Silversea Cruises' new ship Silver Nova floated out from its shipyard in Germany, on 28APR, 2023. Set to become the 12th ship in the ultra-luxury cruise line’s fleet when she launches in summer 2023, Silversea says the Silver Nova will be the "most environmentally conscious ultra-luxury cruise ship ever built."
The Silver Nova exited the Meyer Werft shipyard's construction hall and was positioned alongside the pier where her fitting out phase will continue. Commemorating the important milestone and in observance of shipbuilding traditions, Captain Cosimo Pontillo welded a special coin to a wall on the pool deck, which will remain visible to the ship’s future guests as a symbol of good luck.
Meyer Werft’s craftspeople also cleaned the ship’s hull, attached her funnel, and installed her LNG and radar masts.
“With her float out at the Meyer Werft shipyard, anticipation is building among our guests, travel partner community, and the extended Silversea family for the launch of our 12th ship, Silver Nova,” said Barbara Muckermann, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises. “Silver Nova embodies the vision of our cruise line and the evolution of our fleet."
Silversea released a video of Silver Nova’s float out:
“Silver Nova is unlike anything we have seen in the luxury cruise industry so far,” said Roberto Bruzzone, SVP Marine Operations, Silversea Cruises. “The float out marks the completion of the first construction phase and we will now focus on installing the ship’s beautiful interiors. As well as being the most sustainable ultra-luxury ship at sea, Silver Nova will introduce our guests to a new level of comfort, with some of the industry’s most spacious accommodations; the largest array of bars, lounges and restaurants of any ultra-luxury ship; and a host of unprecedented innovations for our cruise line.”
“This ship is an important step towards green cruising due to its many technological features, as well as high environmental compatibility and energy efficiency. Beyond that, Silver Nova features a particularly innovative interior design,” said Jan Meyer, Managing Director, Meyer Werft.
Silver Nova will represent the next iteration of Silversea’s take on luxury, with what the cruise line says is the largest choice of bars, restaurants, and lounges in ultra-luxury cruising; some of the most spacious guest suites at sea; and a range of innovative features—including an asymmetrical design and horizontal layout. Silver Nova is the first of two Nova class ships.
More information about Silver Nova and her upcoming voyages is available at www.silversea.com/ships/silver-nova
