Oceania Cruises vs Silversea Cruises — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Silver Whisper (2001) is the newer ship by 1 year versus Aurelia (2000). Aurelia is the larger hull at 30,277 GT (~7% bigger). Silver Whisper sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (388 vs 476).
| Spec | Aurelia | Silver Whisper |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2000 | 2001 |
| Tonnage | 30,277 GT | 28,258 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 476 | 388 |
| Guests (max) | 670 | 392 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Silver Whisper has things the other doesn't: USB ports in cabins, Wheelchair rentals.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.