Silver Nova. Photograph courtesy of Silversea. Silversea has consistently led the way in culinary excellence. Renowned for its timeless elegance and luxurious accommodations, the brand is now bringing the best of both worlds to Australia. With the launch of its first Nova-class ship Silver Nova as well as the introduction of the pioneering culinary program, S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste).
Marking the start of the ship’s inaugural season in Asia-Pacific, Silver Nova will arrive in Kushiro (Hokkaido), Japan, on September 27th, 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 November 18th, 2024, and February 24th, 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 new ship also means the roll pout of S.A.L.T which allows guests to fully immerse themselves in a place through food and culture. Some highlights will include learning about the building blocks of umami in Japan; exploring the lively markets and learning to make traditional and new Vietnamese dishes with the first chef to receive a Michelin Star in Ho Chi Minh City; great wineries and native ingredients in beautiful New Zealand; exploring metropolitan Melbourne with its vibrant dining scene and learning how to cook with Native Ingredients with celebrated, as well as the wilder shores of Tasmania where we’ll learn about foraging and experience live fire cooking with one of the region’s best young chefs Analiese Gregory.
Other experiences in countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and more will provide a rounded insight into Asia’s diverse cultures.
