Silversea has officially opened The Cormorant at 55 South, its 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost city on Earth.

The hotel opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 5, marking a historic moment for the brand and a first-of-its-kind venture for Silversea and Royal Caribbean Group.

Silversea executive leadership, Chilean national and regional authorities and members of the local community attended the event, according to a statement.

“Today marks a defining moment for Silversea. We opened The Cormorant at 55 South to make the journey to Antarctica easier and more comfortable for our guests,” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea.

“Now the expedition begins here, in a hotel designed around Puerto Williams, with the same service our guests expect while on board our ships. Silversea has always been about going further, and this is another example of how we are continuing to invest in the guest experience.”

The hotel will act as the new gateway to Silversea’s Antarctica Fly Cruise program, with every guest now arriving in Puerto Williams on a Silversea-branded charter flight and staying at The Cormorant, before continuing their journey.

As previously reported, the Silver Endeavour, Silver Wind, and Silver Cloud will operate 40 voyages through March 2027, including 29 Antarctica Fly Cruise voyages.

The season’s itineraries range from six to 21 nights and extend beyond the Antarctic Peninsula to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.

Silversea said that each space is designed to bring the region to life:

• Latitude 55: Rooted in Chilean flavors, regional ingredients, and local culinary traditions – like the asado – The Cormorant’s restaurant, Latitude 55, brings Chilean Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, and Puerto Williams to the table.
• Bar Sur: The hotel’s social center serves teas and small bites by day and Chilean wines and spirits in the evening, with a wine list representing Chile from north to south. Other experiences include a guided Pisco journey led by the Bar Sur team and wine tastings led by the hotel’s sommelier.

• Fireplace: Inspired by the regional tradition of fire as a place for hospitality and storytelling, the Fireplace offers seating and expansive windows overlooking the Patagonian landscape.
• Art and Design: Three large-scale works by Chilean artists anchor the interiors: Navarino, a steel sculpture by Paola Vezzani suspended in the main lobby; Dientes de Navarino, a bar mural by Cata Flaño; and La Memoria de las Piedras, an installation of 70 handcrafted ceramic stones by Javier Canales.
• Outdoor Experiences: Guests can kayak the waters of the Beagle Channel, hike the shoreline trails of Seno Lauta and explore the landscape on horseback, with plenty of chances to spot cormorants, dolphin gulls and upland geese along the way.