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)
MS Otto Sverdrup
Silver Wind
Gross Tonnage
MS Otto Sverdrup
15,690 GT
Silver Wind
17,400 GT
Length
MS Otto Sverdrup
138 m
Silver Wind
157 m
Beam
MS Otto Sverdrup
21 m
Silver Wind
21 m
Passengers
MS Otto Sverdrup
500
Silver Wind
274
Crew
MS Otto Sverdrup
110
Silver Wind
222
Decks
MS Otto Sverdrup
—
Silver Wind
—
Year Built
MS Otto Sverdrup
2,003
Silver Wind
1,995
Space Ratio
MS Otto Sverdrup
31.4 GT/pax
Silver Wind
63.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Otto Sverdrup
4.55 :1
Silver Wind
1.23 :1
| Specification | MS Otto Sverdrup | Silver Wind |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Explorer | Wind Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003Winner | 1,995 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 15,690 GT | 17,400 GTWinner |
| Length | 138 m | 157 mWinner |
| Beam | 21 m | 21 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 500Winner | 274 |
| Crew | 110 | 222Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.4 GT/pax | 63.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 4.55:1 | 1.23:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fosen Mek | Visentini |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9917097 | 8903934 |
MS Otto Sverdrup
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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5.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
