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
Wind Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT
Wind Spirit
5,350 GT
Length
Silver Explorer
108 m
Wind Spirit
134 m
Beam
Silver Explorer
15 m
Wind Spirit
16 m
Passengers
Silver Explorer
132
Wind Spirit
148
Crew
Silver Explorer
117
Wind Spirit
90
Decks
Silver Explorer
—
Wind Spirit
—
Year Built
Silver Explorer
1,989
Wind Spirit
1,988
Space Ratio
Silver Explorer
46.0 GT/pax
Wind Spirit
36.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Explorer
1.13 :1
Wind Spirit
1.64 :1
| Specification | Silver Explorer | Wind Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,989Winner | 1,988 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 6,072 GTWinner | 5,350 GT |
| Length | 108 m | 134 mWinner |
| Beam | 15 m | 16 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 132 | 148Winner |
| Crew | 117Winner | 90 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 46.0 GT/paxWinner | 36.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.13:1Winner | 1.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Rauma-Repola | Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8702991 | 8700785 |
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
Wind Spirit
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | 4.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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