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 Spitsbergen
Silver Endeavour
Gross Tonnage
MS Spitsbergen
7,025 GT
Silver Endeavour
23,500 GT
Length
MS Spitsbergen
100 m
Silver Endeavour
164 m
Beam
MS Spitsbergen
18 m
Silver Endeavour
23 m
Passengers
MS Spitsbergen
180
Silver Endeavour
200
Crew
MS Spitsbergen
74
Silver Endeavour
208
Decks
MS Spitsbergen
—
Silver Endeavour
—
Year Built
MS Spitsbergen
2,016
Silver Endeavour
2,021
Space Ratio
MS Spitsbergen
39.0 GT/pax
Silver Endeavour
117.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Spitsbergen
2.43 :1
Silver Endeavour
0.96 :1
| Specification | MS Spitsbergen | Silver Endeavour |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 7,025 GT | 23,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 100 m | 164 mWinner |
| Beam | 18 m | 23 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 180 | 200Winner |
| Crew | 74 | 208Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.0 GT/pax | 117.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.43:1 | 0.96:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Remontowa | MV Werften |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9653654 | 9851644 |
MS Spitsbergen
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
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
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 7.2 mWinner | 6.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
