Luxury cruise line Silversea has unveiled a first look at its new 150-key hotel, The Cormorant at 55 South in Puerto Williams, Chile.

Set to open in October, the property is designed exclusively for guests booked on the line’s Antarctica Fly Cruise journeys, offering a seamless and immersive pre-cruise experience at the southernmost city in the world.

“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,” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea.

What can guests expect

All 150 rooms feature tranquil forest outlooks or sweeping water views across the Beagle Channel, grounding guests in Chile’s wild landscapes. Interiors lean into warm wood tones and earthy textures, accented by handcrafted décor created by Chilean artisans.

A fireplace lounge anchors the hotel’s communal spaces, with plush seating framed by expansive views of the Patagonian terrain.

Bar Sur serves as the social heart of the property, offering teas and light bites during the day, before transitioning into an evening venue showcasing curated wines and spirits inspired by regional flavours. Guests can also take part in Patagonian wine tastings, or guided Pisco experiences that include hands-on cocktail masterclasses centred on Chile’s iconic grape spirit.

Bar Sur will serve as the social heart of The Cormorant, offering teas and small bites by day and curated wines and spirits by night. Guests may join in wine tastings showcasing Patagonia's viticultural legacy, or a guided tasting and hands-on cocktail masterclass of Chilean Pisco, a fragrant, high-proof grape brandy.

The taste of the far south is elevated at Latitude 55, delivering a culinary experience rooted in Chilean flavors.