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IMO: 9886213

Silver Nova

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Silver Nova — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Nova-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
54,700
Length (FT / M)
799 / 243.6
Beam (FT / M)
95 / 29
Decks (Passenger / Total)
9 / 11
Shipyard
Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Nina Compton
LNG Powered
Yes
Build Cost
$205,000,000
Class Sisters: Silver Ray

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2023

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9886213
MMSI
311001189
Call Sign
C6GA5
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Hull / Yard Number
S.719
Maiden Voyage
14 August 2023
Maximum Draft
7.1 m (23.3 ft)
Maximum Beam
34.0 m (111.5 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
728
Maximum Capacity
871
Total Crew
556
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
1.31:1
Space Ratio
75.14

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
1
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
1
Bars & Lounges
7
Complimentary Dining Venues
7
Specialty Dining Venues
1
Elevators
6*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric (twin-screw)
Fuel Type
LNG
Installed Power
25.44 MW (34,116 hp)
Maximum Speed
20 Knots
Engine Configuration
Dual-fuel LNG-electric main engines (~25.44 MW combined generating output) driving two screw propellers, complemented by a 4 MW hydrogen fuel-cell system and battery storage for emissions-free operation in port

Logistics

Cruising Speed
19.4 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 2
Elevator Banks
Forward-portside lifts
3-11
Aft-starboard lifts
3-11
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Connoisseur's Corner
    indoor_cigar_lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Premium cigar bar with an outdoor smoking terrace.
  • Designated open decks
    outdoor_designated
    Location: Open decks
    Smoking permitted only in designated open-deck areas (Silversea policy).

Cabin Summary

Total: 364
ADA Compliant: 6
Suites
363
Balcony
0
Oceanview
0
Inside
0
The Apex Suite
Otium Suite
1,324 SQ FT

The Otium Suite is Silver Nova's signature accommodation - a 123-square-metre (1,324 sq ft) suite in the premium aft-corner position on Decks 6-7, with 270-degree views and a 40-square-metre veranda featuring a private whirlpool.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Otium Suite2
  • Owner's Suite2
  • Grand Suite2
  • Master Suite6
  • Signature Suite4
  • Silver Suite14
  • Junior Grand Suite4
  • Medallion Suite44
  • Veranda Suite285

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Features & Amenities

Adults & Wellness

  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Observation Lounge

Staterooms & Service

  • Butler Service
  • All-Inclusive Beverages
  • Open Seating Dining
  • Self Serve Laundry

Signature Experiences

First hybrid luxury cruise ship
industry first
Largest pool in the Silversea fleet
largest
Asymmetrical horizontal design
fleet first
Cliff Whirlpool - infinity, glass-fronted
top-deck attraction
Dusk Bar - open-air sky bar
top-deck attraction
The Marquee - al fresco dining with The Grill and Spaccanapoli
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Hybrid propulsion combining LNG dual-fuel engines with a 4 MW hydrogen fuel-cell system and batteries, enabling emissions-free operation while in port.
  • An asymmetrical 'horizontal' design that offsets the engine casing to create wider, uninterrupted sea views and larger outdoor spaces across the ship.
  • The S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) culinary program - S.A.L.T. Kitchen, S.A.L.T. Bar and the S.A.L.T. Lab test kitchen - offering destination-inspired menus and cooking classes.
  • All-suite, all-inclusive accommodation with a private veranda and a personal butler for every guest across 363 suites.
  • The Otium wellness concept - a forward Otium Spa with indoor pool, thermal suite and treatment rooms, extended into the signature Otium Suites.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Atlantide
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 3
    $ extrasReservation
    Main dining room (270 seats); steakhouse and seafood; included, premium wines/spirits extra.
  • La Terrazza
    buffet
    Location: Deck 4
    $ extras
    Italian buffet by day (340 seats) and a la carte Italian restaurant by night; included.
  • S.A.L.T. Kitchen
    specialty_complimentary
    Location: Deck 3
    $ extrasReservation
    Destination-inspired S.A.L.T. menus (160 seats); included.
  • Kaiseki
    asian
    Location: Deck 4
    $ extrasReservation
    Japanese/Asian cuisine and sushi (40 seats); included.
  • The Grill
    grill
    Location: Deck 10
    Open-air grill at The Marquee; included.
  • Spaccanapoli
    pizzeria
    Location: Deck 10
    Neapolitan pizzeria at The Marquee; included.
  • Arts Cafe
    atrium_cafe
    Location: Deck 4
    Casual atrium cafe (70 seats) with complimentary snacks, pastries and drinks.
Specialty Dining
  • La Dame
    fine_dining
    Location: Deck 4
    Upscale French restaurant by Relais & Chateaux (70 seats); the only cover-charge, reservation-required restaurant.
Bars & Nightlife
  • S.A.L.T. Bar
    specialty_bar
    Location: Deck 3
    Regional wine-and-cocktail bar within the S.A.L.T. venue; beverages included.
  • The Shelter
    cocktail_bar
    Location: Deck 3
    Evening cocktail bar (32 seats) with a wraparound bottle display; beverages included.
  • Panorama Lounge
    observation_bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Aft lounge and bar (190 seats) with an outdoor terrace and 270-degree stern views; beverages included.
  • Dolce Vita Lounge
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Central bar and evening piano bar (120 seats); beverages included.
  • Silver Note
    jazz_club
    Location: Deck 5
    Reservation
    1920s-style jazz supper club (54 seats) with live music and complimentary small-plates dinner; beverages included.
  • Pool Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 10
    Poolside bar; beverages included.
  • Dusk Bar
    sky_bar
    Location: Deck 10
    Open-air sky bar at the stern serving food and drinks; beverages included.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Pool Deck
    pool
    Location: Deck 10
    Pool deck with the largest pool in the fleet (130 m2).
  • Cliff Whirlpool
    whirlpool
    Location: Deck 11
    Infinity, glass-fronted whirlpool on the top sun deck.
Active Recreation
  • S.A.L.T. Lab
    culinary_lab
    Location: Deck 3
    Test kitchen for cooking classes led by the ship's chefs and guest chefs.
Entertainment Venues
  • Venetian Lounge
    show_lounge
    Location: Deck 4
    Two-story main theater and show lounge (370 seats) for lectures and nightly performances.
Casino
  • Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 5
    Gaming tables and slot machines; open at sea only.
Spa & Fitness
  • Otium Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 5
    Forward wellness complex (338 m2) with indoor pool, eight treatment rooms, thermal suite and relaxation lounge.
  • Fitness Center
    fitness_center
    Location: Deck 5
    Gym and fitness center within the Otium Spa.
  • Beauty Salon
    salon
    Location: Deck 5
    Beauty salon within the Otium Spa.
Retail & Shopping
  • Boutique
    duty_free
    Location: Deck 4
    Two-story duty-free boutique.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Connoisseur's Corner
    cigar_lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Premium cigar bar (35 seats) with an outdoor smoking terrace.
  • Observatory Lounge
    observation
    Location: Deck 10
    Observation lounge with panoramic views.
Guest Services
  • Lobby Hall
    reception
    Location: Deck 4
    Guest Services / Reception and Shore Concierge in the Atrium.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-11