Silversea Cruises is developing a 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost city on Earth, to enhance its Antarctica expedition offerings. The hotel, scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, aims to provide a seamless experience for guests travelling to the Antarctic.
The hotel will serve as a key part of Silversea's Antarctica Bridge fly-cruise program, which offers a direct route to the White Continent from Santiago. Guests will benefit from a more streamlined journey, enjoying Silversea’s renowned service throughout their trip.
At a groundbreaking ceremony, Silversea’s partners, including Chilean investors and government representatives, celebrated the start of construction.
Ground breaking ceremony (left to right): Jorge Jordan, Board Member, Lakutaia; Vincenzo Fantasia, VP, Corporate Development, Royal Caribbean Group; Johanna Cadenas Vargas, Alcaldesa Subrogante de la Ilustre Municipalidad de Cabo de Hornos; Marlene España Miranda, SEREMI de Economia de Magallanes y de la Antartica Chilena; Constanza Calisto Gallardo, Delegada Presidencial de la Provincia Antartica Chilena; Jaime Vasquez, Board Member, Lakutaia; Nicolas Pivcevic, Executive Director, DAP; Alex Pivcevic, Board Member, Lakutaia; Eugenia Mancilla Macías, Gobernadora Regional Subrogante de la Region de Magallanes y de la Antartica Chilena; Bert Hernandez, President, Silversea; Andrea Pivcevic, Legal Director, DAP and Managing Director, Lakutaia; Conrad Combrink, SVP, Expeditions, Destinations & Itinerary Management, Silversea.
The hotel’s location in the sub-Antarctic zone of Patagonia offers views of the Beagle Channel, snow-capped mountains, and pristine forests. It will include a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and a gift shop featuring local handicrafts.
Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, said, “This new hotel allows us to offer an unmatched Antarctic expedition... 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.”
Bert Hernandez, president of Silversea, added, “This development not only differentiates us from other polar expeditions but also reaffirms our commitment to innovation and excellence.”
Silversea will collaborate with the Puerto Williams community to support economic growth while preserving the area's cultural heritage and environment.