Silversea Silver Nova Ship Tour

[@2D8717]

We sailed the Silver Nova on the maiden voyage in August from Venice. It was an amazing ship. I specifically enjoyed the salt lab cooking class. All the restaurants were outstanding. Excellent service on board. our cabin, even at the lower category, was amazing. I highly recommend the ship.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

That's so great to hear. I want to go more for longer cruises. It's such a brilliant ship with great outdoor spaces. Thanks for watching. Happy cruising.

[@savagecub]

@@InTheLoopTravel Where SilverSea misses out is with the laundry. They offer self service launderettes but who really wants to do their own laundry on vacation ??? Regent Cruises offers complimentary laundry service as well as free shore excursions.

[@SuperPsaraki]

We boarded the ship in Barcelona port last October. The cruise was amazing, the ship was fantastic, the service was excellent..the staff too. I have no words to describe this experience I had on Silver Nova!! So many memories!!!

[@InTheLoopTravel]

That's so great to hear Thanks for watching. Happy travels.

[@Tiger2806]

We are boarding the ship this Friday in Monte Carlo - can’t wait very very excited to experience it. Thanks for the great video. 😊

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Thank you for watching. Have a wonderful cruise.

[@jedpayce17]

This video has helped us immensely. this will be our first cruise and we now have an actual idea where to go, thank you

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Thanks so much for watching. I'm so happy it helps. Happy travels!

[@luxurytraveller1510]

Once again an excellent video of the Silver Nova.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Thanks for watching.

[@judis4900]

A beautiful ship! The salt lab looks like a lot of fun. thanks for the tour.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Yeah. The SALT program is awesome. Thanks for watching.

[@suecooper7021]

Brilliant video. Thanks. Am excited about the champagne bar!. We join the ship to cruise Alaska in June 2024, so looking forward to this x

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Thanks so much for watching. Have a wonderful cruise!

[@pennybaxter4]

The ship looks really beautiful thanks for the great footage and narrating . I haven’t been on many cruises but will be travelling on the silver dawn in January 24 from fort laudadale ending in Barbados for 10 nights . Best wishes Philip essex uk 🇬🇧

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Thanks so much for watching and your comments. Happy cruising. Cheers!

[@jloss231]

Looks amazing! We board Sept 1st - thank you sharing this informative video!

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Happy cruising. Thanks so much for watching.

[@pgemerson]

jloss see you onboard on the 1st!

[@slcrozier7987]

Great video John, thanks. Beautiful ship. We’re going to be on the Nova’s sister ship, the Silver Ray when it comes out. Hopefully it will be as wonderful looking as the Nova. Will be interested to hear more about your cruise on the Nova (restaurant reviews, service, experience,size, etc.). Thanks again.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Thanks so much for watching. Happy cruising!

[@WilliamMurphy-b6v]

They are sister ships. They look virtually the same as far as design is concerned.

[@cherylerome-beatty4677]

I have never been interested in taking a cruise until i saw this video. But now I only want to do this ship. 😁

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Fantastic! Thanks for watching.

[@erics607]

How would this cruise line compare to a Viking? I like not having to dress up a ton like on Viking, but it sounds like I may have to dress up more for dinners on here? I love the layout of the ship, and the excursions I looked up seem interesting.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

This particular ship for Silversea would be most like a Viking cruise with more relaxed dress. Silver Nova is a more of a casual resort feel. Happy cruising!

[@jackoboyle295]

Excellent presentation!

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Thanks for watching! Happy cruising.

[@douglaskinsley6570]

Thank You! For an Amazing Detailed Video. Great Photography and Camera work. Gorgeous Ship. Just a Curious question about The Arts Cafe? Did you like this location in the Center of the Ship or a more private at the rear like The MOON AND DAWN? Thanks

[@InTheLoopTravel]

I kind of prefer it how it's situated on Moon and Dawn, personally. Thanks for watching and the feedback. I appreciate that.

[@NarwhalianS]

Was the hidden Library closed? Was hoping to see that featured.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

That space was closed as were the shops and casino during our sailing. Thanks for watching.

[@christianm8458]

im sailing on the silver nova in may -- alaska to vancouver -- im so excited....any of the excursions that you would recommend -- paid or free?

[@InTheLoopTravel]

I have no idea what Silversea is offering for excursions in Alaska. Alaska is a favorite destination of mine, though, and I like stuff like kayaking or bike tours. I also would try something that includes whale watching and a salmon bake. Have a great time and thanks for watching!

[@CynthiaAntonelli]

Are all the restaurants included in fare? Or are there up charges for “specialty” dining like other lines?

[@InTheLoopTravel]

All are included except the specialty dinner restaurants Kaeseki and Le Dame. Thanks for watching. Happy travels!

[@JoleneWILLIAMSON-c2p]

I have asthma and worried about second hand smoke. Any advice?

[@InTheLoopTravel]

I didn't notice any smoke on this ship. There is a smoking area that is easily avoided. Happy travels

[@howardhdavidson]

We travel on a 17 day cruise September 2023 Lisbon to Lisbon on the Nova and there are some very unusual features on this Silversea ship.I’ve been cruising since the 50s and have the following comments.There are many dinning options but the menu choice is similar in each restaurant and is not varied much .Silver-note is the usual Silversea tapas more like canopies than a meal .I found the food not up to the usual Silversea standard I’ve experienced for many years with them . Since the takeover by Royal Caribbean this is my first experience and noticed a big difference in the dining experience and general standard of service. The ship is a big departure from their other ships in the fleet but personally found it a bit large for the amount of passengers and a lot of empty spaces with repeated uninspiring decor throughout .Somehow I found it too much of a departure from the previous privately owned Italian company and certainly could feel and notice the influence of RCCI in the Silver Nova.Personally disappointing.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. This is very helpful analysis for others. I appreciate it. Happy travels!

[@kendahl7922]

Not certain why the 55,000 ton and 750 pax design.. Always preferred to 200-300 pax if going luxury.. Seems they do 2 shows as theatre only holds 300 plus. Plus at 50,000 tons limits some fun ports

[@InTheLoopTravel]

. I prefer smaller ships too. This one still hits a sweet spot well before they get way too big. Thanks for watching. Happy travels.

[@kendahl7922]

@@InTheLoopTravel the one Big upside is the wider variety in dinning experiences. That is appealing

[@chriswilliams6568]

Hi and thx for this. So the steam rooms in the men’s’ and women’s change rooms, does this mean that there are no co-ed steam rooms? Which we prefer.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Yes. No co-ed steam or sauna. Just for the plunge pool. Thanks again for watching.

[@bruceinpb]

The restaurant, so I’ll look like middle of the road diners?

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Thanks for watching. Happy travels

[@chriswilliams6568]

Why do they always buy short backed chairs and sofas on ships. One can hardly relax when one cannot put one’s head back against higher backed seating.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

I agree. I'm 6-foot-4 and always trying to cobble together some kind of pillow arrangement to get more comfy.

[@romanahausn870]

Thank you fir the extended tour. Will be on the Tokyo- Singapore criuse in October 2024, with my son and his lovely wife, looking forward to it. This will be #5 Cruise with Silversea, love it.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

To give an illusion of more space as the ceilings tend to be fairly low on most ships. There are a few exceptions on ships and even on this one but mostly, they're short backed.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It's rather trendy and following the same kind of color palette as Celebrity's Edge and NCL's Prima. I don't like these muted grays and beiges and such. I just don't find enough contrast and color or enough vibrant colors in it to pop for the night ambiances that some more memorable ships have. Now, some areas have some more color than other areas and some of the materials look of a high quality, but there's too much emphasis on light colors in current design and a contemporary design doesn't have to mean muted everything. Some of the ship spaces are nice enough, I do like Dolce Vita, but I'll be happy when this grey/beige muted design trend is over. Don't get me wrong, I don't like garish over-the-top glitz. But this is formulaic design now, light and open and that doesn't equal cozy and charming or romantic feeling IMO.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Great analysis. Everything is modern elegant boutique style or some sort. The ship has nice spaces but not too much personality. Happy travels!

[@owensmith7530]

Just learned that on formal nights SilverSea require men to wear either a jacket and tie or a black tie (tuxedo for Americans). I own neither, and why would I want to take up space and weight in my luggage taking such things on holiday? It's nuts, the sooner this nonsense stops on cruises the better. Smart casual is just fine, and I own multiple instances of that.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

I also pack light. I have enjoyed my Silversea cruises just fine in smart casual wear. Happy travels. Thanks for watching.

[@owensmith7530]

@@InTheLoopTravel So where do you eat on formal and semi formal nights on SilverSea?

[@InTheLoopTravel]

@@owensmith7530 I ate in the main dining room or my specialty restaurant where I had a reservation.

[@owensmith7530]

Shame it's a whisky and cigar lounge. I love whisky but the cigar smoke would drive me away.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Yeah. Not my favorite either. Thanks for watching. Happy travels!

[@loki7441]

Quite bland and characterless

[@InTheLoopTravel]

But what about the ship? Lol. Thanks for watching. Happy travels!

[@alisonr9608]

@@InTheLoopTravel Now that made me laugh.

[@Graphics_Card]

Not really

[@greggilldolan3341]

So what designates character on a brand new cruise ship?

[@Cocoatreat]

I think the ship is beautiful….it may not be for everyone……but it’s more classy than most…and not overdone~

[@kathleemcallister]

so rich people dont like casinos?? lol

[@InTheLoopTravel]

Maybe that's how they stay rich. Lol. Thanks for watching.