Spots going fastSilver Explorer vs Wind Star
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Silver Explorer is the larger vessel at 6,072 GT — 13% more than Wind Star's 5,350 GT. Silver Explorer offers more personal space with a space ratio of 46.0 GT per passenger versus 36.1. Built in 1989, Silver Explorer is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Silver Explorer
Wind Star
Size
6,072 GT
5,350 GT
Passengers
132
148
Year Built
1989
1986
Crew Ratio
1:1.1
1:1.6
Space Ratio
46.0
36.1
Decks
—
—
Length
108m
134m
From Price
—
$3,596/pp
Comparison Verdict
Silver Explorer is the larger vessel at 6,072 GT — 13% more than Wind Star's 5,350 GT. Silver Explorer offers more personal space with a space ratio of 46.0 GT per passenger versus 36.1. Built in 1989, Silver Explorer is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Wind Star |
| Capacity | Silver Explorer |
| Modernity | Silver Explorer |
| Service | Silver Explorer |
| Spaciousness | Silver Explorer |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Wind Star |
| Fleet Power | Silver Explorer |
Bottom line: Silver Explorer leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Capacity. Choose Silver Explorer for overall superiority; pick Wind Star if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Explorer if...
- You want the newer ship (built 1989, 3yr newer)
- Size matters to you (6,072 GT)
- Better service ratio (1.1:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (46.0 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Silver Explorer | Wind Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $3,596 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 1 |
| Duration | — | 7 nights |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
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.
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
