AmaWaterways Launches New River Cruising Destination In Colombia

AmaWaterways has announced a truly exciting destination for river cruising – the Magdalena River in Colombia. This is a new destination for river cruising and is a brand new way to go, passing new and exciting destinations on the way.

AmaWaterways launches historic river cruise

Exciting news from AmaWaterways, as the river cruise company offers yet another groundbreaking new itinerary. The company was founded in 2002 and since then, has launched many exciting new itineraries. This time, two new ships will cruise the Magdalena River in Colombia.

Announcing the new itinerary, AmaWaterways President and Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner said in a statement:

River cruising is the most efficient and stress-free way to enjoy historic cities, off-the-beaten-path villages and scenic landscapes.

It allows guests to double their leisure time, as they can visit multiple destinations without the need for constant packing and unpacking, and with the ships’ ability to dock right in the heart of cities, it is so easy for guests to explore on foot or walk right off the ship into the middle of cultural sites.

Cruising the Magdalena River in Colombia

AmaWaterways’ newest destination for river cruising is Colombia. Kristin Karst, Co-founder and Executive Vice President of AmaWaterways spoke of the new river cruise, saying:

We are thrilled about the launch of our new river cruise destination in Colombia, and the response from travel advisors and guests has been absolutely amazing.

AmaWaterways is making history as the first major river cruise line to navigate the Magdalena River, introducing two remarkable ships in 2025 – AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia.

Karst spoke of their two curated seven-night itineraries, sailing between Cartagena and Barranquilla. She said this offers travelers an exclusive opportunity to explore the only river in the Caribbean region. Along the way, the cruise will uncover UNESCO-recognized sites and rich cultural and culinary traditions.

About the new river cruise ships

AmaMagdalena is a 60-passenger ship, scheduled to start sailing in January 2025. She has 237 square feet twin-balcony staterooms with both a French balcony and an outside balcony. Meanwhile, four of the suites in two categories measure 306 and 516 square feet.

Moreover, the ship will have a main restaurant serving Latin American cuisine and Western Favorites, along with an al fresco specialty dining experience. The ship will also have a heated pool and a fitness room. Meanwhile, the second ship, AmaMelodia will launch in June 2025.

Speaking of the new exciting river cruise on the Magdalena River, Schreiner said:

The future of river cruising on the Magdalena River holds immense potential. We wanted our Colombian river cruise experience to be very intimate and in touch with nature, so we have kept our two ships smaller in size compared to ships in Europe.

AmaMelodia, sister ship to the 60-passenger AmaMagdalena, will welcome 64 guests with spacious twin balcony staterooms spanning 237 square feet.

“A sun deck pool, fitness room, nail salon and a new al fresco dining experience are complemented by the rich Colombian-inspired décor, festive spirit and warm service that AmaWaterways is known for,” he said. “We look forward to offering our guests exclusive experiences like a Carnaval Celebration in Barranquilla, a Jazz Street Performance in Mompox and a Cumbia Performance in El Banco.”

Read more about this exciting new river cruise on the AmaWaterways website here.