Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)
Language
Spanish
Time Zone
CLST (UTC-3)
Best Time to Visit
Dec–Mar
Typical Duration
9-14 nights
Price Range
From $5,544 pp
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
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
- 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 Silversea cruise
- 14-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 14-night Silversea cruise
- 14-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 14-night HX Expeditions cruise
- 15-night Seabourn cruise
- 15-night Silversea cruise
- 15-night Silversea cruise
- 15-night Silversea cruise
- 15-night Silversea cruise
- 18-night Silversea cruise
- 18-night Silversea cruise
- 20-night Silversea cruise
- 21-night Silversea cruise
- 21-night Silversea 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
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
La Sirena Y El Capitán
Delicious mussel and fish empanadas!
Puerto Pirata
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
El Frontón
The food was excellent, the service is good and nice, gracias para todos!
Jemmy & York
A really authentic local restaurant.
Martin Gusinde Anthropological Museum
Zorro Viejo Puerto Almanza
It's a lovely gastronomic corner in the heart of Almanza.
Yacht Club Micalvi
Open now
Restaurante Dientes De Navarino
Dine-in·Takeout
Simon & Simon
Delivery
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Refugio El Padrino
Errante Ecolodge
Serene hotel with lake & mountain views
Alma Yagan
Worus
Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Los Notros Parador, Puerto Almanza, centolla, kingcrab
Dine-in·No delivery
Pizzalogia
Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery
Closed · Opens 7:30 PM
Bistró del Sur
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery
Cerro Bandera
Mi Café en Upushwea
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Etnobotánico Omora Park
Closed · Opens 3 PM
Supermercado Sotito
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Rikardo Milos Wulaia Restaurant
Permanently closed
Bateria Robalo
Explora Isla Navarino
Notro Patagonia Café y Emporio
Dine-in·Delivery
Closed · Opens 2 PM Sun
Subantartica Beer House Y Coffe
Dine-in
Closed · Opens 7 PM
Supermercado Temuco
Open · Closes 11 PM
Tienda Normangy
Delivery
Closed · Opens 3:30 PM
El Gran Rojo
Takeout
Closed · Opens 7 PM
Letras puerto williams
Cascada Los Bronces
Comercial Antártica Pto. Williams
Opens soon · 2:30 PM
Dientes de navarino
The People
Open · Closes 12 AM
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 (78 cruises)
- HX Expeditions (15 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (6 cruises)
- Seabourn (4 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Puerto Williams
Cruises Visiting Puerto Williams
Ship Schedule at Puerto Williams
Puerto Williams Location
Other Cruise Ports in Chile
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.