The Silver Nova at sea
  • Silversea's newest Silver Nova vessel has set sail.
  • Its least expensive itinerary starts at $500 a day for a seven-day cruise.
  • See how Silversea is trying to break through the luxury market with its latest 728-guest ship.

Silversea, Royal Caribbean Group's luxury brand, has a new floating resort that has officially set sail, wooing wealthy travelers with its diverse selection of suites, redesigned pool deck, and itineraries that start at $500 a day.

The luxury cruise industry has been having an action-packed month: As The Points Guy called it, it's now a "luxury cruise war." And if you're a well-off traveler, it may seem like you have plenty of new options to pick from.