I swooned when my husband and I were serenaded by a jazz duo in an intimate supper club.
I also noted things Silversea didnt have.
Those bartenders didnt hand me a bill to sign, no hands were out for a tip.
Silver Nova.Credit:Courtesy of Silversea Cruises
There were, in short, none of the annoyances you sometimes find on ships.
And, true to that Silversea DNA, I found that this vessel seemed to almost disappear.
This bit of alchemy is all thanks to the remarkable, asymmetrical design ofSilver Nova.
The living area of a Silver Nova suite.Courtesy of Silversea Cruises
To take just one example, the pool doesnt sit on the ships centerline, as is common.
As a result, I always felt like I had a clear sense of being somewhere while aboard.
I gained a deeper sense of connection to my environment.
A Silver Nova suite.Courtesy of Silversea Cruises
But it also has a capacious passenger-to-space ratio that lends the vessel a welcome openness.
These measure 301 square feet inside and feature a subdued palette of grey and cappuccino tones.
All suites include a walk-in closet, vanity table, a large TV, and stocked minibar.
Indoor-outdoor dining on Silver Nova.Courtesy of Silversea Cruises
A butler is available at all hours, and in-room dining is provided by most of the ships venues.
Throughout, Silverseas custom mattresses are sumptuous and sleep-inducing, with combed Egyptian cotton bedding by Milans Rivolta Carmignani.
Thanks to the ships asymmetrical design, these balconies protrude in a way that allows for 270-degree views.
Silver Nova.Courtesy of Silversea Cruises
Bars and Restaurants
Silverseas culinary program is a point of pride for the brand.
Next door, the ambitious menu at S.A.L.T.
Kitchen evolves by day, taking inspiration from the destination in which the ship is sailing.
Arts Café.Courtesy of Silversea Cruises
The ship has several bars, including Panorama Lounge, a retreat found aboard all Silversea vessels.
(I found it to be a great spot for sunset selfies.)
Shore Excursions
OnNova, a selection of both included and added-cost shore excursions are offered.
The pool on Silver Nova.Courtesy of Silversea Cruises
Other tours are built around the S.A.L.T.
program and focused on regional culinary angles, available at extra cost.
The acronym stands for Sea and Land Taste, and describes numerous food-focused experiences on and off the ship.
Some of the core moments are available at the previously mentioned S.A.L.T.
Bar, Kitchen, and Chef’s Table; there’s also a gorgeous S.A.L.T.
Lab, a space that allows for hands-on culinary lessons.
Theres a fitness center, and personal trainers are available for individual or group sessions.
Family-friendly Offerings
Without dedicated kids areas,Silver Novawas not designed for children.
The vessel also keeps some wheelchairs for guest use.
Novahas braille/tactile public room signage, elevator buttons, staircase handrails, and stateroom numbers.
