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)
Royal Clipper
Silver Origin
Gross Tonnage
Royal Clipper
5,061 GT
Silver Origin
5,800 GT
Length
Royal Clipper
134 m
Silver Origin
101.5 m
Beam
Royal Clipper
16 m
Silver Origin
17 m
Passengers
Royal Clipper
227
Silver Origin
100
Crew
Royal Clipper
106
Silver Origin
90
Decks
Royal Clipper
—
Silver Origin
6
Year Built
Royal Clipper
2,000
Silver Origin
2,020
Space Ratio
Royal Clipper
22.3 GT/pax
Silver Origin
58.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Royal Clipper
2.14 :1
Silver Origin
1.11 :1
| Specification | Royal Clipper | Silver Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Star Clippers | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Clipper | Origin Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,061 GT | 5,800 GTWinner |
| Length | 134 mWinner | 101.5 m |
| Beam | 16 m | 17 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 227Winner | 100 |
| Crew | 106Winner | 90 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 22.3 GT/pax | 58.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.14:1 | 1.11:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | De Merwede | De Hoop Shipyard |
| Flag | Malta | Ecuador |
| IMO Number | 9008265 | 9827098 |
Royal Clipper
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Silver Origin
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 9.6 m |
| Decks | — | 6 |
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