CALABASAS, CA — AmaWaterways has rescheduled the inaugural sailing of AmaMagdalena to March 15, 2025. Rudi Schreiner, co-founder and president of AmaWaterways, said the extra time will allow the cruise line to finalize the essential infrastructure for its newest river cruise destination: the Magdalena River in Colombia. The extended timeline will also enable AmaWaterways to refine the experience to meet the high standards guests have come to expect from the company, he said.
The launch of AmaMelodia, the company’s second ship on the Magdalena River, remains on schedule for June 2025. “This is the first time a major river cruise line is offering a journey of this nature on the Magdalena River. We’ve encountered challenges that are simply part of being pioneers,” said Schreiner.
“Opening a new river to the world is not easy, but it’s exactly these kinds of bold steps that allow us to offer our guests new experiences.” AmaWaterways is set to become the first major river cruise line to navigate the Magdalena River. “We’re offering our guests the chance to experience Colombia like never before,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and executive vice-president of AmaWaterways.
“Until now, exploring the Magdalena River region with comfort and ease was complicated, if not impossible. Our cruises are changing that, offering the seamless experience AmaWaterways is known for, while also providing exclusive access to culturally significant and often inaccessible destin.