October 20, 2026
9-Night Antarctica Cruise
Departing from Puerto Williams
From
$10,700
Price / day
$1,189
Silver Wind|Silver Origin
Silver Wind vs Silver Origin
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Silver Wind
Silversea Cruises
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Newer Ship
Silver Origin
Built in 2020
25 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Wind
$1,234 / day
$2,225 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Silver Origin
58 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Silver Wind vs Silver Origin: Quick Comparison
Silver Origin is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2020, it is 25 years newer than Silver Wind, which entered service in 1995. Silver Wind is approximately 197% larger by gross tonnage at 17,235 GT. Silver Wind also carries 214 more passengers. Silver Wind has upcoming sailings in Antarctica, while Silver Origin has sailings in Galapagos Islands. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Silver Wind has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Silver Wind | Silver Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1995 | 2020Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 17,235 GT | 5,800 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 314 | 100 |
| Space per Passenger | 54.9 GT | 58 GT |
| Length | 155.75 m | 101.01 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Silver Wind vs Silver Origin
Age
Silver Origin was built in 2020, making it 25 years newer than Silver Wind, which was built in 1995.
Size
At 17,235 GT, Silver Wind is approximately 197% larger by gross tonnage than Silver Origin at 5,800 GT.
Passenger capacity
Silver Wind carries up to 314 passengers compared with 100 aboard Silver Origin, a difference of 214 passengers.
Passenger space
Silver Origin offers more space per passenger: 58 GT per guest, compared with 54.9 aboard Silver Wind. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Silver Wind (Antarctica) and Silver Origin (Galapagos Islands) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Silver Wind has the lower average starting price per day at $1,234 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Silver Wind
Antarctica: Sail & Fly the Drake Passage
- Departure Port
- Puerto Williams
- Region
- Antarctica
- Nights
- 9
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 20, 2026Puerto Williams
- Day 2 · Oct 21, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Oct 22, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Oct 23, 2026Antarctic Sound
- Day 5 · Oct 24, 2026Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 6 · Oct 25, 2026Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 7 · Oct 26, 2026Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 8 · Oct 27, 2026Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 9 · Oct 28, 2026South Shetland Islands
- Day 10 · Oct 29, 2026King George Island
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Silver Origin
The Galápagos: Exploring the Outer Loop
- Departure Port
- San Cristobal
- Region
- Galapagos Islands
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 26, 2026San Cristobal
- Day 2 · Sep 27, 2026Prince Philips Step's
- Day 3 · Sep 28, 2026Darwin Bay
- Day 4 · Sep 29, 2026North Seymour
- Day 5 · Sep 30, 2026Sullivan Bay
- Day 6 · Oct 1, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Oct 2, 2026Punta Mangle
- Day 8 · Oct 3, 2026Punta Moreno
- Day 9 · Oct 4, 2026Santa Cruz Highlands
- Day 10 · Oct 5, 2026Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
- Day 11 · Oct 6, 2026Gardner Bay
- Day 12 · Oct 7, 2026Punta Suarez
- Day 13 · Oct 8, 2026San Cristobal
- Day 14 · Oct 9, 2026Kicker Rock
- Day 15 · Oct 10, 2026Cerro Brujo
- Day 16 · Oct 11, 2026San Cristobal
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Silver Wind
October 29, 2026
9-Night Antarctica Cruise
Departing from King George Island
From
$11,500
Price / day
$1,278
Silver Origin
September 26, 2026
7-Night Galapagos Islands Cruise
Departing from San Cristobal
From
$11,340
Price / day
$1,620
November 7, 2026
7-Night Galapagos Islands Cruise
Departing from San Cristobal
From
$37,080
Price / day
$5,297
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Silver Wind
Average
$1,234 / day
VS
Silver Origin
Average
$3,459 / day
Silver Wind has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$1,234/day vs $3,459/day
About $2,225 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Silver Wind if…
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Antarctica.
- Departing from Puerto Williams and King George Island works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Silver Origin.
Choose Silver Origin if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Galapagos Islands.
- Departing from San Cristobal works for your plans.
Silver Wind vs Silver Origin: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Silver Origin
Built in 2020
25 years newer
Bigger
Silver Wind
17,235 GT
197% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Silver Wind
$1,234 / day
About $2,225 less per day
- Silver Origin is 25 years newer.
- Silver Wind is 197% larger by gross tonnage.
- Silver Wind carries 214 more passengers.
- Silver Origin offers more space per passenger (58 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Silver Wind or Silver Origin?
Silver Origin is newer. It was built in 2020, while Silver Wind was built in 1995, making Silver Origin 25 years newer.
Which is bigger, Silver Wind or Silver Origin?
Silver Wind is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 17,235 GT compared with Silver Origin at 5,800 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Silver Wind has a passenger capacity of approximately 314, compared with 100 for Silver Origin.
Which ship is more spacious, Silver Wind or Silver Origin?
Silver Origin has the higher passenger space ratio at 58 GT per passenger, versus 54.9 for Silver Wind. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Silver Wind or Silver Origin?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Silver Wind has the lower average starting price per day at $1,234 per day versus $3,459 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Silver Wind sail?
The upcoming Silver Wind sailings currently listed cover Antarctica, departing from Puerto Williams and King George Island.
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