Silversea officially announced its entrance into the world of hospitality with the development of the southernmost hotel on Earth in a bid to further enhance its Antarctica expedition experience. The leading luxury expedition cruise line will construct a 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile.

As the only cruise line that homeports from Puerto Williams during the Antarctica season, Silversea will allow guests to further immerse themselves in the natural wonders of Antarctica, discovering uninhabited islands, snow-covered mountains, icescapes and an array of diverse wildlife.

The new hotel will overlook the Beagle Channel and feature views of water and the snow-capped Patagonian mountains. Amenities will include a bar and lounge, expansive restaurant, fitness center, and gift shop showcasing handicrafts and art by local artisans. Silversea’s first hotel will draw inspiration from local traditional art, architecture and materials.

“As we continue to push the boundaries on the ultimate vacation experience for our guests, this new hotel allows us to offer an unmatched Antarctic expedition that further enhances our diverse portfolio of world-class vacations across our brands,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. “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 that advances our promise to deliver a lifetime of vacations.”

The opening of this hotel will further expand Silversea’s most diverse polar offering in experiential luxury travel. Silver Endeavor, Silver Wind and Silver Cloud sail a diverse range of six- to 20-day Antarctic voyages.