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Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)
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Language
Spanish
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Time Zone
CLST (UTC-3)
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Best Time to Visit
Dec–Mar
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Typical Duration
9-14 nights
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Price Range
From $5,544 pp
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Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
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Tender Port
Yes
Being the southernmost city in the world and a gateway to Antarctic expeditions, offering unparalleled access to pristine polar wilderness and wildlife.
Cruises that visit Puerto Williams
- cruises to Puerto Williams
- Puerto Williams sailings
- Puerto Williams cruises
- 9-night Silversea cruise
- 9-night Silversea cruise
- 10-night Silversea cruise
- 10-night Silversea cruise
- 10-night Silversea cruise
- 11-night Silversea cruise
- 11-night Silversea cruise
- 12-night Silversea cruise
- 13-night Silversea cruise
- 13-night Silversea cruise
- 14-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 14-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 15-night Silversea cruise
- 15-night Silversea cruise
- 15-night Silversea cruise
- 15-night Seabourn cruise
- 18-night Silversea cruise
- 18-night Silversea cruise
- 20-night Silversea cruise
- 21-night Silversea cruise
- 21-night Silversea cruise
- 25-night Silversea cruise
- 25-night Seabourn cruise
- 34-night Seabourn cruise
- 44-night Seabourn cruise
Build Your Day in Puerto Williams
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 9:00 PM
Usually about 13 hours ashore
🛳 Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Puerto Pirata
Beautiful views, good food, and personable service.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12:30 PM Fri
Martin Gusinde Anthropological Museum
It's free entrance making for a good place to kill an hour or two.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Yacht Club Micalvi
Most southern settlement on earth.
Restaurante Dientes De Navarino
Nice friendly bar/restaurant that serves good food.
Simon & Simon
Alot of choice and nice prices
🕐 Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Hotel Forjadores
The personal that works there is very helpful.
Refugio El Padrino
On a more technical note, the place was very clean, which was a big plus.
Errante Ecolodge
It’s a place to totally connect with the magic of nature.
Pizzalogia
Great ambience and friendliness.
Worus
Good food and a very friendly waitress 5/5.
Bistró del Sur
Ample and tasty options for vegetarians!
Cerro Bandera
I suggest to reach the lagoon just 20 minutes walking after the flag.
Etnobotánico Omora Park
Beautiful area and Emily is really passionate and knows a lot.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Thu
Mi Café en Upushwea
Nice atmosphere, great view and good food
🕐 Temporarily closed
Supermercado Sotito
Very nice and Friendly people
🕐 Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Rikardo Milos Wulaia Restaurant
🕐 Permanently closed
Bateria Robalo
Explora Isla Navarino
Such a fun time.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu
Notro Patagonia Café y Emporio
Nice coffee shop
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
Subantartica Beer House Y Coffe
Dine-in
Supermercado Temuco
🕐 Open · Closes 11 PM
Tienda Normangy
Lovely store and the owner was super nice.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Comercial Antártica Pto. Williams
This store has literally everything.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Dientes de navarino
The People
Great supermarket, the staff is very kind and helpful.
🕐 Open · Closes 12 AM
Oficina de Información Turística Puerto Williams
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Laguna Martillo
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Puerto Williams
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Puerto Williams
Puerto Williams stands as one of the world's most remote and remarkable cruise ports, serving as both an embarkation point and port of call for adventurous travelers heading to Antarctica. Four premium cruise lines—Silversea, Seabourn, PONANT EXPLORATIONS, and HX Expeditions—operate from this southernmost city, offering 77 upcoming cruises primarily lasting nine nights. From here, expedition vessels depart for the legendary Antarctic Peninsula, the dramatic South Shetland Islands, and the wildlife-rich waters of South Georgia Island, making Puerto Williams the ideal launching point for polar exploration.
The austral summer months of November through March represent peak season, with December and February seeing the highest concentration of departures. While Puerto Williams itself is a small, welcoming community at the tip of South America, most passengers use this port as their jumping-off point for the extraordinary polar adventures that await. The town offers a glimpse of authentic Patagonian life and serves as a fitting introduction to the pristine wilderness that lies ahead on your Antarctic voyage.
The austral summer months of November through March represent peak season, with December and February seeing the highest concentration of departures. While Puerto Williams itself is a small, welcoming community at the tip of South America, most passengers use this port as their jumping-off point for the extraordinary polar adventures that await. The town offers a glimpse of authentic Patagonian life and serves as a fitting introduction to the pristine wilderness that lies ahead on your Antarctic voyage.
Cruise Lines at Puerto Williams
- Silversea (57 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (4 cruises)
- Seabourn (4 cruises)
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Puerto Williams Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location of Puerto Williams Port?
Puerto Williams is located in southern Chile at approximately -54.9167 latitude and -67.6167 longitude.
What is the port type and country?
It is an official port in Chile.
What can visitors expect near Puerto Williams?
Access to Patagonian landscapes, fjords, and a remote maritime hub.
Is Puerto Williams among Chile's southernmost ports?
Yes, it is one of Chile's southernmost ports near Cape Horn.