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 Endeavour
Silver Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Silver Endeavour
23,500 GT
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT
Length
Silver Endeavour
164 m
Silver Explorer
108 m
Beam
Silver Endeavour
23 m
Silver Explorer
15 m
Passengers
Silver Endeavour
200
Silver Explorer
132
Crew
Silver Endeavour
208
Silver Explorer
117
Decks
Silver Endeavour
—
Silver Explorer
—
Year Built
Silver Endeavour
2,021
Silver Explorer
1,989
Space Ratio
Silver Endeavour
117.5 GT/pax
Silver Explorer
46.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Endeavour
0.96 :1
Silver Explorer
1.13 :1
| Specification | Silver Endeavour | Silver Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 1,989 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 23,500 GTWinner | 6,072 GT |
| Length | 164 mWinner | 108 m |
| Beam | 23 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 200Winner | 132 |
| Crew | 208Winner | 117 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 117.5 GT/paxWinner | 46.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 0.96:1Winner | 1.13:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | MV Werften | Rauma-Repola |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9851644 | 8702991 |
Silver Endeavour
118 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.0:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
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
Free cancellation on most rooms
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15 m |
| Draft | 6.1 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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