NORFOLK, Va. — A 728-passenger luxury cruise ship made its inaugural port call in Norfolk on Monday.
The Silver Nova docked at Nauticus at 8 a.m. and will set sail again at 5 p.m.
The ship is described as "one of the most spacious and evolutionary ships in the cruise industry." Unlike other cruise ships, the Silver Nova features an asymmetrical design with all-balcony suites that the cruise line says allow for "breathtaking outdoor panoramas and uninterrupted vistas from every venue."
“It was incredibly emotional to welcome guests aboard the Silver Nova ahead of her maiden voyage,” said Barbara Muckermann, Silversea Cruises president in a news release this fall. “Benefiting from an innovative asymmetrical design, she immerses guests into the destination at every turn – a strong expression of our brand mission.”
The Silver Nova is Silversea's newest cruise ship, bringing its fleet to 12 vessels. It was first introduced this past summer in Venice.
This winter the cruise is scheduled to set sail to the Caribbean, then head east on a 71-day "Grand Voyage" to South America in early 2024.
