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 Star
Gross Tonnage
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT
Wind Star
5,350 GT
Length
Silver Explorer
108 m
Wind Star
134 m
Beam
Silver Explorer
15 m
Wind Star
16 m
Passengers
Silver Explorer
132
Wind Star
148
Crew
Silver Explorer
117
Wind Star
90
Decks
Silver Explorer
—
Wind Star
—
Year Built
Silver Explorer
1,989
Wind Star
1,986
Space Ratio
Silver Explorer
46.0 GT/pax
Wind Star
36.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Explorer
1.13 :1
Wind Star
1.64 :1
| Specification | Silver Explorer | Wind Star |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,989Winner | 1,986 |
| 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 | 8600461 |
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 Star
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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| Draft | — | 4.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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