Silversea Cruises

Silver Nova

Typically sails: Mediterranean

Less ideal for

Big-ship-amenity seekers

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What makes it different

Why choose this ship

Horizontal layout runs suites along decks six to nine full length
Eight restaurants and ten bars serve only 728 guests
S.A.L.T. culinary programme runs its own Kitchen, Bar and Chef's Table
Pool Deck on decks 10-11 holds the fleet's largest pool

Worth knowing

Watch outs

Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.

Fares are sold as separate All-Inclusive and All-Inclusive Plus tiers
Stage productions and films share one venue, The Venetian Lounge

Facilities and activities

On board

Entertainment

The Venetian Lounge
Panorama Lounge
Dolce Vita
Silver Note
Casino

Spa & wellness

Otium Spa
Roman-inspired thermal suite with sauna
Fitness Centre

Notable facilities

The Pool Deck, largest pool in fleet
Arts Cafe
Cliff Whirlpool on Deck 11
The Shelter

Choosing a room

Cabins

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364 suites spread across thirteen categories
Deluxe Veranda Suites sleep three guests
Otium Suites add a balcony Jacuzzi, new for Silversea
Otium Suite glass facade gives 270-degree aft and side views

Climate suitability

Indoor & outdoor

What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.

First Otium Spa in the fleet with a spa-centric indoor pool
Thermal suite has steam room, sauna and floor-to-ceiling windows
The Dusk Bar sits on the outer decks, one deck below Deck 11

Dining at a glance

Food styleStrong

Food & Dining

Food Strength

VERY GOOD

One of this ship's strengths.

Strong in places, less consistent than the price suggests.

Main Dining

Very Good

Specialty Dining

Good

Dining Variety

Very Good

Why It Stands Out

• Multiple distinct restaurants instead of a single main dining room
• Reviewers repeatedly rate the included venues above some surcharged ones

Best For Food

Included venues

How we rate food ▾

Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.

This dining assessment reflects broader Silversea Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.

Reviews & Traveler Perspective

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From other cruisers

What cruisers are saying

Independent videos covering the ship, activities, food and practical tips.

Ship tour
Complete Tour of the Silver Nova by Silversea Cruise Ship in Alaska!
Tidal Horizons - Cruise & Travel · YouTube

Food
Incredible Food on Silver Nova! Dining Highlights from My Silversea Alaska Cruise
Lois | No Cruise Control · YouTube

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Where it goes

Routes on this ship

The route profiles Galythia holds for Silver Nova.

Indicative only

Reference price

US$7,400 pp

7-night Mediterranean

Planning reference · Not a live fare

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Where this ship information comes from ▾

Ship facts above are read from the cruise line's own pages, and from an established secondary reference only where an official page returned nothing.