Cruise Frog guide
Silversea Cruises vs Windstar Cruises
Silversea Cruises rates higher than Windstar Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Silversea Cruises leads on cabins, dining, entertainment and pools & decks; Windstar Cruises on value. Pick Silversea Cruises for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Silversea Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Food lovers | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 4.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 12 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Silver Nova (54,700 GT) | Wind Surf (14,745 GT) |
| Newest ship | Silver Ray (2024) | Star Seeker (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 462 | 257 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Transatlantic | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Panama Canal |
| Loyalty program | Venetian Society | Windstar Yacht Club |
| Owner | Royal Caribbean Group | Xanterra Travel Collection |
| Headquarters | Fontvieille, Monaco | Doral, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1994 | 1984 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Silversea Cruises or Windstar Cruises?
Silversea Cruises rates higher than Windstar Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Silversea Cruises leads on cabins, dining, entertainment and pools & decks; Windstar Cruises on value.
Is Silversea Cruises or Windstar Cruises better value?
Windstar Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Silversea Cruises or Windstar Cruises better for dining?
Silversea Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Silversea Cruises or Windstar Cruises better for entertainment?
Silversea Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Silversea Cruises or Windstar Cruises better for cabins?
Silversea Cruises scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Silversea Cruises or Windstar Cruises?
Silversea Cruises's largest ship, Silver Nova, measures 54,700 gross tons, against 14,745 for Wind Surf, Windstar Cruises's largest. An average Silversea Cruises ship carries 462 guests, a Windstar Cruises ship 257.
How many ships do Silversea Cruises and Windstar Cruises have?
Silversea Cruises has 12 ships in service; Windstar Cruises has 7 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Silversea Cruises and Windstar Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Silversea Cruises is part of Royal Caribbean Group; Windstar Cruises is part of Xanterra Travel Collection.