How many passengers does Silver Nova hold?
Silver Nova carries 728 guests at double occupancy.
Silversea Cruises · Nova Class
Silver Nova
The pioneering hybrid LNG luxury ship that introduced horizontal outward-facing design and redefined ultra-luxury cruising.
2023
Year Built
728
Guests
Nova Class
Class
54,700
GT
1
Pools
Silversea's revolutionary asymmetric design with 8 restaurants and expansive public spaces. S.A.L.T. culinary program offers immersive food experiences. All-suite, all-inclusive with butler service and shore excursion included in every port.
Dining & Drinks
Signature Culinary Program
S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) — Hyper-regional destination menus, S.A.L.T. Lab test kitchen & S.A.L.T. Bar
Included Restaurants
S.A.L.T. Kitchen
Destination-Inspired Regional Cuisine
Atlantide
Classic Continental & Seafood Grill
La Terrazza
Authentic Italian Trattoria
Reservation required
Silver Note
Tapas-Style Jazz & Blues Supper Club
Reservation required
The Marquee (The Grill & Spaccanapoli)
Open-Air Hot Rocks Lava Stone Grill & Neapolitan Pizza
Kaiseki (Lunch)
Fresh Sushi, Sashimi & Bento Bar
Specialty & Surcharge Dining
La Dame
French Haute Gastronomy
Reservation required
Kaiseki (Dinner)
Evening Teppanyaki & Omakase Tasting
Reservation required
S.A.L.T. Chef's Table
18-Seat Interactive Multi-Course Tasting
Reservation required
Specialty dining included
All drinks included
Room service included
Dietary Options
KosherGluten-FreeVegan
Wellness & Relaxation
Fitness Center
Gym included
Pools
1
Hot Tubs
3
Medical Center
✓
Pool Lift
✓
Where Silver Nova sails
Ports on this ship's regular rotation — click any for a feel of it before you pack.
Things to do in Seward
K
NaturePhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Kenai Fjords National Park.jpg)
Kenai Fjords National Park
Forty glaciers, one ice field. The NPS visitor center is in town; the real spectacle is a boat tour or the Exit Glacier road.
🕒 Visitor center daily 9:00–17:00 (May–Sep)
~0.4 km away
E
NaturePhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Exit Glacier Jul09.JPG)
Exit Glacier
The only part of Kenai Fjords NP reachable by road. Walk to the glacier face, read the retreat stakes, feel appropriately humbled.
🕒 Nature Center May–Sep 9:00–17:00; trail year-round
~13 km away
A
CulturePhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Alaska Sealife Center.jpg)
Alaska SeaLife Center
The only Western Hemisphere facility built to rescue Alaska's marine wildlife. Seals, sea otters, and puffins — no boat required.
🕒 Daily 9:00–17:00 (May–Sep)
~0.5 km away
S
SightseeingSeward Small Boat Harbor & Waterfront
Working harbor and launch point for Kenai Fjords boat tours. Dockside salmon stands and sea otters who never read the posted signs.
~0.1 km away
GoCruiseTravel.com Ship Data
1
Sailings tracked
95/100
ultra-luxury all-inclusive
728
guests
GoCruiseTravel.com tracks 1 upcoming sailings on Silver Nova (Silversea Cruises). Built 2023, 728 guests, 54,700 GT. Amenities: 1 pools, 3 hot tubs, self-laundry, accessible cabins, medical center. Silversea Cruises Perk Score: 95/100 (ultra-luxury all-inclusive) — unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, specialty dining, airport transfers, room service, port shuttles.
Accessible Travel
Traveling with accessibility needs? Silver Nova has 4 accessible cabins.
Pool LiftElevators: 6
Ask anything about Silver Nova
Policies at a Glance
PetsNot Allowed
Balcony SmokingAllowed
Smoking & Cigar LoungesConnoisseur's Corner cigar & cognac lounge (Deck 9/10) + designated outdoor smoking area; strictly no balcony or suite smoking.
Dress CodeFormal
Formal NightsYes
The Details
Can I do laundry onboard?
Yes — self-service laundry available
What voltage are the cabins?
110V & 220V
Is there a dress code?
Formal
Are there formal nights?
Yes — formal nights onboard
Can I smoke on the balcony?
Yes — balcony smoking allowed
USB in Cabins
✓
Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Silver Nova built?
Silver Nova was built in 2023.
Which cruise line operates Silver Nova?
Silver Nova is operated by Silversea Cruises.
Does Silver Nova have swimming pools?
Silver Nova features 1 swimming pool(s) onboard.
Is there self-service laundry on Silver Nova?
Yes, Silver Nova features self-service passenger laundromats onboard.
Which restaurants are included on Silver Nova?
Included restaurants on Silver Nova feature S.A.L.T. Kitchen, Atlantide, La Terrazza, Silver Note, The Marquee (The Grill & Spaccanapoli), Kaiseki (Lunch), while specialty venues with a surcharge include La Dame ($160 pp), Kaiseki (Dinner) ($80 pp), S.A.L.T. Chef's Table ($180 pp).
Who sails this line
Typical age
55+
Primary markets
US · UK · AU · IT
Onboard languages
en · it
Kids onboard
Uncommon — adult-leaning atmosphere
Sister Ships · Nova Class
Vessels built to the same architectural blueprint, sharing deck layouts, signature venues, and hull dimensions.
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Muse Class · 576 guests · 2020
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