At 55 degrees south, Puerto Williams on Chile's Navarino Island is the world's southernmost town. Silversea's first land-based hotel opened to its first guests there on October 19, 2026. It is a quiet place between forest and the Beagle Channel, and it is the starting point for a trip to Antarctica. (The Inside Circle)
Can anyone book The Cormorant at 55 South?
Quick answer
It depends on your trip. As of October 26, 2026, the hotel is reserved for guests on Silversea's Antarctica fly-cruises and can't be booked on its own (InsideFlyer). Every fly-cruise this season includes a stay there, and Silversea runs 29 fly-cruises through March (Seatrade Cruise News). If you want Patagonia without Antarctica, a mainland lodge is a better fit. See our Patagonia wellness guide.
What is the hotel like?
It has 150 rooms, each looking out at the Beagle Channel or the Tierra del Fuego forest. The interiors use warm wood and pieces handmade by Chilean artisans. There is a central Fireplace Lounge, and the hotel is open seasonally, October through March (The Inside Circle; hotel site). InsideFlyer also lists a gym open around the clock (InsideFlyer).
It has 150 rooms, each looking out at the Beagle Channel or the Tierra del Fuego forest.
What can you do in nature around Puerto Williams?
That depends on your pace. The hotel lists hikes, nature walks and kayaking in the Patagonian wilderness (hotel site). Silversea's expedition guides rotate through the hotel to lead kayaking on the Beagle Channel and hikes on Navarino Island, and a Patagonian baqueano wilderness guide leads the horseback excursions (Seatrade Cruise News). Birdwatching is listed too (InsideFlyer).
Is the food high vibe?
Partly. High vibe food: Latitude 55 is built around Chilean ingredients and serves family-style meals all day, and Bar Sur serves regional hot chocolate and cocktails made with Chilean ingredients (The Inside Circle; InsideFlyer). We found no mention of organic, plant-forward menus or fresh juices. A High Vibe Vacay advisor can ask for gluten-, dairy- and egg-free meals before you sail.
Values: Connection with Nature · Conscious Movement · Inspires Awe and Wonder · Local and Sustainable (Chilean artisans and ingredients)
How does the fly-cruise work?
A Silversea charter flies you from Santiago to Puerto Williams. You spend a night at the hotel, then fly to Antarctica and board the ship, skipping the Drake Passage crossing on fly-cruise routes (InsideFlyer). The hotel's grand opening is set for November 5, 2026; guests on earlier voyages get a preview (Seatrade Cruise News).
FAQ
Can you book The Cormorant at 55 South without a cruise?
No, as of October 26, 2026. The hotel is reserved for Silversea Antarctica fly-cruise guests (InsideFlyer).
When is it open?
October through March. It opened to its first guests on October 19, 2026 (The Inside Circle).
Can you ride horses there?
Yes. Horseback excursions are led by a Patagonian baqueano guide (Seatrade Cruise News).
Plan this trip
Bookable through: Silversea, with the hotel included in its Antarctica fly-cruises. Plan this trip, or send us a message. A High Vibe Vacay advisor will confirm sailings and details for your dates.
Sources
- The Inside Circle, "The Cormorant at 55° South opens in Puerto Williams on 19 October" (published October 5, 2026): https://theinsidecircle.com/news/the-cormorant-at-55-south-opens-in-puerto-williams-on-19-october-muuqv23b (checked October 26, 2026)
- Seatrade Cruise News, "Silversea opens Antarctica season with its new Chile hotel gateway" (October 20, 2026): https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/hotel-operations-entertainment/silversea-opens-antarctica-season-with-its-new-chile-hotel-gateway (checked October 26, 2026)
- InsideFlyer, "Silversea opens cruise-only hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile" (October 20, 2026): https://www.insideflyer.com/posts/silversea-opens-cruise-only-hotel-in-puerto-williams-chile/ (checked October 26, 2026)
- The Cormorant at 55 South: https://www.thecormorantat55south.com/ (checked October 26, 2026)
- Photo: Calm sea, Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.jpg, Dimitry B., CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=93421773
- Photo: Dientes de Navarino Chile.jpg, Jim Cadwell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=4143600
Photo credits
- Hero photo, Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego: Setting photo of Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, not the property. Photo: Dimitry B. / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Photo, Dientes de Navarino, Navarino Island: Setting photo of Dientes de Navarino, Navarino Island, not the property. Photo: Jim Cadwell / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Scores and features are High Vibe Vacay’s own reading of public sources as of October 2026. Confirm details with the property or line before booking.
