The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Ilma
- Cruises
- 96
- From
- $2,900
Ship comparison
Ilma vs Silver Spirit
Silversea
Silver Spirit
- Cruises
- 82
- From
- $2,950
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ilma is a small The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ship carrying 459 passengers, in service since 2024. Silver Spirit is a small Silversea ship carrying 540 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Ilma if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or more of a party: it outscores Silver Spirit for party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 101.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 66.7) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2009).
Choose Silver Spirit if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores Ilma for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 5.0), dining (10.0 vs 8.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ilma | Silver Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 46,750 | 36,009 |
| Passengers | 459 | 540 |
| Crew | 374 | 370 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 101.9 (better) | 66.7 |
| Decks | 10 | 8 |
| Length | 791 ft | 642 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 87 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 96 | 82 |
| Upcoming sailings | 112 | 86 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 13 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,900 (better) | $2,950 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Ilma leads on 5 of the ten, Silver Spirit on 3, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Ilma
Ilma, the second vessel in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, is due to debut in September 2024 with a series of idyllic Mediterranean sailings on the luxury ‘‘superyacht.’’
Sailing now
96 cruises on sale, from $2,900.
Silversea
Silver Spirit
The Silversea fleet now consists of 10 luxury vessels and expedition ships, all known for their gourmet cuisine and attentive service. The lithe, winsome 540-passenger Silver Spirit lives up to those high standards and often goes above and beyond.
Highlights
- Relaxed atmosphere and lots of space to stretch out
- All-inclusive pricing
- All-suite accommodations, which represent some of the largest suites at sea
- Butler service in all suites
Sailing now
82 cruises on sale, from $2,950.
Questions
Ilma or Silver Spirit?
Which is bigger, Ilma or Silver Spirit?
Ilma is bigger at 46,750 gross tons, against 36,009 gross tons for Silver Spirit. Ilma carries 459 passengers and Silver Spirit carries 540.
Which ship is newer, Ilma or Silver Spirit?
Ilma is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2009 for Silver Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ilma, with 101.9 gross tons per passenger against 66.7 on Silver Spirit. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Ilma, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.5 on Silver Spirit.
Which is better for families?
Ilma scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Silver Spirit.
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