Silversea
Silver Spirit
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $3,600
Ship comparison
Silver Spirit vs Silver Whisper
Silversea
Silver Whisper
- Cruises
- 58
- From
- $3,400
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Silver Spirit is a small Silversea ship carrying 540 passengers, in service since 2009. Silver Whisper is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Silver Spirit if you want more of a party, a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Silver Whisper for party (3.0 vs 0.0), spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) and family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Silver Whisper if you want better-rated entertainment, a more active cruise or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Silver Spirit for entertainment (8.5 vs 4.0), active (8.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Silver Spirit | Silver Whisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Silversea | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 36,009 | 28,258 |
| Passengers | 540 | 382 |
| Crew | 370 | 302 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 | 1.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 66.7 | 74.0 (better) |
| Decks | 8 | 10 |
| Length | 642 ft | 610 ft |
| Beam | 87 ft | 82 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 81 | 58 |
| Upcoming sailings | 85 | 97 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–28 nights | 7–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,600 | $3,400 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Silver Spirit leads on 3 of the ten, Silver Whisper on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
81 cruises on sale, from $3,600.
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
Silver Spirit or Silver Whisper?
Which is bigger, Silver Spirit or Silver Whisper?
Silver Spirit is bigger at 36,009 gross tons, against 28,258 gross tons for Silver Whisper. Silver Spirit carries 540 passengers and Silver Whisper carries 382.
Which ship is newer, Silver Spirit or Silver Whisper?
Silver Spirit 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 66.7 on Silver Spirit. 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 1.5 on Silver Spirit.
Which is better for families?
Silver Spirit scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Silver Whisper.
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