$16,750/person$1,196/night
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Silver Explorer vs Silver Whisper
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Silver Whisper wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Silver Explorer
Silver Whisper
Size
6,072 GT
28,258 GT
Passengers
132
388
Year built
1989
2001
Crew ratio
1.1 guests per crew
1.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
46.0 GT per guest
72.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
108 m
186 m
From price
No data
$6,450 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Silver Whisper is the significantly larger vessel at 28,258 GT, 365% more than Silver Explorer's 6,072 GT. Silver Whisper offers more personal space with a space ratio of 72.8 GT per passenger versus 46.0. Built in 2001, Silver Whisper is 12 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Whisper |
| Capacity | Silver Whisper |
| Modernity | Silver Whisper |
| Service | Silver Explorer |
| Spaciousness | Silver Whisper |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Silver Whisper |
| Fleet Power | Silver Whisper |
Bottom line: Silver Whisper leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Whisper for overall superiority; pick Silver Explorer if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Whisper if
- You want the newer ship (built 2001, 12 years newer)
- Size matters to you (28,258 GT)
- More onboard variety (388 guests)
- More space per guest (72.8 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Silver Explorer | Silver Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $6,450 pp |
| Per night | No data | $461 pp |
| Departing | No data | Nov 29 |
| Duration | No data | 14 nights |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
