Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
74Top 32% of ships
Dining
38Beats 6% of ships
Entertainment
51Beats 16% of ships
Activities & Thrills
39Beats 16% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
38Beats 4% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 13% of ships
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What We Like
Attentive service — about 1.6 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Dining is a relative weak point at 38/100
Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 38/100
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Smaller ship — fewer of the big-ship attractions
General
Cruise LineSilversea
Ship NameSilver Galapagos
Maiden voyage30 December 2019
Physical
Year Built1990
Refurbished 2023
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderCantieri Navali Baglietto La Spezia
Gross Tonnage 4,077 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 88.2 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 15.3 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 6
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks11
Speed 17 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew75
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.6
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins50
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins2
Passenger Capacity 1,927
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 2.116
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsThe Restaurant, The Grill
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included2
Onboard Currency US Dollars
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools0
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only0
- Pools - Exclusive0
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs1
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges10
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformYes
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaNo
Special AmenitiesComplimentary butler service, all-suite accommodations with Pratesi linens, complimentary shore excursions with certified naturalist expedition guides, guided snorkeling with equipment provided, all-inclusive fares (beverages, butler service, gratuities), 24-hour tea and coffee station
Costs and Gratuities
Tip added to drinks & services 17%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6EP2
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 8708660
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 311000960
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Bahamas
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.