{"id":142,"date":"2023-03-13T11:36:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T11:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/?p=142"},"modified":"2023-06-06T10:58:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T10:58:48","slug":"cruises-on-the-magdalena-river-will-be-offered-by-amawaterways-on-two-ships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/amawaterways\/cruises-on-the-magdalena-river-will-be-offered-by-amawaterways-on-two-ships","title":{"rendered":"Cruises on the Magdalena River will be offered by AmaWaterways on two ships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to a statement from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/river-cruise\/cruise-lines\/amawaterways\">AmaWaterways<\/a>, two new ships will be introduced along the Magdalena River in Colombia in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>It is now possible to book sailings aboard the AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia, which are custom-built for the cruise line.<\/p>\n<p>AmaWaterways co-founder and president Rudi Schreiner expressed his delight at having two beautiful ships join its fleet of 26 award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/river-cruise\/cruise-lines\/amawaterways\/ships\">river cruise ships<\/a> and shared details of new itineraries between Cartagena and Barranquilla along the Magdalena River. &#8220;We are thrilled to now offer our guests the opportunity to experience Colombia&#8217;s vibrant culture, unique traditions, and natural beauty after visiting and falling in love with this region.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Our pioneering spirit and mission can be seen throughout everything we do, from the design of our two stunning ships to the immersive curated itineraries that we offer. The co-founder and executive vice president of AmaWaterways, Kristin Karst, said, &#8220;At AmaWaterways, we give our guests a welcoming atmosphere, excellent accommodations, local cuisine, and rich experiences interacting with locals along this fascinating river.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>On March 30, 2024, the AmaMagdalena will launch, and on June 19, 2024, the AmaMelodia will sail. Guests (double occupancy) are charged $3,599 for seven-night cruises.<\/p>\n<p>A seven-night itinerary, Magic of Colombia, and a seven-night itineraries, Wonders of Colombia, will be available from spring 2024.<\/p>\n<p>There are several highlights on both itineraries, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoy live performances in Barranquilla for AmaWaterways guests during a visit to the &#8220;Land of a Thousand Rhythms&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Visits to UNESCO-listed Mompox are part of historical walking tours.<\/li>\n<li>Tours of the Chauna chavaria and the Cianeguo hummingbird &#8211; both of which are native to the area.<\/li>\n<li>Visiting Palenque.<\/li>\n<li>Discovering the Magdalena basin&#8217;s unique flora and fauna.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aside from pre-cruise land packages in Medelln and Cartagena, Amawaterways also offers post-cruise land packages in Panama City, Panama.\u00a0 During the Coffee Region Tour and Tasting in Medellin, guests can sample local coffee and cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>Cartagena is included in the pre-cruise land package that explores the city&#8217;s history with visits to the Gold Museum, the Caribbean Naval Museum, and the San Felipe Castle.<\/p>\n<p>AmaWaterways has launched the first-ever river cruise on Colombia&#8217;s Magdalena River, making it the first of its kind in the country&#8217;s tourism history. Travelers will be able to explore the immense beauty and diversity of Colombia&#8217;s little towns across the watercourse as soon as the trips begin in 2024,&#8221; said Arturo Bravo, Colombia&#8217;s deputy tourism minister.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a statement from AmaWaterways, two new ships will be introduced along the Magdalena River in Colombia in 2024. 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