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 Shadow
Gross Tonnage
Seabourn Encore
40,350 GT
Silver Shadow
28,258 GT
Length
Seabourn Encore
210 m
Silver Shadow
186 m
Beam
Seabourn Encore
26 m
Silver Shadow
25 m
Passengers
Seabourn Encore
604
Silver Shadow
388
Crew
Seabourn Encore
450
Silver Shadow
295
Decks
Seabourn Encore
—
Silver Shadow
—
Year Built
Seabourn Encore
2,016
Silver Shadow
2,000
Space Ratio
Seabourn Encore
66.8 GT/pax
Silver Shadow
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seabourn Encore
1.34 :1
Silver Shadow
1.32 :1
| Specification | Seabourn Encore | Silver Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Odyssey Class | Shadow Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016Winner | 2,000 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 40,350 GTWinner | 28,258 GT |
| Length | 210 mWinner | 186 m |
| Beam | 26 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 604Winner | 388 |
| Crew | 450Winner | 295 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 66.8 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.34:1 | 1.32:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9683147 | 9192167 |
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 Shadow
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
73 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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25 m |
| Draft | 4.9 m | 6.2 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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