Lesser Antilles and ABC Islands: Antigua, Aruba, Curaçao & Bonaire
Caribbean elegance voyage
When the sun sinks into the sea and steeps the sky in colours no evening repeats.
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Miami to Bridgetown
Twelve nights from Miami to Bridgetown aboard Silver Nova trace an arc from the eastern to the southern Caribbean. The 728-guest ship of the asymmetric Nova class, dating from 2023, combines modern ship architecture with the Silversea all-inclusive: butler service, curated premium wines, Wi-Fi and included gratuities. The route runs through the Leeward Islands to the ABC islands and finishes in Barbados. A longer passage that brings together several Caribbean worlds in one voyage.
Route highlights
- San Juan: Puerto Rico's UNESCO old town with the fortresses of El Morro and San Cristóbal.
- Saint John's: Antigua's capital with Nelson's Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Gustavia: Harbour of St Barthélemy with French-Caribbean cuisine and a sophisticated boutique feel.
- St Kitts: UNESCO Brimstone Hill Fortress and tropical vegetation of the volcanic island.
- Oranjestad: Colourful capital of Aruba with Dutch-Caribbean architecture and fine beaches.
- Willemstad: UNESCO old town of Curaçao with pastel-coloured merchant houses on the Sint Annabaai.
- Bonaire: Marine-park island with reef diving, salt pans and flamingos.
Early booking advantage: Voyages in 2027 fill quickly - premium cabins are often reserved 18-24 months in advance. An early booking enquiry is non-binding and secures your preferred cabin category.
The Route
Miami
12 nights
Bridgetown
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WED · 06 Jan 2027Miami (FL) · EmbarkationDeparture 19:00
Miami is the most important cruise port in the Caribbean and the gateway to Florida. The Art Deco quarter of South Beach, Cuban Little Havana and the Everglades wetlands make Miami the most colourful city on the US east coast.
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THU · 07 Jan 2027At sea
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FRI · 08 Jan 2027At sea
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SAT · 09 Jan 2027San Juan (Puerto Rico)Arrival 09:00 Departure 19:00
San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico and one of the best-preserved Spanish colonial cities in the Americas. The blue cobblestones of Old San Juan, the El Morro and San Cristóbal forts (both UNESCO World Heritage) and the lively Creole cuisine are a must.
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SUN · 10 Jan 2027St JohnArrival 08:00 Departure 18:00
St. John is the smallest of the US Virgin Islands and two-thirds Virgin Islands National Park. Trunk Bay with its underwater-marked snorkelling trail and Cinnamon Bay with its plantation ruin are among the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean.
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MON · 11 Jan 2027Gustavia (St. Barth)Arrival 08:00 Departure 22:00
Gustavia is the capital of Saint-Barthélemy and is regarded as the "Côte d'Azur of the Caribbean". The small natural harbour, surrounded by international boutiques, gourmet restaurants and elegant yachts, blends relaxed island feel with European refinement.
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TUE · 12 Jan 2027Basseterre (St Kitts)Arrival 08:00 Departure 18:00
Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts and one of the best-preserved colonial cities in the English-speaking Caribbean. Brimstone Hill Fortress, the "Gibraltar of the Caribbean", has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
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WED · 13 Jan 2027At sea
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THU · 14 Jan 2027Oranjestad (Aruba)Arrival 08:00 Departure 23:00
Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba, the driest Caribbean island, with more than 200 days of sunshine a year. Arikok National Park with its cactus landscape and cave paintings, Palm Beach with its fine silver sand and the Alto Vista national monument are Aruba's main attractions.
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FRI · 15 Jan 2027Willemstad (Curaçao)Arrival 08:00 Departure 19:00
Willemstad on Curaçao is one of the most vibrant UNESCO World Heritage cityscapes in the Caribbean: the colourful Dutch colonial buildings of the Handelskade are reflected in the harbour - in the 17th century Curaçao was the trading centre of the Dutch Caribbean. Curaçao is also known for the best coral diving in the Lesser Antilles.
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SAT · 16 Jan 2027Kralendijk (Bonaire)Arrival 08:00 Departure 17:00
Kralendijk on Bonaire is the gateway to the finest coral diving in the Caribbean. Bonaire National Marine Park protects the reef just offshore - snorkellers and divers enjoy undisturbed encounters with colourful fish, sea turtles and manta rays. Flamingos nest in the salt lakes in the south of the island.
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SUN · 17 Jan 2027At sea
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MON · 18 Jan 2027Bridgetown · DisembarkationArrival 07:00
Silver Nova
Silver Nova opened a new chapter in 2023: asymmetric design, 364 suites, LNG hybrid propulsion. The Otium wellness deck integrates spa, fitness and pool into a holistic concept. Silversea's future - with the service that defines the brand.
In the Caribbean, Silver Nova combines modern design with a tropical lifestyle - the Otium deck with infinity pool becomes the heart of the ship.
The Ship
Cabins
Owner's Suite
The Owner's Suite is the finest address on board: a separate bedroom, a generous living salon and a private veranda from which the horizon seems to belong to you alone. Your personal butler attends to every wish, from evening champagne to carefully prepared evening wear. A marble bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and the finest materials make the suite a home at sea.
Otium Suite
The Otium Suite embodies the Silversea promise in its purest form: a spacious retreat with a separate bedroom, a generous living salon and an expansive veranda from which the horizon seems to belong to you alone. The finest materials, an opulent marble bathroom and exquisite amenities turn every moment into a pleasure. Your personal butler anticipates every wish, often before it is spoken.
Grand Suite
The Grand Suite impresses with stately proportions, an elegant living salon and a sweeping veranda from which the world seems to lie at your feet. The finest materials and a generous marble bathroom meet the highest expectations. Your personal butler turns your stay into an experience of consummate hospitality.
Master Suite
The Master Suite combines the elegance of a private apartment with the expanse of the sea: a separate bedroom, a distinguished living area and a generous veranda invite you to linger. The finest fittings and a luxurious marble bathroom set the standard. Your personal butler attends to you throughout the entire voyage.
Signature Suite
The Signature Suite is an elegant retreat with a generous sense of space and a private veranda above the ocean. A living area, a comfortable bed and a fine marble bathroom combine openness with a feeling of shelter. Here, too, a personal butler makes the day as light as the sea air.
Silver Suite
The Silver Suite is a generous retreat with separate sleeping and living areas and an expansive veranda above the sea. Fine materials, an opulent marble bathroom and exquisite amenities turn every day on board into a pleasure. Your personal butler attends to you throughout the entire voyage.
Premium Medallion Suite
The Premium Medallion Suite offers more space, more light and a particularly wide view across the sea. An inviting living salon, a generous veranda and an elegant marble bathroom underline its exclusive character. Your personal butler ensures a stay entirely to your wishes.
Medallion Suite
More space, more light, more calm: the Medallion Suite extends the sense of living with an inviting salon and a generous veranda. Quality fabrics and an elegant marble bathroom underline its exclusive character. Your personal butler ensures a stay entirely to your wishes.
Premium Veranda Suite
The Premium Veranda Suite opens through floor-to-ceiling glass doors onto your private veranda, where sea and sky become daily companions. A living area, a comfortable bed and an elegant marble bathroom combine openness with a feeling of shelter. Your personal butler makes your stay complete.
Deluxe Veranda Suite
Set amidships on the living decks, the Deluxe Veranda Suite combines a quiet location with a private veranda and a generous sense of space. A marble bathroom, fine materials and considered details create an atmosphere of quiet elegance. A personal butler fulfils every wish, often before it is spoken.
Superior Veranda Suite
Located on one of the upper decks, this suite offers the same comfort as the Classic Veranda Suite, together with a particularly wide view across the sea. The private veranda quickly becomes a favourite spot for sunrises and sunsets. Your personal butler rounds off your stay to perfection.
Classic Veranda Suite
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto your private veranda, where sea and sky become daily companions. A living area, a comfortable bed and an elegant marble bathroom combine openness with a feeling of shelter. Here, too, a personal butler makes the day as light as the sea air.
Cabin prices
Prices per person in double cabin (suites: based on double occupancy), all-inclusive. Subject to availability.
| Category | Price p.P. | Status | |
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| Classic Veranda Suite | € 4.650 | Available | Enquire |
| Superior Veranda Suite | € 4.850 | Available | Enquire |
| Deluxe Veranda Suite | € 5.250 | Available | Enquire |
| Premium Veranda Suite | € 5.350 | Available | Enquire |
| Medaillon Suite | € 9.200 | Available | Enquire |
| Premium Medaillon Suite | € 9.520 | Available | Enquire |
| Junior Grand Suite | € 9.880 | Available | Enquire |
| Silver Suite | € 10.240 | Available | Enquire |
| Signature Suite | € 11.840 | Available | Enquire |
| Mastersuite | € 12.920 | Available | Enquire |
| Grand Suite | € 14.000 | Available | Enquire |
| Junior Grand Suite 2 Schlafzimmer | € 16.240 | Available | Enquire |
| Owner's Suite | € 18.560 | Available | Enquire |
| Otinum Suite | € 19.760 | Available | Enquire |
| Owner's Suite 2 Schlafzimmer | € 26.080 | Available | Enquire |
Prices as of: 14.08.2026
Standard inclusions of the ship voyage
On board
- Suite with butler service
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the ship
- Gourmet cuisine 24 hours a day
- Free-seating dining with À-la-carte menus
- 24-hour room service (complimentary)
- Premium beverages: champagne, fine wines, spirits, beers, water and soft drinks
- Personalised minibar, replenished daily
- Gratuities for all staff included
- All entertainment (shows, lectures, performances)
- Wellness facilities (fitness centre, sauna, steam bath in Otium Spa)
Not included
- Specialty restaurant La Dame (may have nominal charge)
- Flights and transfers (unless on All-Inclusive Plus fare)
- Additional paid activities and premium extras
Further options
Additionally included depending on voyage type (Classic / Expedition) and fare (Door-to-Door / All-Inclusive Plus):
- Shore excursions: at least one per port on Classic fares; all Zodiac cruises and guided landings on Expedition voyages
- Expedition extras: expert lectures, a parka to keep and rubber boots on loan
- Economy-class flights from and to your home airport (Door-to-Door and many All-Inclusive fares)
- Airport transfers between airport and ship (Door-to-Door and All-Inclusive Plus fares)
- Hotel night before and after the voyage (Door-to-Door and selected expeditions)
- Private chauffeur service from your door to the airport (Door-to-Door, within about 80 km)
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this voyage?
Send us a non-binding enquiry via the form on this page. Our team replies personally within 24 hours with availability, cabin options and a tailored offer. No enquiry fee, no upfront payment.
What is included in the price?
The base price per person (twin cabin) includes the cabin in your chosen category, full board, all port fees and the onboard programme. Flights and transfers are quoted separately. 12 nights from EUR 5.640 p.p. With Silversea, selected wines and beverages at meals are included.
How many guests sail on the Silver Nova?
A maximum of 728 guests - extraordinarily intimate compared to standard cruise ships. The high crew-to-guest ratio ensures personal attention throughout the voyage.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes - all itineraries are subject to weather, port availability and the captain's decisions. This is part of the charm of small-ship cruising: flexibility allows for unexpected discoveries.
Are there specials for early bookers or solo travellers?
Yes. Early bookers receive discounts for timely booking. Solo travellers often benefit from a reduced or waived single supplement. Simply mention your preferences in the enquiry.
Is my booking protected?
Yes. As a German tour operator, ivent-sailing provides a travel protection certificate (Reisesicherungsschein) under German law. Your payment is fully insured.
What about flights and transfers?
We arrange flights and transfers on request as part of your personal offer. This allows us to find the best connections for your specific departure date and home airport.
Are there shore excursions?
Yes. All cruise lines offer shore excursions - from guided cultural tours to nature experiences. The concepts vary by fleet. We are happy to provide details on available excursions for your chosen voyage.
What water sports and activities are available?
Depending on the ship and route: snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddling, diving, and Zodiac landings (on expedition voyages). Many ships have a marina platform for direct access to the water. We will be happy to tell you exactly what is available on your voyage.
Non-binding enquiry
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