Silver Nova
Silversea Cruises has revealed details of the
– with the intention of elevating the aesthetic.
suites aboard Silver Nova, a 364-suite vessel
“It was important for us to maintain Silversea’s
SILVERSEA CRUISES
making its maiden voyage in Summer 2023.
Italian DNA while creating something new to
As the first in the operator’s Nova class,
the industry,” says Lorenzo. “We were asked to
the ship will feature an entirely new design
add a residential touch to the suites, so paid a
approach, with an asymmetrical configuration
lot of attention to the furniture and decorative
and horizontal layout meaning its suites run
lighting. Windows and balcony doors have also
the entire length of four decks. The decision to
been modified to expand sea views from the
divert from vertical distribution – which sees
balcony, while the doors themselves feature
suites positioned in the centre and forward
thinner frames to maximise natural light.”
section and public areas found on every deck
Inside, the design team used a fluted mirror
– will result in some suites facing directly aft,
rather than a flat surface to create dynamic
while others are expected to offer a private
reflections and provide added depth, while for
balcony with a glass balustrade and sea views.
the colour palette, they opted for a blend of soft
Architect Lorenzo Mortola and his father
and neutral tones with deep, subtle accents
Giacomo of Genoa-based studio GEM have
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inspired by the sea and earth.
spearheaded the design of the suites, working
Ranging in size from 33-123m2, the suites
closely with the in-house team at Royal
evoke a sense of comfort and personal space,
Caribbean Group. The duo drew inspiration from
achieved via thoughtful design touches
the “whispered luxury” of Silversea’s recent
like walk-in closets, open bathrooms and
ships – Silver Muse, Moon, Dawn and Origin
headboards with integrated reading lights.
