55 first hotel for Royal Caribbean Group and the southernmost hotel in the world. The property will serve as a seamless gateway for Silversea’s Antarctica Fly Cruise programme. “The hotel is a perfect example of how we are expanding our leadership in polar regions by managing the entire guest journey from start to finish,” says Hernandez. “I have been closely overseeing the final development stages and the hotel is set to be completed in March, then open in October 2026 in time for the start of our 2026-2027 Antarctica season. “We have also added new charter flights from Santiago to Puerto Williams, and having visited the site myself, I am personally focused on ensuring this becomes the most seamless journey to Antarctica in the industry, and one our guests truly enjoy.” Discerning guests now have more choice than ever before, thanks to Silversea’s largest Voyage Collection to date, which features 414 new cruises across 600 destinations. This means the brand now offers itineraries to more than 900 destinations in total. “We are focused on offering once-in-a-lifetime, exclusive events and providing exclusive access to the best of the global cultural calendar,” says Hernandez. “We have expanded our seasons in the Mediterranean to offer voyages beyond the peak summer heat and crowds, along with an extended season of voyages in Japan. In addition, we’ve aligned 127 regional voyages with major events like the Monaco Grand Prix, the solar eclipse and traditional festivals.” Shorter, combinable sailings have also been implemented to offer guests longer sailings without any port repetition. “We refined our deployment to ensure every destination was vetted by our destination experts, and that the experiences were aligned with the expectations of our guests,” he says. Hernandez believes Silversea remains uniquely positioned in the luxury cruise sector because of its expertise in both classic and expedition itineraries. “We allow guests to tailor their journey through a flexible pricing structure, while maintaining the most inclusive onboard experience at sea, complemented by a nearly 1:1 crewto-guest ratio and our signature butler service for every suite,” he says. “By combining remote, remarkable destinations with an incredible standard of service, we ensure a Silversea cruise is not just a way to see the world, but a unique way to experience it that stays with our guests long after their voyage ends.” The cruise line is enhancing its S.A.L.T. culinary programme to further immerse guests in the cultures of the destinations they visit
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