Silversea has released the first images of the interior spaces of its new luxury hotel, The Cormorant at 55 South in Puerto Williams, Chile – the world’s southernmost hotel.
Set to open in October 2026, the 150-room hotel is part of the luxury cruise line’s Antarctica Fly Cruise program, where guests skip the notorious Drake Passage.
The package includes a hotel stay in Santiago, followed by a direct charter flight to Puerto Williams, for a one-night stay at The Cormorant, before continuing to King George Island for embarkation.
Purpose-built, the luxury hotel has been designed with natural and earthy elements to reflect the surroundings and feature works from local artists.
All 150 rooms will be identical in size and layout, and there will be two views — one overlooking the Beagle Channel, the other a forest view.
The main dining venue, Latitude 55, will focus on Patagonia’s rich flavours, “blending regional staples with chef-inspired creations”.
Meanwhile, Bar Sur will serve as the social heart with teas and small bites by day and curated wines and spirits by night – all inspired by regional flavours.
There are also wine tastings and a hands-on cocktail masterclass of Chilean Pisco – a high-proof grape brandy and Chile’s most iconic spirit.
Silversea President Bert Hernandez says the hotel represents “an exciting new chapter for Silversea, extending our commitment to luxury travel to Antarctica”.
“This unique property will offer our guests the same hallmark comfort and personalised service they expect while on board our ships and will immerse them in the rich culture, traditions, and natural beauty of the region.
“The interior spaces are thoughtfully designed to reflect the spirit of this extraordinary destination.”
Silversea Senior Vice President Expeditions Conrad Combrink adds, “Quite frankly, there’s something truly remarkable about the fact that you can get on a plane in South America, fly across the Drake Passage, and one hour and 45 minutes later you land in Antarctica”.
“It’s a voyage that 100 years ago would have taken months. With the start of expedition cruising, it was two or three days to cross the Drake. Today, we do it in under two hours.
“A big advantage is the fact that we’re the only company operating out of Puerto Williams, so we’re not competing for resources. We control the journey because we’ve got charter flights and agreements in place.
“And, we don’t just allow for plan A — we plan for A, B and C. We’ve got a very, very clear standard operating procedure when things go wrong. And they do. But the teams have done a remarkable job at laying out not only how we execute when it goes according to plan, but also when it doesn’t go according to plan.”
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