Puerto Williams

Puerto Williams stands apart from other cruise ports as the southernmost town in Chile and a gateway to a pristine frontier where glaciers, windswept shores, and fjordlike channels frame every excursion. Unlike busier southern hubs, it offers intimate expedition style encounters: close views of Magellanic penguin colonies, sightings of dolphins and even occasional orcas, and treks across the rugged terrain of Navarino Island toward the blue ice of remote glaciers. Signature experiences include Beagle Channel and nearby channel cruises with expert naturalists, landings on windswept beaches, and hikes into Patagonian forests to observe native flora and Mapuche heritage. Destinations from Puerto Williams center on immersive, low impact explorations into Chilean Patagonia, including secluded coves, remote latitudes, and day trips that can end with a beachside Chilean barbecue and a glass of carmenere. Fleet features emphasize expedition ready small ships equipped with ice class hulls, multiple Zodiacs for shore landings, and stabilizers to keep passengers comfortable in choppy seas. Onboard services balance comfort with curiosity: intimate dining that highlights Patagonian seafood and local produce, lecture programs led by naturalists and historians, observation lounges that put the frontier of southern Chile within reach, and wellness options designed to rejuvenate after a day of exploration.