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Silver Spirit vs Spirit of Discovery
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Spirit of Discovery wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Silver Spirit
Spirit of Discovery
Size
39,519 GT
58,250 GT
Passengers
608
999
Year built
2009
2019
Crew ratio
1.6 guests per crew
2.0 guests per crew
Space ratio
65.0 GT per guest
58.3 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
210 m
236 m
From price
$4,750 pp
No data
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Spirit of Discovery is the significantly larger vessel at 58,250 GT, 47% more than Silver Spirit's 39,519 GT. Silver Spirit offers more personal space with a space ratio of 65.0 GT per passenger versus 58.3. Built in 2019, Spirit of Discovery is 10 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Spirit of Discovery |
| Capacity | Spirit of Discovery |
| Modernity | Spirit of Discovery |
| Service | Silver Spirit |
| Spaciousness | Silver Spirit |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Spirit of Discovery |
| Fleet Power | Spirit of Discovery |
Bottom line: Spirit of Discovery leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Spirit of Discovery for overall superiority; pick Silver Spirit if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Spirit if
- More crew per guest (1.6 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (65.0 GT per guest)
Choose Spirit of Discovery if
- You want the newer ship (built 2019, 10 years newer)
- Size matters to you (58,250 GT)
- More onboard variety (999 guests)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Silver Spirit | Spirit of Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $4,750 pp | No sailings |
| Per night | $679 pp | No data |
| Departing | Dec 5 | No data |
| Duration | 7 nights | No data |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
