Silver Nova Cruise Ship Guide

Yes. Because Silver Nova is an all-suite ship, every guest receives personalized butler service as part of the Silversea experience.

S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) is a destination-focused culinary program designed to connect travelers with the food, ingredients, and cultural stories of the destinations they visit through onboard dining, cooking classes, and curated shore tours.

Silver Nova occupies a contemporary luxury space. The atmosphere is sophisticated rather than excessively ceremonial, moving away from stiff traditional formality toward an elegant, relaxed environment.

Travelers sensitive to movement should look for midship locations on lower decks, as the ship's center experiences less motion than extreme forward or aft suites.

Silversea identifies nine dining venues onboard, ranging from the regional menus of S.A.L.T. Kitchen to casual outdoor dining at The Marquee.

Traditional cruise ships place pools in the center. Silver Nova features an asymmetrical layout with the pool shifted to the starboard side, opening up unobstructed views of the sea and ports, and creating open, sun-drenched outdoor spaces.

Yes. Silversea is highly inclusive. Your fare includes almost all premium wines, spirits, specialty coffees, soft drinks, daily butler gratuities, and general onboard service tips.

Yes. Silversea includes standard unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests. Guests staying in upper suites receive premium, high-speed Wi-Fi, which is also available for purchase for other suites.

Silver Nova maintains an exceptional guest-to-crew ratio of 1:1.3 (728 guests to 544 crew members), ensuring highly personalized and attentive service.

Yes. Silversea includes one complimentary shore excursion per port of call from a selected list of options. Custom private excursions or specialized premium excursions can be booked at an additional cost.

Otium is Silversea’s signature wellness philosophy inspired by the Roman lifestyle. It extends beyond the spa to include in-suite experiences (like guided bath preparations and signature balcony treats) and custom spa treatments.

Yes. Silver Nova is one of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships ever built. It uses liquefied natural gas (LNG) as its primary fuel and features fuel cell technology and shore-to-ship power capabilities, allowing for emission-free operation while in port.

While Silver Nova does not have designated solo cabins, Silversea frequently offers solo traveler promotions with reduced single supplements on select itineraries.

Yes, children are welcome onboard, but there are no dedicated kids' clubs, youth counselors, or specialized children's entertainment facilities, as the ship is designed primarily for adults.

Complimentary laundry service (excluding dry cleaning) is included for guests staying in upper-tier suites (such as Medallion, Premium, Grand, and Otium suites). All guests have access to self-service launderettes.