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 Origin
Silver Shadow
Gross Tonnage
Silver Origin
5,800 GT
Silver Shadow
28,258 GT
Length
Silver Origin
101.5 m
Silver Shadow
186 m
Beam
Silver Origin
17 m
Silver Shadow
25 m
Passengers
Silver Origin
100
Silver Shadow
388
Crew
Silver Origin
90
Silver Shadow
295
Decks
Silver Origin
6
Silver Shadow
—
Year Built
Silver Origin
2,020
Silver Shadow
2,000
Space Ratio
Silver Origin
58.0 GT/pax
Silver Shadow
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Origin
1.11 :1
Silver Shadow
1.32 :1
| Specification | Silver Origin | Silver Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Origin Class | Shadow Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 2,000 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,800 GT | 28,258 GTWinner |
| Length | 101.5 m | 186 mWinner |
| Beam | 17 m | 25 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100 | 388Winner |
| Crew | 90 | 295Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 58.0 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.11:1Winner | 1.32:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | De Hoop Shipyard | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Ecuador | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9827098 | 9192167 |
Silver Origin
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Silver Shadow
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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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 9.6 mWinner | 6.2 m |
| Decks | 6 | — |
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