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 Shadow
Silver Whisper
Gross Tonnage
Silver Shadow
28,258 GT
Silver Whisper
28,258 GT
Length
Silver Shadow
186 m
Silver Whisper
186 m
Beam
Silver Shadow
25 m
Silver Whisper
25 m
Passengers
Silver Shadow
388
Silver Whisper
388
Crew
Silver Shadow
295
Silver Whisper
302
Decks
Silver Shadow
—
Silver Whisper
—
Year Built
Silver Shadow
2,000
Silver Whisper
2,001
Space Ratio
Silver Shadow
72.8 GT/pax
Silver Whisper
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Shadow
1.32 :1
Silver Whisper
1.28 :1
| Specification | Silver Shadow | Silver Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Shadow Class | Whisper Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000 | 2,001Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 28,258 GT | 28,258 GT |
| Length | 186 m | 186 m |
| Beam | 25 m | 25 m |
| Draft | 6.2 m | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 388 | 388 |
| Crew | 295 | 302Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 72.8 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.32:1 | 1.28:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | T. Mariotti | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9192167 | 9192179 |
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
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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