Silversea Cruises has postponed the opening of its hotel on the southern tip of South America until October 2026.
Cormorant at 55 South is a hotel located in Puerto Williams, Chile, built for Antarctica cruise guests purchasing a fly-cruise package. It was originally scheduled to open in January and remain open for much of the upcoming Antarctic season.
Silversea did not give a reason for the delay, other than to “ensure every detail meets Silversea's standards.” Silversea Cruises said it is putting the final touches on the project.
Silversea Cruises President Bert Hernandez calls Puerto Williams “A very unforgiving, difficult place to build.” The cruise line modularly built the hotel rooms in Argentina and then shipped them to Puerto Williams.
In addition to providing a place for flying guests to recharge before sailing in Antarctica, the hotel will Excursions available Examples include guided hikes and bird watching.
