Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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)
Silver Cloud
Silver Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Silver Cloud
17,400 GT
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT
Length
Silver Cloud
157 m
Silver Explorer
108 m
Beam
Silver Cloud
21 m
Silver Explorer
15 m
Passengers
Silver Cloud
254
Silver Explorer
132
Crew
Silver Cloud
223
Silver Explorer
117
Decks
Silver Cloud
—
Silver Explorer
—
Year Built
Silver Cloud
1,994
Silver Explorer
1,989
Space Ratio
Silver Cloud
68.5 GT/pax
Silver Explorer
46.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Cloud
1.14 :1
Silver Explorer
1.13 :1
| Specification | Silver Cloud | Silver Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,994Winner | 1,989 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 17,400 GTWinner | 6,072 GT |
| Length | 157 mWinner | 108 m |
| Beam | 21 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 254Winner | 132 |
| Crew | 223Winner | 117 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 68.5 GT/paxWinner | 46.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.14:1 | 1.13:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Visentini | Rauma-Repola |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8903922 | 8702991 |
Silver Cloud
69 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Silver Explorer
46 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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15 m |
| Draft | 5.7 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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