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 Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Silver Origin
5,800 GT
Silver Spirit
39,519 GT
Length
Silver Origin
101.5 m
Silver Spirit
210 m
Beam
Silver Origin
17 m
Silver Spirit
27 m
Passengers
Silver Origin
100
Silver Spirit
608
Crew
Silver Origin
90
Silver Spirit
376
Decks
Silver Origin
6
Silver Spirit
—
Year Built
Silver Origin
2,020
Silver Spirit
2,009
Space Ratio
Silver Origin
58.0 GT/pax
Silver Spirit
65.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Origin
1.11 :1
Silver Spirit
1.62 :1
| Specification | Silver Origin | Silver Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Origin Class | Spirit Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 2,009 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,800 GT | 39,519 GTWinner |
| Length | 101.5 m | 210 mWinner |
| Beam | 17 m | 27 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100 | 608Winner |
| Crew | 90 | 376Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 58.0 GT/pax | 65.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.11:1Winner | 1.62:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | De Hoop Shipyard | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Ecuador | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9827098 | 9437098 |
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 Spirit
65 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
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 | 6.6 m |
| Decks | 6 | — |
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