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)
Heritage Adventurer
Silver Endeavour
Gross Tonnage
Heritage Adventurer
4,200 GT
Silver Endeavour
23,500 GT
Length
Heritage Adventurer
92 m
Silver Endeavour
164 m
Beam
Heritage Adventurer
15 m
Silver Endeavour
23 m
Passengers
Heritage Adventurer
140
Silver Endeavour
200
Crew
Heritage Adventurer
75
Silver Endeavour
208
Decks
Heritage Adventurer
5
Silver Endeavour
—
Year Built
Heritage Adventurer
1,991
Silver Endeavour
2,021
Space Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
30.0 GT/pax
Silver Endeavour
117.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
1.87 :1
Silver Endeavour
0.96 :1
| Specification | Heritage Adventurer | Silver Endeavour |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Heritage Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,991 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,200 GT | 23,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 92 m | 164 mWinner |
| Beam | 15 m | 23 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 140 | 200Winner |
| Crew | 75 | 208Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.0 GT/pax | 117.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.87:1 | 0.96:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | MV Werften |
| Flag | New Zealand | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8802087 | 9851644 |
Heritage Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 6.1 m |
| Decks | 5 | — |
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