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 Whisper
Gross Tonnage
Seabourn Encore
40,350 GT
Silver Whisper
28,258 GT
Length
Seabourn Encore
210 m
Silver Whisper
186 m
Beam
Seabourn Encore
26 m
Silver Whisper
25 m
Passengers
Seabourn Encore
604
Silver Whisper
388
Crew
Seabourn Encore
450
Silver Whisper
302
Decks
Seabourn Encore
—
Silver Whisper
—
Year Built
Seabourn Encore
2,016
Silver Whisper
2,001
Space Ratio
Seabourn Encore
66.8 GT/pax
Silver Whisper
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seabourn Encore
1.34 :1
Silver Whisper
1.28 :1
| Specification | Seabourn Encore | Silver Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Odyssey Class | Whisper Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 40,350 GTWinner | 28,258 GT |
| Length | 210 mWinner | 186 m |
| Beam | 26 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 604Winner | 388 |
| Crew | 450Winner | 302 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 66.8 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.34:1 | 1.28:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9683147 | 9192179 |
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 Whisper
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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