22 m
Silver Endeavour
23 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Spirit
230
Silver Endeavour
200
Crew
Hanseatic Spirit
175
Silver Endeavour
208
Decks
Hanseatic Spirit
—
Silver Endeavour
—
Year Built
Hanseatic Spirit
2,021
Silver Endeavour
2,021
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Spirit
70.0 GT/pax
Silver Endeavour
117.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Spirit
1.31 :1
Silver Endeavour
0.96 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Spirit | Silver Endeavour |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021 | 2,021 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,100 GT | 23,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 139 m | 164 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 m | 23 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 230Winner | 200 |
| Crew | 175 | 208Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.0 GT/pax | 117.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.31:1 | 0.96:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | MV Werften |
| Flag | Germany | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9817169 | 9851644 |
Hanseatic Spirit
70 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Silver Endeavour
118 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.0:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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| Draft | — | 6.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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