AmaMagdalena
Intimate ship Bliss scored
When it launches in late 2024, AmaMagdalena is due to be the first major river ship designed to sail on the Magdalena River in Colombia.
- 63guests
- 26cruises now
- $3,549fares from
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At a glance
AmaMagdalena is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by AmaWaterways, in service since 2025. It carries 63 guests and 30 crew (2.1 guests per crew member). It is the 37th largest of 38 AmaWaterways ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural and romantic (9/10) and lowest for family friendly (3/10). It has 26 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $3,549 to $8,779.
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Specs
- Guests
- 63
- Crew
- 30
- Decks
- 3
- Length
- 223 ft
- Beam
- 43 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2025
- Space ratio
- 2.1
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 2.1
- Speed (mph)
- 10
Bliss scores
What AmaMagdalena is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 7.5
- Adventure and nature 7.5
- Cultural 9.0
- Dining 8.0
- Entertainment 5.0
- Family friendly 3.0
- Party 4.5
- Romantic 9.0
- Spa and fitness 6.5
- Staterooms 8.5
Our review
AmaMagdalena: Elegant river cruising in Colombia
When it launches on March 15, 2025, the 60-passenger AmaMagdalena is due to be the first major river ship designed to sail on the Magdalena River in Colombia.
Custom-built for the Magdalena, nicknamed the River of a Thousand Rhythms, the all-suite ship will provide "unparalleled service" and "exclusive experiences" on Colombia's longest river, according to AmaWaterways. The river flows 950 miles through the heart of Colombia from the Andes to the Caribbean Sea.
The river is renowned for its biodiversity, and so each cruise will include nature and wildlife experts, and activities will include kayaking, hiking and birdwatching. There will also be an onboard wellness host. Guests can relax and unwind in the ship’s rejuvenating sun deck pool, enjoy a massage or work out in the spacious fitness room.
Where AmaMagdalena sails
The ship will feature two seven-night itineraries along with optional pre- and post-cruise land tours that will explore Colombia's cultural heritage and scenery.
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Dining
The ship features a main restaurant serving regionally inspired Latin American cuisine and Western favorites and an intimate al fresco specialty dining experience.
Amenities
- Warm and welcoming English-speaking crew, professionally trained to deliver unparalleled service
- Intimate specialty dining experience
- Wine, beer and soft drinks included during lunch and dinner
- Welcome Cocktail and Gala Dinner
- Nightly entertainment
- Fitness room, nail and hair salon, and one massage room offering a variety of services
- Sun-deck pool and bar
Staterooms
AmaMagdalena will be an all-suite ship with 30 staterooms in five cabin categories. The spacious amenity-filled suites are between 237 and 516 square feet. All feature AmaWaterways’ signature twin balcony design, with both a French balcony and an outside balcony.
Each stateroom will also include a separate sitting area, desk, bathroom with shower,smart HDTV (satellite reception/Internet), electronic safe box, mini-fridge and individually controlled air conditioning. Suites will also feature a bathtub.
The majority of cabins (26) are 235 square feet. The most premium accommodations are the two Grand Suites at 515 square feet and two Luxury Suites at 305 square feet.
Of note
The riverboat is owned by Metropolitan Touring and operated under long-term charter by AmaWaterways. A second, nearly identical sister ship to sail the Magdalena River, AmaMelodia, is due to launch in 2025.
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On board highlights
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When it launches in late 2014, AmaMagdalena is due to be the first major river ship designed to sail on the Magdalena River in Colombia. A view of the scenic Magdalena River in Colombia at sunset.
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