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Overview

Price is based on departure date 16th Sep 2026

Embarkation from Barranquilla

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Highlights: 

• Drinks, Wi-Fi, entertainment, and immersive tours in every destination are always included.
• Exclusive member savings available on pre- and post-hotel accommodation, shore excursions, tours, and transfers.

Cruise Overview

Journey through the soul of Colombia as you cruise the iconic Magdalena River. Your voyage winds through remarkable destinations, each stop revealing a new layer of Colombia’s identity—from rich musical rhythms to powerful stories of heritage and continuity. Discover a side of the country that can only be experienced by river, where every bend brings fresh beauty, meaning, and connection.

Itinerary highlights

Ship: AmaMelodia

Cabin: Category B - Balcony

Sail Date: 16th Sep 2026

Duration: 07 Nights

Day-wise itinerary

Day 1
Carnaval spirit and warm welcomes
Barranquilla, Colombia
Board your ship and set sail on the Magdalena
Settle into your stateroom and feel the city’s vibrant energy come alive. As evening falls, an exclusive Carnaval celebration bursts into color, music, and dance, filling the air with joy and rhythm. This UNESCO-recognized tradition immerses you in the lively spirit of Colombia, setting the perfect tone for your journey.

Embarkation
Exclusive “carnaval” Celebration

Day 2
Village life along the Magdalena River
Sabanagrande, Colombia
Explore charming riverside villages
Discover the gentle rhythms of life along the Magdalena in Sitio Nuevo. Wander through quiet streets, watch artisans at work, and savor the scents and flavors of local delicacies. The village’s warm hospitality and timeless traditions offer an intimate glimpse into Colombia’s vibrant cultural heart.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise
Village Tour

Day 3
Nature and music on the Magdalena
Magangue, Colombia
Drift through vibrant wetlands and lively streets
Board a small boat and drift through the emerald wetlands of Boca de Tacaloa, where vibrant birdlife and untamed nature create a living sanctuary. As evening falls, arrive in Mompox and feel the streets come alive with an exclusive open-air jazz performance.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise
Nature Excursion
Scenic Cruising
Exclusive Jazz Street Performance

Day 4
Historic beauty and timeless traditions
Mompox, Colombia
Wander timeless riverside streets steeped in artisanal charm
Step into the timeless rhythm of Mompox, where riverside streets and artisan workshops seem untouched by time. Glide through quiet corners and watch delicate filigree craftsmanship come to life, feeling the enduring spirit and vibrant culture of this storied town.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise
Nature Experience
Historic Walking Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride
Filigree Workshop

Day 5
Scenic cruising and cultural rhythms
Mompox, Colombia
​​Discover craft, color, and the soul of Cumbia
Begin the day drifting along tranquil waters before reaching Santa Bárbara de Pinto, where riverside life and age-old crafts carry on. Later, return aboard to be enveloped in the vibrant spirit of La Cumbia, as local families share music, stories, and dance that bring the region’s soul to life.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise
Scenic Cruising
Exclusive Cumbia Performance
"traditions of Pinto" Experience

Day 6
Echoes of history along the Magdalena
Calamar, Colombia
Experience the spirit of freedom and heritage
Ride through Calamar by paola, soaking in the streets and riverside rhythm, before drifting onward to Palenque, the first ‘free town’ in the Americas. Experience its enduring traditions, from symbolic hairstyles to ancestral practices, and feel the vibrant heartbeat of its music, a UNESCO-recognized treasure of the region.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise
Scenic Cruising
Historic Tour by Paola
Palenque Cultural Experience

Day 7
The coastal splendor of Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia
Experience Caribbean charm and vibrant culture
Drift into Cartagena, where sunlit streets, colorful neighborhoods, and lively plazas shimmer along the Caribbean coast. Wander through vibrant corners alive with music, art, and local flavors, feeling the city’s unique blend of history, culture, and coastal spirit.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise
Walled City Tour
San Felipe Castle and Getsemaní Tour

Day 8
Disembark and carry home the magic of Colombia

What is included in the cruise fare?
Your AmaWaterways river cruise includes spacious accommodations, all meals on board, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, shore excursions led by expert local guides, Wi-Fi, and the services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your journey. On select sailings, some shore excursions are an additional cost.

Your Ship: AmaMelodia

Luxurious, intimate, yet full of vibrancy, the newly launched AmaMelodia captures the spirit of Colombia both on ship and off. Whether watching a cultural performance in the Main Lounge or dining al fresco, this ship embraces the warmth and vibrancy of the Magdalena River.

Itinerary

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