$13,150/person$1,879/night
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National Geographic Explorer vs Silver Origin
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. National Geographic Explorer wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
National Geographic Explorer
Silver Origin
Size
6,471 GT
5,800 GT
Passengers
148
100
Year built
1982
2020
Crew ratio
1.7 guests per crew
1.1 guests per crew
Space ratio
43.7 GT per guest
58.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
6
Length
108 m
101.5 m
From price
No data
$13,150 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
National Geographic Explorer is the larger vessel at 6,471 GT, 12% more than Silver Origin's 5,800 GT. Silver Origin offers more personal space with a space ratio of 58.0 GT per passenger versus 43.7. Built in 2020, Silver Origin is 38 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | National Geographic Explorer |
| Capacity | National Geographic Explorer |
| Modernity | Silver Origin |
| Service | Silver Origin |
| Spaciousness | Silver Origin |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | National Geographic Explorer |
| Fleet Power | National Geographic Explorer |
Bottom line: National Geographic Explorer leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose National Geographic Explorer for overall superiority; pick Silver Origin if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose National Geographic Explorer if
- Size matters to you (6,471 GT)
- More onboard variety (148 guests)
Choose Silver Origin if
- You want the newer ship (built 2020, 38 years newer)
- More crew per guest (1.1 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (58.0 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | National Geographic Explorer | Silver Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $13,150 pp |
| Per night | No data | $1,879 pp |
| Departing | No data | Oct 31 |
| Duration | No data | 7 nights |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
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