Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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)
Seabourn Encore
Silver Nova
Gross Tonnage
Seabourn Encore
40,350 GT
Silver Nova
54,700 GT
Length
Seabourn Encore
210 m
Silver Nova
236 m
Beam
Seabourn Encore
26 m
Silver Nova
27 m
Passengers
Seabourn Encore
604
Silver Nova
728
Crew
Seabourn Encore
450
Silver Nova
554
Decks
Seabourn Encore
—
Silver Nova
—
Year Built
Seabourn Encore
2,016
Silver Nova
2,023
Space Ratio
Seabourn Encore
66.8 GT/pax
Silver Nova
75.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seabourn Encore
1.34 :1
Silver Nova
1.31 :1
| Specification | Seabourn Encore | Silver Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Odyssey Class | Nova Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 40,350 GT | 54,700 GTWinner |
| Length | 210 m | 236 mWinner |
| Beam | 26 m | 27 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 604 | 728Winner |
| Crew | 450 | 554Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 66.8 GT/pax | 75.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.34:1 | 1.31:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9683147 | 9826310 |
Silver Nova is the significantly larger vessel at 54,700 GT — 36% more than Seabourn Encore's 40,350 GT. Silver Nova offers more personal space with a space ratio of 75.1 GT per passenger versus 66.8. Built in 2023, Silver Nova is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Nova |
| Capacity | Silver Nova |
| Modernity | Silver Nova |
| Service | Silver Nova |
| Spaciousness | Silver Nova |
Bottom line: Silver Nova wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Seabourn Encore
67 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Silver Nova
75 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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| Draft | 4.9 m | 7.1 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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