About The Port Of Puerto Williams
Set on the Beagle Channel across from Ushuaia, Puerto Williams occupies a windswept edge of Isla Navarino and remains a contender for the title of the world's southernmost city. Once a naval station, the town retains a frontier simplicity, with weathered houses, fishing boats, and the surrounding peaks of the Dientes de Navarino forming a dramatic backdrop. It serves as a quiet counterpoint to the more touristed ports of the region, offering visitors a genuine sense of Patagonia's remoteness.
The Martin Gusinde Anthropological Museum, a short walk from the pier, holds artifacts and photographs from the Yaghan people, along with a traditional canoe that speaks to the area's seafaring past. Nearby stands a replica of the bow of the Yelcho, the vessel that aided in the rescue of Ernest Shackleton's stranded crew. Compact and walkable, the town rewards those seeking a slower, more contemplative stop amid the grandeur of the far south.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Puerto Williams.
Hike Toward Dientes de Navarino
Trailheads on the edge of town lead into the jagged peaks that ring Puerto Williams, with even a short walk offering sweeping views over the Beagle Channel. Sturdy boots and a couple of hours are enough for a taste of this remote range.
Visit Villa Ukika
A short walk or taxi ride from the pier, this small settlement is home to the last remaining Yaghan community, descendants of the region's original canoe-faring inhabitants. It offers a living counterpoint to the artifacts on display in the museum.
Raise a Glass at the Micalvi
Once a supply ship, the grounded and rusting Micalvi now serves as a legendary waterfront bar and yacht club, claimed by sailors as the southernmost watering hole on earth. It's a fitting, low-key finish to a walk through town.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Puerto Williams
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 9 | $10,700 | ||
| Oct 29, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 9 | $11,500 | ||
| Nov 3, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Lyrial | 14 | $14,040 | ||
| Nov 4, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | L'Austral | 14 | $16,110 | ||
| Nov 7, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 18 | $23,150 | ||
| Nov 9, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 15 | $18,400 | ||
| Nov 24, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 15 | $20,400 | ||
| Nov 25, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 9 | $22,900 | ||
| Dec 4, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 8 | $28,000 | ||
| Dec 9, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 12 | $17,900 | ||
| Dec 12, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 10 | $16,900 | ||
| Dec 22, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 15 | $29,000 | ||
| Dec 30, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 9 | $23,900 | ||
| Jan 2, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Endeavour | 13 | $26,400 | ||
| Jan 6, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 9 | $24,900 | ||
| Jan 8, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 10 | $15,800 | ||
| Jan 15, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 9 | $22,900 | ||
| Jan 18, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 15 | $23,900 | ||
| Jan 24, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 9 | $24,950 | ||
| Feb 2, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 9 | $21,900 |
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