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Royal Clipper vs Silver Origin

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Royal Clipper wins 4 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

Quick Compare

Category
Royal Clipper
Silver Origin
Size
5,061 GT
5,800 GT
Passengers
227
100
Year built
2000
2020
Crew ratio
2.1 guests per crew
1.1 guests per crew
Space ratio
22.3 GT per guest
58.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
6
Length
134 m
101.5 m
From price
No data
$13,150 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Silver Origin is the larger vessel at 5,800 GT, 15% more than Royal Clipper's 5,061 GT. Silver Origin offers more personal space with a space ratio of 58.0 GT per passenger versus 22.3. Built in 2020, Silver Origin is 20 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeRoyal Clipper
CapacityRoyal Clipper
ModernitySilver Origin
ServiceSilver Origin
SpaciousnessSilver Origin
DecksNo data
LengthRoyal Clipper
Fleet PowerRoyal Clipper

Bottom line: Royal Clipper leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Royal Clipper for overall superiority; pick Silver Origin if its strengths matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Royal Clipper if

  • More onboard variety (227 guests)
Book Royal Clipper

Choose Silver Origin if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2020, 20 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (5,800 GT)
  • More crew per guest (1.1 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (58.0 GT per guest)
Book Silver Origin

Prices

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Silver Origin

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailRoyal ClipperSilver Origin
CheapestNo sailings$13,150 pp
Per nightNo data$1,879 pp
DepartingNo dataOct 31
DurationNo data7 nights
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Sailings

Upcoming Sailings

Upcoming Sailings on Silver Origin

Silver Origin sailing from San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands

7 Night South America Cruise

Silversea • Silver Origin

Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights

Pacific

$13,150/person$1,879/night
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Silver Origin sailing from San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands

7 Night South America Cruise

Silversea • Silver Origin

Nov 7, 2026 · 7 nights

Pacific

$33,500/person$4,786/night
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Silver Origin sailing from San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands

7 Night South America Cruise

Silversea • Silver Origin

Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights

Pacific

$14,250/person$2,036/night
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.