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 Wind
Gross Tonnage
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT
Silver Wind
17,400 GT
Length
Silver Explorer
108 m
Silver Wind
157 m
Beam
Silver Explorer
15 m
Silver Wind
21 m
Passengers
Silver Explorer
132
Silver Wind
274
Crew
Silver Explorer
117
Silver Wind
222
Decks
Silver Explorer
—
Silver Wind
—
Year Built
Silver Explorer
1,989
Silver Wind
1,995
Space Ratio
Silver Explorer
46.0 GT/pax
Silver Wind
63.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Explorer
1.13 :1
Silver Wind
1.23 :1
| Specification | Silver Explorer | Silver Wind |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Wind Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,989 | 1,995Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 6,072 GT | 17,400 GTWinner |
| Length | 108 m | 157 mWinner |
| Beam | 15 m | 21 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 132 | 274Winner |
| Crew | 117 | 222Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 46.0 GT/pax | 63.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.13:1Winner | 1.23:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Rauma-Repola | Visentini |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8702991 | 8903934 |
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 Wind
64 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.2:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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| Draft | — | 5.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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