Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Moon
Silver Whisper
Gross Tonnage
Silver Moon
40,700 GT
Silver Whisper
28,258 GT
Length
Silver Moon
213 m
Silver Whisper
186 m
Beam
Silver Moon
27 m
Silver Whisper
25 m
Passengers
Silver Moon
596
Silver Whisper
388
Crew
Silver Moon
411
Silver Whisper
302
Decks
Silver Moon
—
Silver Whisper
—
Year Built
Silver Moon
2,020
Silver Whisper
2,001
Space Ratio
Silver Moon
68.3 GT/pax
Silver Whisper
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Moon
1.45 :1
Silver Whisper
1.28 :1
| Specification | Silver Moon | Silver Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Muse Class | Whisper Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 40,700 GTWinner | 28,258 GT |
| Length | 213 mWinner | 186 m |
| Beam | 27 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 596Winner | 388 |
| Crew | 411Winner | 302 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 68.3 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.45:1 | 1.28:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9784350 | 9192179 |
Silver Moon
68 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
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
Free cancellation on most rooms
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25 m |
| Draft | 6.5 mWinner | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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