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)
Paul Gauguin
Silver Whisper
Gross Tonnage
Paul Gauguin
19,170 GT
Silver Whisper
28,258 GT
Length
Paul Gauguin
156 m
Silver Whisper
186 m
Beam
Paul Gauguin
22 m
Silver Whisper
25 m
Passengers
Paul Gauguin
332
Silver Whisper
388
Crew
Paul Gauguin
217
Silver Whisper
302
Decks
Paul Gauguin
—
Silver Whisper
—
Year Built
Paul Gauguin
1,998
Silver Whisper
2,001
Space Ratio
Paul Gauguin
57.7 GT/pax
Silver Whisper
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Paul Gauguin
1.53 :1
Silver Whisper
1.28 :1
| Specification | Paul Gauguin | Silver Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Gauguin | Whisper Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,998 | 2,001Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 19,170 GT | 28,258 GTWinner |
| Length | 156 m | 186 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 m | 25 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 332 | 388Winner |
| Crew | 217 | 302Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 57.7 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.53:1 | 1.28:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9111319 | 9192179 |
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 Whisper
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
73 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 6.2 m | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
