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 Whisper
Gross Tonnage
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT
Silver Whisper
28,258 GT
Length
Silver Explorer
108 m
Silver Whisper
186 m
Beam
Silver Explorer
15 m
Silver Whisper
25 m
Passengers
Silver Explorer
132
Silver Whisper
388
Crew
Silver Explorer
117
Silver Whisper
302
Decks
Silver Explorer
—
Silver Whisper
—
Year Built
Silver Explorer
1,989
Silver Whisper
2,001
Space Ratio
Silver Explorer
46.0 GT/pax
Silver Whisper
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Explorer
1.13 :1
Silver Whisper
1.28 :1
| Specification | Silver Explorer | Silver Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Whisper Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,989 | 2,001Winner |
| 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 | 302Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 46.0 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.13:1Winner | 1.28:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Rauma-Repola | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8702991 | 9192179 |
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 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
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| Draft | — | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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