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)
Sea Cloud Spirit
Silver Origin
Gross Tonnage
Sea Cloud Spirit
6,600 GT
Silver Origin
5,800 GT
Length
Sea Cloud Spirit
138 m
Silver Origin
101.5 m
Beam
Sea Cloud Spirit
17 m
Silver Origin
17 m
Passengers
Sea Cloud Spirit
136
Silver Origin
100
Crew
Sea Cloud Spirit
85
Silver Origin
90
Decks
Sea Cloud Spirit
—
Silver Origin
6
Year Built
Sea Cloud Spirit
2,021
Silver Origin
2,020
Space Ratio
Sea Cloud Spirit
48.5 GT/pax
Silver Origin
58.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Sea Cloud Spirit
1.60 :1
Silver Origin
1.11 :1
| Specification | Sea Cloud Spirit | Silver Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Sea Cloud Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Windjammer | Origin Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 2,020 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 6,600 GTWinner | 5,800 GT |
| Length | 138 mWinner | 101.5 m |
| Beam | 17 m | 17 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 136Winner | 100 |
| Crew | 85 | 90Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 48.5 GT/pax | 58.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.60:1 | 1.11:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Metalships & Docks | De Hoop Shipyard |
| Flag | Malta | Ecuador |
| IMO Number | 9868102 | 9827098 |
Sea Cloud Spirit
49 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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
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9.6 m |
| Decks | — | 6 |
