The Cormorant at 55 South: A New Gateway to Antarctica

Silversea has opened The Cormorant at 55 South in Puerto Williams, Chile, introducing a new dimension to its Antarctica Fly Cruise programme. Located at the southernmost edge of Patagonia, the 150-room property combines regional architecture, local art and Chilean hospitality with a seamless connection to the White Continent.

Officially opened on 5 November 2026, The Cormorant at 55 South marks Silversea’s first hotel venture and a significant extension of its luxury expedition offering. Developed in partnership with a consortium of Chilean investors, the property is designed to serve as the starting point for the brand’s Antarctica Fly Cruise journeys.

The hotel occupies a seven-acre setting in Puerto Williams, with its architecture and interiors drawing on the surrounding landscape, regional traditions and local materials. Its 150 rooms were constructed using modular techniques in Mendoza, Argentina, before being transported across the Andes and Patagonia to their destination at 55 degrees south.

A strong sense of place continues throughout the interiors, where three large-scale works by Chilean artists take centre stage. These include Navarino, a suspended steel sculpture by Paola Vezzani, a mural by Cata Flaño entitled Dientes de Navarino, and La Memoria de las Piedras, an installation of 70 handcrafted ceramic stones by Javier Canales.

Dining is equally rooted in the region. At Latitude 55, menus draw on ingredients and culinary traditions from Chilean Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, with dishes served family-style. Bar Sur offers Chilean wines, Pisco-based cocktails and regional tastings, while the hotel's fireplace lounge provides a setting to take in views of the Patagonian landscape.

Beyond the hotel, guests can explore the Beagle Channel by kayak, follow coastal trails at Seno Lauta or discover the surrounding wilderness on horseback.

A Seamless Journey to the White Continent

The opening of The Cormorant is closely connected to Silversea’s Antarctica Fly Cruise programme. Guests travel on dedicated Silversea-branded charter flights from the company's private terminal in Santiago directly to Puerto Williams, staying at the hotel before and after their expedition. This arrangement brings together the comfort of a land-based stay and the experience of an expedition voyage, reducing the logistical demands of reaching Antarctica.

Through March 2027, Silver Endeavour, Silver Wind and Silver Cloud are scheduled to operate 40 voyages, including 29 Antarctica Fly Cruise departures featuring a stay at The Cormorant. Itineraries range from six to 21 nights, with routes extending beyond the Antarctic Peninsula to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.

The new property represents a broader approach to expedition travel, in which the experience begins well before guests board their ship. At 55 degrees south, the gateway to Antarctica now has a destination of its own.