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 Origin
Gross Tonnage
Silver Cloud
17,400 GT
Silver Origin
5,800 GT
Length
Silver Cloud
157 m
Silver Origin
101.5 m
Beam
Silver Cloud
21 m
Silver Origin
17 m
Passengers
Silver Cloud
254
Silver Origin
100
Crew
Silver Cloud
223
Silver Origin
90
Decks
Silver Cloud
—
Silver Origin
6
Year Built
Silver Cloud
1,994
Silver Origin
2,020
Space Ratio
Silver Cloud
68.5 GT/pax
Silver Origin
58.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Cloud
1.14 :1
Silver Origin
1.11 :1
| Specification | Silver Cloud | Silver Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Origin Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,994 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 17,400 GTWinner | 5,800 GT |
| Length | 157 mWinner | 101.5 m |
| Beam | 21 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 254Winner | 100 |
| Crew | 223Winner | 90 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 68.5 GT/paxWinner | 58.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.14:1 | 1.11:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Visentini | De Hoop Shipyard |
| Flag | Bahamas | Ecuador |
| IMO Number | 8903922 | 9827098 |
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 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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17 m |
| Draft | 5.7 m | 9.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | 6 |
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