We are pleased to share the news that Silver Nova, the first of Silversea’s innovative Nova-class ships, arrived in Hong Kong on October 24, 2024, on its maiden call during its inaugural Asia season. The ship is currently hosting Silversea’s 2024 Venetian Society Reunion voyage, which commenced in Tokyo on October 15 and will conclude in Singapore on October 31. 

One of the highlights of this year’s Venetian Society Reunion voyage was an exclusive event at Hong Kong’s Wine & Dine Festival on the Central Harbourfront with VIP access for Venetian Society members. Facilitated through a close collaboration between Silversea and the Hong Kong Tourism Board, this exclusive event, hosted within the festival itself, marked a first for a collaboration of this scale.  

Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea, who joined the Venetian Society Reunion voyage in Hong Kong, welcomed Silversea’s guests to this special event on the Central Harbourfront.  

“I am delighted to host my first Venetian Society Reunion voyage as president of Silversea, celebrating our guests’ loyalty aboard our beautiful Silver Nova,” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea. “It’s particularly special being back in Asia where I lived for several years. On behalf of the entire Silversea team, I would like to thank the Hong Kong Tourism Board for its valued collaboration and for providing our guests with exclusive access to the Wine & Dine Festival – a truly special event here in the heart of Hong Kong. Our Venetian Society Reunion voyages bring Silversea’s extended family together, enabling like-minded travellers to enjoy exclusive destination events while journeying in Silversea’s trademark level of comfort.” 

“Silversea Cruises is a globally renowned ultra-luxurious cruise brand,” said Mr. Dane Cheng, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) Executive Director. “We are delighted that it has chosen Hong Kong as one of the destinations for Silver Nova, and is organising an exclusive activity for cruise guests at the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, HKTB’s annual signature gastronomic event. This not only marks the biggest collaboration between the HKTB and the cruise sector, but also allows visitors to experience the city’s unique wine and dine ambience, contributing to the development of Hong Kong’s cruise tourism.” 

At the event, guests enjoyed a performance by an Ensemble of the Chinese Hong Kong Symphony Orchestra and a private wine tasting of award-winning Chinese wines – introduced by Ian Dai, the talented sommelier, winemaker, and founder of Xiaopu. Dai’s carefully created selections included Domaine de la Gyalthang High Altitude Chardonnay 2021 and Gathering Signature house blend red wine, paired with Michelin-starred dim sum by Chef Robin Zavou and Chef Lung of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong.  

Following the performance and wine tasting, guests enjoyed privileged access to the Harbourview Lounge. They also discovered the festival’s attractions, which included 300 tasting booths with extraordinary gourmet experiences from 35 countries featuring a variety of local and international cuisine.