Seabourn
Seabourn Odyssey
- Cruises
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Ship comparison
Seabourn Odyssey vs Silver Whisper
Silversea
Silver Whisper
- Cruises
- 58
- From
- $3,400
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Seabourn Odyssey is a small Seabourn ship carrying 450 passengers, in service since 2009. Silver Whisper is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2001. Seabourn Odyssey has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Seabourn Odyssey if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2009 (vs 2001).
Choose Silver Whisper if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 58 cruises on sale (vs none).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seabourn Odyssey | Silver Whisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Seabourn | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 32,000 | 28,258 |
| Passengers | 450 | 382 |
| Crew | 330 | 302 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 | 1.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 71.1 | 74.0 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 10 |
| Length | 650 ft | 610 ft |
| Beam | 84 ft | 82 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 58 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 97 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $3,400 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Seabourn Odyssey has no Bliss scores yet.
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Seabourn
Seabourn Odyssey
Seabourn Odyssey is the first in a new class of ships for Seabourn that accommodates just 450 guests in 225 luxury suites. At 32,000 gross registered tons, Seabourn Odyssey remains one of the smallest ships built recently by any major cruise line, and its guest capacity is among the highest space-per-guest ratios in the industry.
Highlights
- Refreshing pools to swim in on the pool deck
- Relaxing in the whirlpool on the spa terrace
- Enjoying shows and performances in the Grand Salon
- Gaming in the ship's on-board casino
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
58 cruises on sale, from $3,400.
Questions
Seabourn Odyssey or Silver Whisper?
Which is bigger, Seabourn Odyssey or Silver Whisper?
Seabourn Odyssey is bigger at 32,000 gross tons, against 28,258 gross tons for Silver Whisper. Seabourn Odyssey carries 450 passengers and Silver Whisper carries 382.
Which ship is newer, Seabourn Odyssey or Silver Whisper?
Seabourn Odyssey is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2001 for Silver Whisper.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Whisper, with 74.0 gross tons per passenger against 71.1 on Seabourn Odyssey. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Silver Whisper, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.4 on Seabourn Odyssey.
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