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)
Ocean Adventurer
Silver Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Ocean Adventurer
4,376 GT
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT
Length
Ocean Adventurer
101 m
Silver Explorer
108 m
Beam
Ocean Adventurer
16 m
Silver Explorer
15 m
Passengers
Ocean Adventurer
128
Silver Explorer
132
Crew
Ocean Adventurer
86
Silver Explorer
117
Decks
Ocean Adventurer
—
Silver Explorer
—
Year Built
Ocean Adventurer
1,975
Silver Explorer
1,989
Space Ratio
Ocean Adventurer
34.2 GT/pax
Silver Explorer
46.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Ocean Adventurer
1.49 :1
Silver Explorer
1.13 :1
| Specification | Ocean Adventurer | Silver Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Quark Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,975 | 1,989Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,376 GT | 6,072 GTWinner |
| Length | 101 m | 108 mWinner |
| Beam | 16 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 128 | 132Winner |
| Crew | 86 | 117Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 34.2 GT/pax | 46.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.49:1 | 1.13:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | P. Wencke & Sohn | Rauma-Repola |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8010101 | 8702991 |
Ocean Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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15 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
