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)
MS Vesteralen
Silver Origin
Gross Tonnage
MS Vesteralen
6,261 GT
Silver Origin
5,800 GT
Length
MS Vesteralen
108 m
Silver Origin
101.5 m
Beam
MS Vesteralen
17 m
Silver Origin
17 m
Passengers
MS Vesteralen
318
Silver Origin
100
Crew
MS Vesteralen
55
Silver Origin
90
Decks
MS Vesteralen
—
Silver Origin
6
Year Built
MS Vesteralen
1,983
Silver Origin
2,020
Space Ratio
MS Vesteralen
19.7 GT/pax
Silver Origin
58.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Vesteralen
5.78 :1
Silver Origin
1.11 :1
| Specification | MS Vesteralen | Silver Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Origin Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,983 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 6,261 GTWinner | 5,800 GT |
| Length | 108 mWinner | 101.5 m |
| Beam | 17 m | 17 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 318Winner | 100 |
| Crew | 55 | 90Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 19.7 GT/pax | 58.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 5.78:1 | 1.11:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kaarbos | De Hoop Shipyard |
| Flag | Norway | Ecuador |
| IMO Number | 9039093 | 9827098 |
MS Vesteralen
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Silver Origin
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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9.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | 6 |
