Silversea Silver Nova - Radically designed, rule breaking, refined! Let us show you around!

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Take a tour of the Silversea Cruises Silver Nova with us and see why this luxury ship is the epitome of modern elegance and design innovation! Experience the radical asymmetrical design and modern refinement on board the Silver Nova. Join us as we take you on a journey through this rule-breaking cruise ship and discover all it has to offer. From its unique layout to its sophisticated amenities, this ship is unlike any other.
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@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! It really does mean the world to us! Please give this video a THUMBS UP, and please SUBSCRIBE too as that's extremely important to us (and it also encourages KZfaq to suggest it with other viewers who might be interested). Do you like the look of Silver Nova, please leave us a comment - we’d LOVE to hear from you. R&H x

@FraserAtSea 3 ай бұрын

I’m always delighted when I see that you guys have been on another ship - I just love how premium your content feels. I’ve never made it onto Silversea, but who knows - one day… 🤞🏼

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Haha! Thanks so much Fraser. One day, you'll get on board I'm almost certain. Hopefully we'll be on the same ship at some point! :D

@ManWhoLovesTheMary 3 ай бұрын

The ship is so unique in its asymmetric layout. This will definitely be a staple in maritime history in decades to come. I'm all for it. The lido looks spacious and I love the stairs making its way into the water. Some change is bad, but some change is good, and this is good change! I mean, think of the P&O ships like Oriana and Canberra of the '60s and '70s. This gives me similar, of-our-time vibes.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Yes, there were a few things we missed from the Muse class of ship but generally we loved the new asymmetric design 😍 Thanks for watching.

@howardhdavidson Ай бұрын

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.

@visitwithus Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your detailed comment.

@pmcbride68 2 ай бұрын

On February 15, 2024, my wife and I booked a 32 day door-to-door cruise ( 11/18/24 - 12/20/24 / Cairns, Australia to Auckland, NZ) on the Silver Nova. For the next 11+ weeks our dealings with SiverSea’s transportation department were very difficult to the point of exhaustion. Having been presented with one abysmal flight itinerary after another, we canceled the trip a couple days ago. One would think that when offering a “door-to-door“ travel experience, they would be prepared to define that experience before the reservation is made. Their claim that a client must book a reservation before they can advise on the specifics of air travel is eerily similar to a “pay-to-play” scheme that one would not expect from a “high-end” operation. The $250/person “administrative fee” they charged us when we canceled was just sad. We have spoken with others who had similar experiences with SilverSea.

@visitwithus 2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about this. We have never used this service so can’t comment but generally we find the service from Silversea to be very good. Thank you for watching.

@FrancoisD551 3 ай бұрын

Richard. Once more, a superb videography with smooth flowing images featuring this beautiful vessel. So pleasant to view.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks! Much more to come from Silver nova. :)

@TonyG-gk7qr 3 ай бұрын

OMG what an absolutely fabulous ship! Stunning

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

We agree! She is a beauty! :D

@LetsAllCruise 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful ship! Absolutely stunning. And thank you for another great video. 👏

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you too for watching! :D

@mattspacie7141 3 ай бұрын

Looks a wonderful ship . So many ships so little time. 🚢🤣👍

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Indeed! 😆 Thank you for watching.

@vrom___vrom___7923 3 ай бұрын

Very elegant ship . Not so big and not small to .

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@divox9pqr 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful ship. Since I’ve never been big on casinos, I love the small compact size of the Silver Nova’s enclosed casino space.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

We NEVER use casinos, but still were a little surprised at just how small the casino was on her. Like you, it doesn't affect us and it's nice to see the space otherwise used re-appropriated. :)

@richarddavis4954 3 ай бұрын

That is really a beautiful looking ship, very different from the normal, great review as always

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

It really is! Thanks Richard! :D

@xr6lad 3 ай бұрын

What an absolutely lovely ship and decor.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Indeed ❤️ Thanks for watching 👍

@cruisefraterpoultons 3 ай бұрын

Excellent overview of this elegantly designed ship. Particularly liked the Marquee and sunset bar and the Orangery but it all looks incredible and would love to try this. We subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching some of your previous videos. 👏

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and subscribing 👍😊

@SoloSueTravels 3 ай бұрын

I was very glad to see this, I'm booked on her this summer. It looks like it will be a very pleasant voyage.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊 Yes, pretty sure you’ll have a wonderful time ☺️

@joybader4035 3 ай бұрын

Wow. Wonderful ship. Thank you for sharing !

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! :D

@juanitafurtado8805 2 ай бұрын

just the right amount of different. beautifully designed and stellar video tour as always

@visitwithus 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

@YoloRVadventure 3 ай бұрын

We were on the ship recently. (think with you!). I am very jealous of your video, Nice job...Our fledgling channel is slowly growing... You have inspired me. thank you

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you and good luck with your channel 👍

@LuckyPasstSchon 3 ай бұрын

Can't wait for the next dining video!

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

It's looking delicious. I wish we had 'smell-o-vision' on KZfaq! 😂

@brucegordon4992 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video and sharing some highlights of your cruise with us.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching! :D

@allenstringer Ай бұрын

Thank you for the tour, we’ll be on this ship in four days

@visitwithus Ай бұрын

Have a wonderful cruise. Thanks for watching.

@anotherblonde 3 ай бұрын

Another great review! Wow what a ship, wonder if with my name I'd get special treatment. "Super Nova - what a push over" (Frankie Goes to Hollywood)

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Well, We're a long way from home... ;)

@cadicorniche 3 ай бұрын

STUNNING!!!!!!

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@christinethys7977 3 ай бұрын

Superb video as usual. What an amazing ship. Think that this is so innovative compared to all the new mega ships' really seems as though they have re thought all the areas and how best to present them. Absolutely love watching your content

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Christine. 😊 Yes, this ship has been designed literally starting with a blank sheet of paper, which is so rare these days. ❤️

@gratefultube Ай бұрын

So many beautiful ships ... so little time (not to mention the desire to remain out of debt!)

@visitwithus Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 Thanks for watching.

@peteprice8476 3 ай бұрын

It's like a giant yacht. Very Nice

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@karstenbrandt6850 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant ship🎉😊

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

It sure is! Thanks for watching. :)

@PJprog 3 ай бұрын

That's a fantastic video again... looks absolutely beautiful and I trust you had the best time too. We've a deluxe veranda booked as well , with a bath tub.... the bath experience no less !!? They do look to be a decent size the staterooms. And incidentally we were wondering how easy/difficult securing restaurant bookings was , particularly Silvernote ( by looking at the size of the space and amount of tables ) , once again many thanks , looking forward to the upcoming videos....Peter and Julie.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes we were missing the bath because you can't get the full Otium bathing experience without one! :D Silver Note was the only one we had a few challenges getting into. We were on a waiting list but what we did was turn up at 7pm on any given day and check for cancellations. That's how we got in. Not ideal, but well worth checking nightly because the dining was (as always in Silver note) an entertaining and delicious experience.

@jakehallahan6463 3 ай бұрын

@pjprog - I had no trouble securing a Silver Note reservation done right at the 120 day mark when restaurant reservations open. Tip: Silversea says restaurant reservations open at 120 days before departure, but ours actually opened at 121 (not sure if they’re on Europe time, but I’m in the US and was reserving for a June Alaska sailing), so I was able to easily get every dinner reservation our group desired, and at ideal times! Hope this helps.

@PJprog 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the info there Rich n Helen.... that's a great tip , it sounds superb. Cheers again. 👍

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

@@jakehallahan6463 Thanks Jake. :)

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

@@PJprog You're very welcome sir! :D

@KathyB52 3 ай бұрын

Lovely Thank you

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you too 😊

@sistersontheseas 3 ай бұрын

Wow, such a stunning ship. Maybe one day…

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

We hope so 🤞 Thanks for watching 👍

@cherifurr3935 3 ай бұрын

Very unique ship! Interesting stairs, & nice decor in the restaurants, champagne bar looks nice. Very nice editing, & love the graphics of the ship decks! Don’t know if La Dame would be worth the price… Is it easy for solos to join a shared table? The terrace, library and theater look nice. Nice bars and lounges. Spa/salon look nice, too.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

In all honesty we think they have overpriced La Dame on Silver Nova and this was reflected in how quiet it was when we dined there. They still had single hosts who are aged meet ups and could arrange for shared tables etc but not sure how this would work in La Dame 🤔

@robertboyd5257 3 ай бұрын

Spectacular video! Once again, the Best Content Creator In The Business delivers!!! I loved your Regent Splendor video of your Splendor Suite experience. Could you briefly compare and contrast the Splendor vs the Nova? My wife and I leave on the Regent Splendor (sailing in a Splendor Suite) in four days. Thank you.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words Robert. 🥰We've got a suite review of a standard Veranda Suite on Nova coming out this week and it's very detailed so keep an eye out for that. Also we have a Complete dining guide and Daily vlog series over the coming weeks. We had a great time. Can't wait to show you! :D Enjoy the fabulous Splendor. The Splendor Suite was magnificent!

@sickheadache9903 3 ай бұрын

Very Nice Rich…This is a Very Handsome Ship..It is Not Gaudy or Fill with Walmart Looking Frilly BS like Painfully Eyesore Icon of the Seas. Silver Nova has a truly Calming Effect. Well Done Rich…Thanks

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, it is a VERY calming ship, probably designed for a slightly less 'excitable' cruiser than Icon. :D

@aimeerogers4542 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful ship. Will you be cruising on the Silver Ray too?

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

We hope so Aimee. Thank you for watching. 😊

@zippydogthemisanthrope483 3 ай бұрын

Next year on the Fort Lauderdale to Lisbon cruise my wife and I will be on the ray and I can’t wait.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

@@zippydogthemisanthrope483 Wow! That sounds fabulous!

@RobinH8869 3 ай бұрын

A stunning ship and a lovely detailed review as always (love the ship graphics, they really help). The ship looks like it’s pretty focused for warm climates though I see they are taking her to Alaska and Japan so it’ll be interesting to see how well the design works for colder climate itineraries.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

@@RobinH8869 Thanks Robin. You make a great point. The top decks are perfect for warmer climates. It will be VERy interesting to see how they adapt them for the colder cruises.

@cherifurr3935 3 ай бұрын

Also, the modern elevators, art work, so many areas facing the ocean & tiered deck, pool, shaded area, & pool bar look very nice! Love that the pool is on the side. Do the outdoor lounges have retractable roofs? Like deck 11. Doesn’t Silver Nova have a more relaxed dress code?

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

No retractable roof I’m afraid - which obviously might make for a different experience in a colder climate. Silversea have updated their dress code recently with formal being optional but we still found most people dressed quite smartly in the evenings (which we quite liked)

@ac-ir9gs 2 ай бұрын

The engineers mandated all newlyweds be booked in cabins opposite the pool to help with the weight distribution.

@visitwithus 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 Thanks for watching.

@ac-ir9gs 2 ай бұрын

@@visitwithus thank YOU for having a voice that I want to jar and save to spread on toast later.

@visitwithus 2 ай бұрын

@@ac-ir9gs😂 That is comment of the month for me! 😂

@ac-ir9gs 2 ай бұрын

@@visitwithus 🤣

@LuckyPasstSchon 3 ай бұрын

Damn Rich you're looking buff in this one, how much do you bench?

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Haha! Thanks. At my age, it's not about big numbers but about reps to failure with correct form. Anything else, and all that incredible cruise ship food will defeat you! 😆

@LuckyPasstSchon 3 ай бұрын

@@visitwithusGoing to do reps until failure now instead of my numbers lol

@lilnutty6821 3 ай бұрын

Overall what is the best high end cruise line you've experienced? Viking, silver sea, something else???

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

That's a tough one to call as the top three (or four) are all within a hair of each other. Each one would depend on your specific reference to the small differences. I'd confidently say the top four were Silversea, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn and Explora Journeys. They all excel but small differences make them a favourite for different reasons. :)

@lilnutty6821 3 ай бұрын

@@visitwithus thanks so much for the reply :) . Would you say viking is up there still? Also the luxury version on the msc ships (I forget the name, but they are new ships with a black and gold colourway)

@lilnutty6821 3 ай бұрын

@@visitwithus actually I think that might be explorer...my bad

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

@@lilnutty6821 The MSC ships you refer to are called Explora Journeys, so yes, they are up there with the best in our opinion. Watch our Explora I videos for a detailed look. Also, yes we consider Viking to be one of the most premium cruise lines in the world. Their ocean ships are fabulous but we would refer to them as ‘super premium’ not ultra luxury.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

@@lilnutty6821 😅 No worries. Take a look at the videos. The ship is gorgeous!

@rarelycares8416 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful ship, that might be the one that pries me away from Viking.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

It’s a very interesting addition to the fleet and to cruising in general. Thanks for watching.

@gratefultube 2 ай бұрын

Gimme Shelter, as Mick Jagger might say. Cheers !

@AseliaTOP 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful commentary and videography as always. If I might suggest, maybe slow down the narration a bit and add some pauses? This one felt a bit more rushed than the usual.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words Kelvin. Yes, I do need to slow down a bit. ;) Warning: The Suite Review coming up this weekend is NOT slow! 😆

@AseliaTOP 3 ай бұрын

@@visitwithus not to worry, I’m sure there’s much to cover in that one and it’s likely close to completion already. Was just a suggestion ;)

@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm 3 ай бұрын

Believe a similar statue is on Silver Spirit.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Yes that’s what we thought. Is it exactly the same or just similar do you remember? Thanks for watching 👍

@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm 3 ай бұрын

@@visitwithus Believe it might have been larger on the Silver Spirit but it was located at the bottom of the main stairway.

@plyons53 3 ай бұрын

We found one issue with the design of the pool deck. When it’s raining you cannot cross from the grill restaurant to the front of the ship without getting wet. Beautiful ship otherwise.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Ooh, didn’t think of that. You nearly can, but nearly isn’t ‘can’. 😆

@trevorharrison29 3 ай бұрын

@visitwithus Where have all the dry, subtle, witty, flippant one-liner comments gone? Did you leave them behind on a previous cruise video ? 😃.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

This restaurant serves a variety of dishes. 😉

@davenewman4301 3 ай бұрын

Why do you not alert the viewer to the fact there is an advert within this video by clicking the 'paid promotion' button as is required by KZfaq rules?

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Because it's not a paid promotion. We have received absolutely no payment whatsoever from Silversea or Panache Cruises for this video. Therefore it's NOT a 'paid promotion'. Many KZfaqrs have adverts in their videos without using the 'Paid Promotion' button because it's not relevant. :)

@davenewman4301 3 ай бұрын

@@visitwithus Then you must be one of the only 'Ambassadors' linked to a profit making company who doesn't receive a payment or any other benefit like Founders Points or discounts on KZfaq.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

@@davenewman4301 We do not get paid for putting in our ads. It's also at our complete discretion. It's not like those 'This video is sponsored by Squarespace' type arrangements, They get paid hard cash for advertising. They are more at risk from incorrectly omitting the 'Paid Promotion' tag.

@davenewman4301 3 ай бұрын

@@visitwithus That's good of you to advertise them for free. In your 30 sec ad you ask people to mention your channel when booking with Panache because 'It helps support the channel'! In which way if it isn't financial or benefit in kind? I hope you can see why from a viewers perspective what your saying doesn't seem to add up!

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

@@davenewman4301 "Usually you keep the paid promotion turned on when a brand has paid you to promote their product(s) on your channel and you've given a very detailed explanation on why you like that product and why people should choose it over others. 9 Feb 2023 - Tubebuddy" This is not the case here or on ANY of our videos. From a viewer perspective wanting to see a particular ship or cruise line, what doesn't 'add up'? They want to see what they came to see - a ship - and then they make their own opinion based on what they've seen. It's a 'show and tell' experience, not a sales pitch. An inoffensive 30 second ad for a travel agent won't affect their opinion of the main topic of the video. Our description always discloses the fact that Panache will pay us a small commission for a sale. Please feel free to check descriptions of our other videos. They might get a thousand leads from a video but if no sale, they don't pay us a penny. Fact. On KZfaq, the term "paid promotion" refers to the practise of purchasing paid placement of adverts. This is not relevant for any of our videos and if ever in the future it is, then it will be disclosed accordingly. We may not be perfect (and it can be a disclosure minefield because these are GUIDELINES), but we make sure we interpret the rules and place appropriate disclosures on our media as we see fit.

@chrispnw2547 3 ай бұрын

A ship designed by adults… For adults. 🙏

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

Indeed it is! Thanks for watching. Much More Nova content to come. 😊

@owensmith7530 3 ай бұрын

It's really off putting that they still have a smoking room and a casino on a brand new ship design. Silversea should ditch these relics of the past.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

The smoking areas really feel like a bygone age doesn't it? but we know from being on board that many guests still enjoy a cigar and a flutter. :)

@owensmith7530 3 ай бұрын

@@visitwithus The presence of these areas puts me off sailing on Silversea.

@visitwithus 3 ай бұрын

@@owensmith7530 Well, the Casino is TINY and you really have to look for it to know it's there. Also the cigar lounge is through two sets of double frosted doors so that is also very avoidable. :)