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 Explorer
Silver Origin
Gross Tonnage
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT
Silver Origin
5,800 GT
Length
Silver Explorer
108 m
Silver Origin
101.5 m
Beam
Silver Explorer
15 m
Silver Origin
17 m
Passengers
Silver Explorer
132
Silver Origin
100
Crew
Silver Explorer
117
Silver Origin
90
Decks
Silver Explorer
—
Silver Origin
6
Year Built
Silver Explorer
1,989
Silver Origin
2,020
Space Ratio
Silver Explorer
46.0 GT/pax
Silver Origin
58.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Explorer
1.13 :1
Silver Origin
1.11 :1
| Specification | Silver Explorer | Silver Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Origin Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,989 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 6,072 GTWinner | 5,800 GT |
| Length | 108 mWinner | 101.5 m |
| Beam | 15 m | 17 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 132Winner | 100 |
| Crew | 117Winner | 90 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 46.0 GT/pax | 58.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.13:1 | 1.11:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Rauma-Repola | De Hoop Shipyard |
| Flag | Bahamas | Ecuador |
| IMO Number | 8702991 | 9827098 |
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
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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| Draft | — | 9.6 m |
| Decks | — | 6 |
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