Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท 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 Wind
Gross Tonnage
Paul Gauguin
19,170 GT
Silver Wind
17,400 GT
Length
Paul Gauguin
156 m
Silver Wind
157 m
Beam
Paul Gauguin
22 m
Silver Wind
21 m
Passengers
Paul Gauguin
332
Silver Wind
274
Crew
Paul Gauguin
217
Silver Wind
222
Decks
Paul Gauguin
โ
Silver Wind
โ
Year Built
Paul Gauguin
1,998
Silver Wind
1,995
Space Ratio
Paul Gauguin
57.7 GT/pax
Silver Wind
63.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Paul Gauguin
1.53 :1
Silver Wind
1.23 :1
| Specification | Paul Gauguin | Silver Wind |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Gauguin | Wind Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,998Winner | 1,995 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 19,170 GTWinner | 17,400 GT |
| Length | 156 m | 157 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 332Winner | 274 |
| Crew | 217 | 222Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 57.7 GT/pax | 63.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.53:1 | 1.23:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Visentini |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9111319 | 8903934 |
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 Wind
64 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.2:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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21 m |
| Draft | 6.2 mWinner | 5.7 m |
| Decks | โ | โ |