Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท Updated February 2026
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
Wind Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Silver Origin
5,800 GT
Wind Spirit
5,350 GT
Length
Silver Origin
101.5 m
Wind Spirit
134 m
Beam
Silver Origin
17 m
Wind Spirit
16 m
Passengers
Silver Origin
100
Wind Spirit
148
Crew
Silver Origin
90
Wind Spirit
90
Decks
Silver Origin
6
Wind Spirit
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Year Built
Silver Origin
2,020
Wind Spirit
1,988
Space Ratio
Silver Origin
58.0 GT/pax
Wind Spirit
36.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Origin
1.11 :1
Wind Spirit
1.64 :1
| Specification | Silver Origin | Wind Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Origin Class | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 1,988 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,800 GTWinner | 5,350 GT |
| Length | 101.5 m | 134 mWinner |
| Beam | 17 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100 | 148Winner |
| Crew | 90 | 90 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 58.0 GT/paxWinner | 36.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.11:1Winner | 1.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | De Hoop Shipyard | Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre |
| Flag | Ecuador | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9827098 | 8700785 |
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 โ great for a first cruise
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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16 m |
| Draft | 9.6 mWinner | 4.1 m |
| Decks | 6 | โ |