Marking a new take on luxury at sea for the
leading ultra-luxury cruise line, Silver Nova sails out of
Fusina (Venice) on August 14
MIAMI, Aug. 14,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The first Nova-class ship for
Silversea®, Silver Nova℠, embarks on her maiden voyage on
August 14, departing Venice, Italy. Sailing on a seven-day
roundtrip voyage through the Adriatic, Silver Nova will call
in Piran, Slovenia; Zadar,
Dubrovnik, Split, and Rovinj in Croatia; and Kotor, Montenegro. One of the most environmentally
conscious ultra-luxury cruise ships ever built, Silver Nova
is Silversea's 12th ship and the first to launch this year for
Royal Caribbean Group® (NYSE: RCL), becoming the 64th ship in its
global fleet. Prior to her departure, executives from Royal
Caribbean Group and Silversea hosted a three-day architectural
preview for select travel partners and members of the press,
sailing roundtrip from Venice.
"Silver Nova revolutionizes ultra-luxury cruising
and sets the new category standard," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal
Caribbean Group. "From her innovative horizontal design to her
emphasis on sustainable operations, Silver
Nova speaks to Royal Caribbean Group's commitment to
deliver the world's best vacations, responsibly."
"It was incredibly emotional to welcome guests aboard
Silver Nova ahead of her maiden voyage," said Barbara
Muckermann, president, Silversea Cruises. "Benefiting from an
innovative asymmetrical design, she immerses guests into the
destination at every turn — a strong expression of our brand
mission. As one of the most spacious ships at sea, and with the
broadest array of bars, lounges, and restaurants in ultra-luxury
cruise travel, Silver Nova elevates the experience for our
guests like never before. I would like to thank Jason Liberty, and all involved at Silversea,
Royal Caribbean Group, and Meyer
Werft. A special thank you to the Royal Caribbean Group
Newbuild team, without whom this would not have been possible, and
to Silver Nova's amazing crew, led by Captain Mino
Pontillo, for their precious support in launching this
game-changing ship."
AN ENTIRELY NEW TAKE ON LUXURY AT SEA
Silver Nova introduces an entirely new take on luxury at
sea. Her innovative design, which prizes openness over symmetry and
incorporates an unprecedented use of approximately 4,000m2 of glass, immerses guests into
the destination from virtually all venues and suites, with
far-reaching views at every turn. Her reimagined pool deck, which
overlooks the water on her starboard side, and all-new outdoor
venues — the Dusk Bar and the Marquee — best exemplify her unique
openness to the destination.
One of the most spacious cruise ships ever built, Silver
Nova has a space-to-guest ratio of 75 GRT-per-guest — the
highest in Silversea's fleet. She offers one of the most
personalized levels of service at sea with a crew-to-guest ratio of
1:1.3, including butler service for all suites. Silver Nova
hosts up to 728 guests in 13 different suite categories — the
largest variety of suites in Silversea's history, and among the
most spacious accommodations of any cruise ship. Every suite offers
guests the use of a private veranda. The largest option is the new
123m2
(1,324ft2) Otium Suite, with floor-to-ceiling windows
providing 270-degree views from the ship's premium aft-corner
position. It also features a 40m2 (431ft2) balcony with
its own whirlpool.
Further enriching the on-board experience are the largest
selection of bars, restaurants, and lounges in ultra-luxury
cruising; Otium, the cruise line's Roman-inspired wellness program,
complete with all-new enhancements; and its innovative culinary
program, Sea and Land Taste (S.A.L.T.), which comprises an on-board
ecosystem of culinary discovery, immersive excursions ashore, food
lectures, hands-on culinary experiences, and more.
Following her maiden voyage, Silver Nova will spend the
summer in the Mediterranean before heading to the Caribbean and South
America in November. On January 4,
2024, she will embark on the 71-day Grand Voyage South
America, visiting 38 destinations in 18 countries.
Silver Nova's sister ship, Silver Ray℠, is
scheduled to launch in summer 2024.
View and download new images of Silver Nova here.
View Silversea's Press Center here.
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises is
recognized as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise industry,
offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite
vessels: Silver Nova℠, Silver Dawn℠, Silver Shadow®, Silver
Whisper®, Silver Spirit®, Silver Muse®, and Silver Moon℠ – all
designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual
elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver
Endeavour℠, Silver Origin®, Silver Wind®, Silver Explorer®, and
Silver Cloud®, Silversea's itineraries encompass all seven
continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the
Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the
Galápagos, both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating
destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the
launch of the ultra-luxury, new Nova-class ship, Silver Ray℠.
Silversea Cruises is one of five cruise brands owned by global
cruise company Royal Caribbean Group. (NYSE: RCL)
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group
(NYSE: RCL) is one of the leading cruise companies in the world
with a global fleet of 64 ships traveling to approximately 1,000
destinations around the world. Royal Caribbean Group is the owner
and operator of three award winning cruise brands: Royal Caribbean
International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises and it is
also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, the brands have an additional 10
ships on order as of June 30, 2023. Learn more
at www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or www.rclinvestor.com.
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