Silversea’s Silver Nova, the first of two Nova-class ships, will make
its Asia-Pacific debut at the end of September, running through April
next year.
The ship will begin its inaugural season in Asia, arriving in Kushiro
(Hokkaido, Japan) on 27 September for two regional voyages. In
November, it will head to Australia and New Zealand for seven sailings,
ranging from 16 to 18 days, between 18 November 2024 and 24 February
2025, before returning to Asia through April 2025.
“We are thrilled to finally be celebrating the arrival of the
beautiful Silver Nova in Asia-Pacific,” said Bert Hernandez, president
of Silversea.
Asia gets a taste of S.A.L.T.
Silver Nova’s launch in Asia-Pacific will also introduce Silversea’s
S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) culinary programme to the region, with
standout shore experiences in iconic destinations.
In Japan, guests will participate in a fermentation workshop and
enjoy an eight-course lunch at a Zen retreat in Osaka. Australia
highlights include a deep dive into native ingredients with renowned
chef Nornie Bero in Melbourne and foraging at Adelaide's Botanic Gardens
with chef Tom Tilbury. In Tasmania, chef Analiese Gregory will lead an
immersive cooking masterclass. Guests in New Zealand will enjoy a
five-course wine-paired meal at Craggy Range winery in Hawke's Bay.
Onboard, the S.A.L.T. Kitchen will offer a daily changing menu
inspired by local cuisines, while the S.A.L.T. Lab will host hands-on
cooking workshops with regional ingredients. Guests can further explore
the region’s culinary landscape at the S.A.L.T. Chef’s Table, an
intimate dining experience for up to 18 guests.
Silver Nova itinerary highlights:
- Japan (Osaka): Culinary workshop and lunch with a master chef at a Zen retreat (October 3, 2024; March 22 & 28, 2025; April 11, 2025)
- Australia (Melbourne): Exploration of native ingredients with chef Nornie Bero (November 27, 2024; January 7 & 8, 2025; February 5, 2025)
- Australia (Adelaide): Seasonal foraging and four-course lunch with chef Tom Tilbury (November 29, 2024; February 8 & 9, 2025)
- Australia (Hobart, Tasmania): Cooking masterclass with chef Analiese Gregory (December 6 & 7, 2024; January 10, 2025; February 2 & 3, 2025)
- New Zealand (Napier): Guided wine tour and five-course lunch at Craggy Range Winery (December 17, 2024; January 19, 25 & 26, 2025)
Silver Nova will return to Asia-Pacific in September 2025, with plans
for a 47-day circumnavigation of Australia and additional sailings
between Sydney and Auckland.