Silver Nova, the first ship in Silversea’s Nova class, has arrived in Australia for the first time, kicking off a summer that will be spent in local waters.

Following her maiden call in Darwin, Silver Nova will sail to Port Douglas and Cairns, continue along the East Coast to Shute Harbour and Brisbane, and arrive in Melbourne and Adelaide at the end of November. From Adelaide, the ship will sail towards Sydney, calling at unique destinations like Kangaroo Island, Phillip Island, and Eden. After Silver Nova’s maiden call in Sydney, the ship will embark on a journey to Tasmania, followed by New Zealand.

“We’re delighted to host guests aboard Silver Nova in Australian waters for the first time; her arrival marks a milestone moment for experiential luxury travel in this region,” Silversea President Bert Hernandez said.

With a capacity of 728 passengers, Silver Nova and sister ship, Silver Ray are the largest vessels in Silversea’s fleet.

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The vessel’s arrival introduces Silversea’s culinary program, S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste), to Australia and New Zealand. The program aims to immerse travellers in local cuisines and ingredients that reflect each destination’s heritage.

For example, in Darwin, S.A.L.T. Kitchen’s menu featured Darwin Laksa while on of the S.A.L.T. Lab classes being held on board is entitled “Bold and Bright: Island Cuisines from the South Pacific.”

“Our S.A.L.T. culinary program enables our guests to experience each destination’s rich culture through its authentic flavours, while Silver Nova’s pioneering asymmetrical design connects travellers with the destination at every turn,” Hernandez said.

“We’re proud to offer guests an unmatched level of luxury with industry-leading service, deepening their connection to Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.”