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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.

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  • 26cruises now
  • $3,549fares from

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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.

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.

  1. Active 7.5
  2. Adventure and nature 7.5
  3. Cultural 9.0
  4. Dining 8.0
  5. Entertainment 5.0
  6. Family friendly 3.0
  7. Party 4.5
  8. Romantic 9.0
  9. Spa and fitness 6.5
  10. 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.

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

If you're interested in a cruise on AmaMagdalena, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant at 1-877-322-3773 or by email. You'll get a better deal than you can get by contacting the cruise line directly. 

 

On board highlights

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Inside and out

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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.

Sailing now

Cruises on AmaMagdalena

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  1. 7 Night Wonders of Colombia 7 nights · from Cartagena Next Nov 7, 2026 3 dates from $3,799
  2. 10 Night Magic of Colombia 3 Nights Medellin Pre and Land Tour 10 nights · from Medellin Next Nov 11, 2026 4 dates from $5,741
  3. 13 Night Magic of Colombia 3 Nights in Medellin Pre and 3 Nights in Panama City Post and Land Tour 13 nights · from Medellin Next Nov 11, 2026 4 dates from $5,941
  4. 7 Night Magic of Colombia 7 nights · from Barranquilla Next Nov 14, 2026 31 dates from $3,549
  5. 10 Night Magic of Colombia 3 Nights Panama Post and Land Tour 10 nights · from Barranquilla Next Nov 14, 2026 4 dates from $7,523
  6. 12 Night Wonders of Colombia 3 Nights in Medellin 2 Nights in Cartagena Pre and Land Tour 12 nights · from Medellin Next Nov 16, 2026 from $6,599
  7. 15 Night Wonders of Colombia 3 Nights in Medellin 2 Nights in Cartagena Pre and 3 Nights in Panama City Post and Land Tour 15 nights · from Medellin Next Nov 16, 2026 from $8,774
  8. 9 Night Wonders of Colombia 2 Nights in Cartagena Pre and Land Tour 9 nights · from Cartagena Next Nov 19, 2026 from $5,039
  9. 10 Night Wonders of Colombia 3 Nights in Panama City Post and Land Tour 10 nights · from Cartagena Next Nov 21, 2026 from $6,224
  10. 7 Night Wonders of Colombia (Christmas Day Celebration) 7 nights · from Cartagena Next Dec 19, 2026 from $4,249
  11. 7 Night Magic of Colombia 7 nights · from Barranquilla Next Dec 26, 2026 from $4,249
  12. 7 Night Wonders of Colombia 7 nights · from Cartagena Next Jan 2, 2027 8 dates from $4,149
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  1. 10 Night Magic of Colombia 3 Nights Medellin Pre and Land Tour 10 nights · from Medellin Next Jan 6, 2027 32 dates from $5,241
  2. 13 Night Magic of Colombia 3 Nights in Medellin Pre and 3 Nights in Panama City Post and Land Tour 13 nights · from Medellin Next Jan 6, 2027 32 dates from $6,244
  3. 10 Night Magic of Colombia 3 Nights Panama Post and Land Tour 10 nights · from Barranquilla Next Jan 9, 2027 32 dates from $5,944
  4. 7 Night Magic of Colombia 7 nights · from Barranquilla Next Jan 9, 2027 6 dates from $3,899
  5. 12 Night Wonders of Colombia 3 Nights in Medellin 2 Nights in Cartagena Pre and Land Tour 12 nights · from Medellin Next Feb 22, 2027 31 dates from $6,799
  6. 9 Night Wonders of Colombia 2 Nights in Cartagena Pre and Land Tour 9 nights · from Cartagena Next Feb 25, 2027 31 dates from $4,714
  7. 15 Night Wonders of Colombia 3 Nights in Medellin 2 Nights in Cartagena Pre and 3 Nights in Panama City Post and Land Tour 15 nights · from Medellin Next Mar 8, 2027 30 dates from $7,549
  8. 10 Night Wonders of Colombia 3 Nights in Panama City Post and Land Tour 10 nights · from Cartagena Next Mar 13, 2027 29 dates from $5,944
  9. 7 Night Wonders of Colombia 7 nights · from Cartagena Next Apr 10, 2027 29 dates from $3,549
  10. 7 Night Wonders of Colombia (Soulful Experience) 7 nights · from Cartagena Next May 22, 2027 Fare on request
  11. 10 Night Magic of Colombia (Soulful Experience) 3 Nights Medellin Pre and Land Tour 10 nights · from Medellin Next May 10, 2028 from $6,384
  12. 13 Night Magic of Colombia (Soulful Experience) 3 Nights Medellin Pre and 3 Nights Panama City Post and Land Tour 13 nights · from Medellin Next May 10, 2028 from $8,779
  13. 7 Night Magic of Colombia (Soulful Experience) 7 nights · from Barranquilla Next May 13, 2028 from $4,389
  14. 10 Night Magic of Colombia (Soulful Experience) 3 Nights Panama Post and Land Tour 10 nights · from Barranquilla Next May 13, 2028 from $6,784

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