The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Luminara
- Cruises
- 56
- From
- $7,500
Ship comparison
Luminara vs Silver Whisper
Silversea
Silver Whisper
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $2,900
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Luminara is a small The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ship carrying 452 passengers. Silver Whisper is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2001. Luminara has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Silver Whisper if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,900 (vs $7,500).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Luminara | Silver Whisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 28,258 |
| Passengers | 452 | 382 |
| Crew | — | 302 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 1.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 74.0 |
| Decks | — | 10 |
| Length | — | 610 ft |
| Beam | — | 82 ft |
| Speed | — | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 56 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 58 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 16 nights | 7 to 125 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $7,500 | $2,900 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Luminara has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Luminara
Sailing now
56 cruises on sale, from $7,500.
Silversea
Silver Whisper
Competing in the ultra-luxury segment alongside lines like Seabourn, Crystal and Regent Seven Seas, Silversea is a small privately owned line with a strong Italian influence and heritage. The focus is on offering a comfortable, stylish and personal approach to cruising with an emphasis on food and service.
Highlights
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Show Lounge
- Relaxing spa treatments at the Spa at Silversea
- Teak chaise lounges and whirlpools on the pool deck
- Cognacs along with a premium selection of cigars for purchase at Connoisseur's Corner
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $2,900.
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