Silversea’s Silver Nova to debut in Asia-Pacific
Silver Nova, the first of two innovative Nova-class ships from the leading experiential luxury travel brand Silversea, will debut in Asia-Pacific as the region’s most luxurious ship from the end of September 2024 until April 2025.
Marking the start of the ship’s inaugural season in Asia, Silver Nova will arrive in Kushiro (Hokkaido), Japan, on Sept. 27, undertaking two voyages in the region before crossing over to Australia and New Zealand in November.
Guests will dive deep into the vibrant cities and magical landscapes of Australia and New Zealand on seven sailings – ranging from 16 to 18 days – between Nov. 18, 2024, and Feb. 24, 2025. Silver Nova will then return to Asia until April 2025.
“We are thrilled to finally be celebrating the arrival of the beautiful Silver Nova in Asia-Pacific,” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea. “Anticipation has been building among our valued guests and travel advisors in the region, and we’re delighted to be able to introduce them to one of the most pioneering ships in experiential luxury cruise travel at long last. Silver Nova will be the most luxurious ship sailing in Asia-Pacific until she leaves the region in April 2025, with her striking architectural innovations, advanced energy efficiency standards, and unprecedented range of suites and public venues.”
S.A.L.T culinary program
Silver Nova’s inaugural season in Asia-Pacific will mark the introduction of Silversea’s pioneering culinary program, S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste), in Australia and New Zealand — while also delivering S.A.L.T. shore excursions in Japan for the first time.
Hosted both on board and ashore, a range of exclusive new destination-inspired culinary experiences, crafted exclusively for Silversea’s S.A.L.T. program, will provide guests with the opportunity to travel deeper.
In iconic destinations throughout Asia-Pacific, local experts will showcase the diversity of regional produce and demonstrate the ground-breaking creativity and innovation of their cuisines.
On board Silver Nova, Silversea’s guests will strengthen their understanding of Asia-Pacific’s culinary cultures, with dedicated venues offering unique opportunities to engage with local flavours, ingredients, and culinary experts. In the S.A.L.T. Kitchen, the menu will change daily to reflect the specialty dishes of the destination. Each evening at the intimate S.A.L.T. Bar, guests can reflect on the day’s adventures over a selection of bespoke cocktails crafted with local botanicals. In the S.A.L.T. Lab, an innovative test kitchen, travellers will get hands on with local ingredients, preparing regional dishes under the guidance of a culinary expert. By night, the S.A.L.T. Lab transforms into the S.A.L.T. Chef’s Table, an intimate, interactive dining experience that explores the landscapes and flavors of the visited region, in which the creative process comes to life in front of up to 18 diners.
Silver Nova will return to Asia-Pacific in September 2025, completing voyages in Asia before undertaking a 47-day circumnavigation of Australia, departing from Melbourne. Subsequently, Silversea’s first Nova-class ship will operate Sydney-to-Auckland sailings, ranging from 12 to 15 days.
Details of the new S.A.L.T. excursions can be found on the Silversea website, with reservations now open.
