Silversea’s Silver Nova Offers Next-Level Luxury Cruising

Silver Nova rendering courtesy of Silversea

Silver Nova is scheduled to debut in August 2023, and the new 728-passenger luxury ship will feature a range of bars, lounges, and restaurants that cruisers will love. This is an enhanced level of travel — even for a cruise line long known for its spectacular brand or intimate and immersive all-inclusive experiences.

Silver Nova will be one of the most environmentally conscious ships built, and it will offer travelers the next iteration of Silversea’s popular style of luxury cruising as one of the world's most spacious ships.

It offers 10 bars and lounges, eight restaurants and an array of enticing public venues. Silversea will enhance Silver Nova with a new design approach — an asymmetrical design, as well as a horizontal layout that heightens the ship's sense of spaciousness and provides a natural flow between venues on entire decks.

“In addition to her pioneering sustainability credentials, Silver Nova will unlock a new luxury experience for our guests, offering an industry-leading variety of bars, lounges and restaurants with an entirely new design approach for Silversea,” said Barbara Muckermann, president and CEO of Silversea. “Silver Nova represents a milestone in our strategy to build the perfect ship for every itinerary, with her array of venues enhancing the guest experience to a new level.”

Silver Nova features Silversea’s signature venues with enhanced designs, but it also introduces all-new public areas — positioned mainly on Decks 3, 4 and 5, as well as outside on Deck 10. The horizontal layout allows for a stronger connection to the destination.

Silver Nova’s public spaces include:

Dolce Vita Lounge

Silversea's signature pre- and post-dinner drinks venue, Dolce Vita lounge will represent the heart of Silver Nova — located on Deck 5 with capacity for up to 120 people. Open from early in the morning until late in the evening, Dolce Vita will provide an elegant setting throughout the day, a place where cruisers can gather for leisurely drinks and enrichment activities. The lounge then transforms into a sophisticated piano bar at night.

Venetian Lounge

Silver Nova’s two-deck-high Venetian Lounge has capacity for 370 on Decks 4 and 5. The lower level measures 5,920 square feet and the upper tier at 2,045 square feet. This venue is the heart of the enrichment and entertainment offerings on Silver Nova. The Venetian Lounge will be home to live theatrical and musical performances, film screenings and other evening events, as well as informative lectures and seminars during immersive days onboard. The lounge will have state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, including a large HD screen; cabaret-style seating with small tables and balconies for an intimate viewing experience.

The Shelter

This is a new venue for Silversea. The Shelter is a sophisticated bar open during the evening that accommodates just 32 cruisers in a chic setting. The bar sits adjacent to Atlantide and S.A.L.T. Kitchen on Deck 3 and will be a hot spot for pre-dinner aperitifs and post-dinner cocktails. The stylish and modern interior employs a neutral color palette, illuminated by tasteful lighting. The Shelter's bar offers a wraparound bottle display with strips of lighting for a cool sleek look.

The Connoisseur's Corner

This is the spot for premium cigars and liquors on Deck 5. Silver Nova's Connoisseur's Corner can hold up to 35 people. The cigar bar features a large, modern interior space with floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious outdoor area, as well as comfortable Chesterfield armchairs.

The Observation Lounge

Offering travelers panoramic, 270-degree views of the destinations where Silva Nova cruisers, the Observation Lounge on Deck 10 provides a vantage point from the top of the ship. The attractive space has floor-to-ceiling windows and a soothing color palette inspired by the sea. Enlarged to 2,761 square feet, the venue can accommodate up to 115 from early in the morning until late at night. The lounge will house Silver Nova's library, offering travelers an intimate space for reading or having relaxing chats with new friends.

The Panorama Lounge

A peaceful lounge by day and a lively bar by night, Panorama Lounge is a large hub of activity, measuring almost 5,900 square feet on Deck 5. The space is surrounded by large windows offering a scenic view of the ocean at the ship's aft area. Aboard Silver Nova, the Panorama Lounge features a new layout when compared with Silversea’s Muse-class ships, as well as a new design and color palette.

S.A.L.T. Bar

The popular S.A.L.T. Bar has been relocated to Deck 10 and is more spacious than ever, with capacity for 42 people. In addition to a larger bar area, it offers views through floor-to-ceiling windows and a new outdoor area. S.A.L.T. Bar will serve regionally inspired drinks in warm, elegant interiors, with a dark color palette and comfortable armchairs for an intimate atmosphere.

S.A.L.T. Lab

Also relocated to Deck 10 for select views of your destinations and with a new outdoor area, S.A.L.T. Lab has a fresh layout. The test kitchen enables cruisers to travel deeper into each region using food and drink. The lab provides the opportunity to get hands on with regional ingredients under the guidance of regional food experts and Silver Nova's S.A.L.T. host. S.A.L.T. Lab offers cooking stations and a larger, redesigned central workstation aboard Silver Nova.

Otium Spa

The Otium Spa is located at Silver Nova's bow on Deck 5 and is open throughout the day as the home of Silversea's Roman-inspired Otium wellness program. The 3,640-square-foot space incorporates an indoor swimming pool, spa with eight treatment rooms and a tranquil relaxation area, fitness center and beauty salon.

Inspired by the design of Ancient Roman baths, the Otium Spa has an open design in which your wellness journey flows seamlessly between interconnecting areas. The thermal area features a steam room, sauna and a pool, complete with travertine water fountain and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Enhanced Restaurants

Silver Nova features eight signature restaurants, with a great variety of cuisine. The eateries range from spacious, open-seated venues to intimate dining options, serving a diverse range of high-quality fare. Decks 3, 4 and 5 is where you'll find Silver Nova's indoor restaurants — La Terrazza, Atlantide, S.A.L.T. Kitchen, La Dame, Silver Note and Kaiseki. Additionally, the Marquee on Deck 10 is home to two outdoor dining options, Spaccanapoli and the Grill.

In addition to eight restaurants, Silver Nova has the vibrant Arts Cafe, a casual spot for snacks, coffee and other drinks. Additional public spaces on the ship include a three-storied atrium, casino and boutique, as well as two outdoor bars, a Pool Bar and the Dusk Bar.

For staterooms, Silver Nova features 364 spacious suites across 13 categories — the most suite categories in Silversea’s history — including a new generation of premium suites on the ship’s aft.

Exciting design features also allow Silver Nova to push boundaries in ultra-luxury cruise travel with pioneering sustainability measures. The ship will become the world's first low-emissions cruise ship with advanced hybrid technology that utilizes fuel cells so that it emits no local emissions while in port.

Thanks for reading,
JR