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 Spirit
Silver Whisper
Gross Tonnage
Silver Spirit
39,519 GT
Silver Whisper
28,258 GT
Length
Silver Spirit
210 m
Silver Whisper
186 m
Beam
Silver Spirit
27 m
Silver Whisper
25 m
Passengers
Silver Spirit
608
Silver Whisper
388
Crew
Silver Spirit
376
Silver Whisper
302
Decks
Silver Spirit
—
Silver Whisper
—
Year Built
Silver Spirit
2,009
Silver Whisper
2,001
Space Ratio
Silver Spirit
65.0 GT/pax
Silver Whisper
72.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Silver Spirit
1.62 :1
Silver Whisper
1.28 :1
| Specification | Silver Spirit | Silver Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Silversea Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Spirit Class | Whisper Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 39,519 GTWinner | 28,258 GT |
| Length | 210 mWinner | 186 m |
| Beam | 27 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 608Winner | 388 |
| Crew | 376Winner | 302 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 65.0 GT/pax | 72.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.62:1 | 1.28:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9437098 | 9192179 |
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
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
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25 m |
| Draft | 6.6 mWinner | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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