Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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)
Heritage Adventurer
Silver Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Heritage Adventurer
4,200 GT
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT
Length
Heritage Adventurer
92 m
Silver Explorer
108 m
Beam
Heritage Adventurer
15 m
Silver Explorer
15 m
Passengers
Heritage Adventurer
140
Silver Explorer
132
Crew
Heritage Adventurer
75
Silver Explorer
117
Decks
Heritage Adventurer
5
Silver Explorer
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Year Built
Heritage Adventurer
1,991
Silver Explorer
1,989
Space Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
30.0 GT/pax
Silver Explorer
46.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
1.87 :1
Silver Explorer
1.13 :1
| Specification | Heritage Adventurer | Silver Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Heritage Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,991Winner | 1,989 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,200 GT | 6,072 GTWinner |
| Length | 92 m | 108 mWinner |
| Beam | 15 m | 15 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 140Winner | 132 |
| Crew | 75 | 117Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.0 GT/pax | 46.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.87:1 | 1.13:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Rauma-Repola |
| Flag | New Zealand | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8802087 | 8702991 |
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 Explorer
46 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.1:1 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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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Decks | 5 | — |
