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Silversea has revealed it is developing a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile – the southernmost city on Earth – expected to open to guests for the 2025/26 Antarctica season.

The hotel will provide a seamless journey to the ‘White Continent,’ allowing guests to enjoy Silversea’s personalised service throughout their voyage. Guests embarking on the cruise line’s innovative Antarctica Bridge fly-cruise program will fly directly to Puerto Williams from Santiago, Chile’s capital city, for a superior experience. Silversea has been operating from Puerto Williams since 2021.

The new 150-room hotel will be built in partnership with a consortium of Chilean investors. The start of construction was celebrated at a groundbreaking ceremony where the partners were joined by Chilean government representatives and key stakeholders.

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Silversea is the only cruise line that homeports from Puerto Williams during the Antarctica season. Located in the sub-Antarctic zone of the Patagonia region of Chile at the southern tip of South America, Puerto Williams is a prime gateway for travellers seeking to explore the world’s least visited continent. From there, Silversea guests can immerse themselves in the natural wonders of Antarctica.

“As we continue to push the boundaries on the ultimate vacation experience for our guests, this new hotel allows us to offer an unmatched Antarctic expedition that further enhances our diverse portfolio of world-class vacations across our brands,” said Jason Liberty, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.

“Partnering with our experienced teams in Chile, we are providing guests with a unique opportunity to explore one of the world’s most breathtaking and remote destinations that advances our promise to deliver a lifetime of vacations.”

“We’re thrilled to enhance the Antarctic travel experience by offering seamless journeys that remove traditional barriers for guests to this region,” said Bert Hernandez, President, Silversea. “This development not only differentiates us from other polar expeditions but also reaffirms our commitment to innovation and excellence as Silversea continues to set the standard in experiential luxury travel.”

Overlooking the Beagle Channel and surrounded by pristine forest, the hotel will offer views of the water and snow-capped Patagonian mountains. Amenities will include an expansive restaurant, a bar and lounge, fitness centre and gift shop showcasing handicrafts and art by local artisans. The hotel’s innovative architectural design will see it blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment, while drawing inspiration from local traditional art, architecture, and materials.

The luxury cruise line will work with stakeholders to create opportunities for economic growth while preserving the unique cultural heritage and minimising environmental impact in the area.

With the opening of this hotel, the brand will further expand the most diverse polar offering in experiential luxury travel and strengthen its leadership in the expedition segment. Among the brand’s most luxurious expedition ship are Silver Endeavour, Silver Wind and Silver Cloud which offer a diverse range of six to 20-day Antarctic voyages.

For guests with limited time, the Antarctica Bridge fly-cruise program provides the option to skip the Drake Passage and fly in comfort straight to Antarctica to start their expedition.

Lead image: Key stakeholders at the groundbreaking ceremony in Puerto Williams, Chile.

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