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 Explorer
Silver Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Ocean Explorer
8,000 GT
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT
Length
Ocean Explorer
104.4 m
Silver Explorer
108 m
Beam
Ocean Explorer
18.4 m
Silver Explorer
15 m
Passengers
Ocean Explorer
138
Silver Explorer
132
Crew
Ocean Explorer
92
Silver Explorer
117
Decks
Ocean Explorer
6
Silver Explorer
—
Year Built
Ocean Explorer
2,021
Silver Explorer
1,989
Space Ratio
Ocean Explorer
58.0 GT/pax
Silver Explorer
46.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Ocean Explorer
1.50 :1
Silver Explorer
1.13 :1
| Specification | Ocean Explorer | Silver Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Quark Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 1,989 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 8,000 GTWinner | 6,072 GT |
| Length | 104.4 m | 108 mWinner |
| Beam | 18.4 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 138Winner | 132 |
| Crew | 92 | 117Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 58.0 GT/paxWinner | 46.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.50:1 | 1.13:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Brodogradiliste Uljanik | Rauma-Repola |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9887066 | 8702991 |
Ocean Explorer
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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
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15 m |
| Draft | 6.7 m | — |
| Decks | 6 | — |
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