Silver Nova, the first of two innovative Nova-class ships from Silversea, will debut in Asia-Pacific as the region’s most luxurious ship from the end of September.
Marking the start of the ship’s inaugural season in Asia, Silver Nova arrived in Kushiro (Hokkaido), Japan, on 27 September, where it will undertake 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 18 November 2024, and 24 February 2025. Silver Nova will then return to Asia until April 2025.
Silversea‘s Nova-class ships pay testament to Royal Caribbean Group’s commitment to delivering the world’s best vacation experiences, responsibly. With pioneering energy efficiency standards, Silver Nova and her sister ship Silver Ray are 40% more energy efficient than required international standards and regulations. Both ships incorporate innovative design features with asymmetrical, horizontal layouts.
The First Taste of S.A.L.T. in Australia & New Zealand
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.
S.A.L.T. is all about discovering the soul of a place through its food and culture and highlights will include learning about the building blocks of umami in Japan, every culinary traveller’s dream destination; exploring the lively markets and learning to make traditional and new Vietnamese dishes with a Michelin recognised chef in Ho Chi Minh City; great wineries and native ingredients in beautiful New Zealand; exploring metropolitan Melbourne with its vibrant dining scene, as well as the wilder shores of Tasmania where guests will learn about foraging and experience live fire cooking with one of the region’s best young chefs.
A Host of Culinary Experiences
Other experiences in countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and more will provide a rounded insight into Asia’s diverse cultures.
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 speciality 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 flavours 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.
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