From Cartagena to Barranquilla · Europe (River) · 7 nights
AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia are new ships which launched in 2025, specifically designed to sail Colombia’s Magdalena River.
With just 30 spacious staterooms aboard AmaMagdalena and 32
aboard AmaMelodia, all with private balcony, the brand new ships
have been designed to maximise your views along the Magdalena
River. Onboard amenities include a Main Lounge, a fitness centre
with treatment rooms and a sun-deck whirlpool.
Cartagena de Indias, to give the city its full name, was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1533, and the beautifully preserved centre is a real highlight of Colombia's Caribbean coast. The walled old town, the Ciudad Amurallada, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a camera-friendly collection of cobbled streets and colourful, colonial-era buildings. It's not all about the old town though; the Bocagrande peninsula, fringed by a long stretch of beach, is where many of Cartagena's hotels are situated, and it's a trendy district that's home to chic restaurants and a thriving café culture.
Bustling Barranquilla is the gateway to the Magdalena River, known for its famed Carnival and elaborate costumes, as well as a year-round balmy climate and delicious cuisine. The stylish El Prado district is home to the Museo Romántico which showcases treasures from past festivals and exhibits on famous Colombians.
