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)
Paul Gauguin
Silver Endeavour
Gross Tonnage
Paul Gauguin
19,170 GT
Silver Endeavour
23,500 GT
Length
Paul Gauguin
156 m
Silver Endeavour
164 m
Beam
Paul Gauguin
22 m
Silver Endeavour
23 m
Passengers
Paul Gauguin
332
Silver Endeavour
200
Crew
Paul Gauguin
217
Silver Endeavour
208
Decks
Paul Gauguin
—
Silver Endeavour
—
Year Built
Paul Gauguin
1,998
Silver Endeavour
2,021
Space Ratio
Paul Gauguin
57.7 GT/pax
Silver Endeavour
117.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Paul Gauguin
1.53 :1
Silver Endeavour
0.96 :1
| Specification | Paul Gauguin | Silver Endeavour |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Gauguin | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,998 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 19,170 GT | 23,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 156 m | 164 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 m | 23 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 332Winner | 200 |
| Crew | 217Winner | 208 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 57.7 GT/pax | 117.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.53:1 | 0.96:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | MV Werften |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9111319 | 9851644 |
Paul Gauguin
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 6.2 mWinner | 6.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
