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)
Silver Dawn
Silver Whisper
Gross Tonnage
Silver Dawn
40,700 GT
Silver Whisper
28,258 GT
Length
Silver Dawn
213 m
Silver Whisper
186 m
Beam
Silver Dawn
27 m
Silver Whisper
25 m
Passengers
Silver Dawn
596
Silver Whisper
388
Crew
Silver Dawn
411
Silver Whisper
302
Decks
Silver Dawn
—
Silver Whisper
—
Year Built
Silver Dawn
2,022
Silver Whisper
2,001
Space Ratio
Silver Dawn
68.3 GT/pax
Silver Whisper
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Dawn
1.45 :1
Silver Whisper
1.28 :1
| Specification | Silver Dawn | Silver Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Muse Class | Whisper Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 40,700 GTWinner | 28,258 GT |
| Length | 213 mWinner | 186 m |
| Beam | 27 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 596Winner | 388 |
| Crew | 411Winner | 302 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 68.3 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.45:1 | 1.28:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9796168 | 9192179 |
Silver Dawn
68 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2022 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 | 6.7 mWinner | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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