Silversea is developing a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile – the southernmost city on Earth – to create an experience for guests to explore the rugged landscape of Antarctica.
Scheduled to complete by the end of 2025, the new 150-room hotel – built in partnership with a consortium of Chilean investors – will allow guests to enjoy Silversea’s personalised service and hospitality throughout their voyage.
The start of construction was celebrated at a ground-breaking ceremony where the partners were joined by Chilean government representatives and key stakeholders.
Overlooking the Beagle Channel and surrounded by forest, the hotel will feature views of the water and snow-capped Patagonian mountains. Amenities will include an expansive restaurant ideal for group gatherings, bar and lounge, fitness centre and gift shop showcasing handicrafts and art by local artisans.
In addition, Silversea will work with stakeholders to create opportunities for economic growth while preserving the unique cultural heritage and minimising environmental impact in the area.
The only cruise line that homeports from Puerto Williams during the Antarctica season, its Silver Endeavour, Silver Wind and Silver Cloud ships will offer a diverse range of six- to 20-day Antarctic voyages. Silversea guests embarking on its Antarctica Bridge fly-cruise programme will skip the Drake Passage and fly directly to Puerto Williams from Santiago, Chile’s capital city, where they can start their expedition, which is led by a team of specialists who are experts in their field.
“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 breath-taking and remote destinations that advances our promise to deliver a lifetime of vacations.”
Silversea president Bert Hernandez added: “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.”
