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 Shadow
Gross Tonnage
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT
Silver Shadow
28,258 GT
Length
Silver Explorer
108 m
Silver Shadow
186 m
Beam
Silver Explorer
15 m
Silver Shadow
25 m
Passengers
Silver Explorer
132
Silver Shadow
388
Crew
Silver Explorer
117
Silver Shadow
295
Decks
Silver Explorer
—
Silver Shadow
—
Year Built
Silver Explorer
1,989
Silver Shadow
2,000
Space Ratio
Silver Explorer
46.0 GT/pax
Silver Shadow
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Explorer
1.13 :1
Silver Shadow
1.32 :1
| Specification | Silver Explorer | Silver Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Shadow Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,989 | 2,000Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 6,072 GT | 28,258 GTWinner |
| Length | 108 m | 186 mWinner |
| Beam | 15 m | 25 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 132 | 388Winner |
| Crew | 117 | 295Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 46.0 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.13:1Winner | 1.32:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Rauma-Repola | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8702991 | 9192167 |
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 Shadow
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
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| Draft | — | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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