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Wed 28th October

Wed 4th November

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Barranquilla

About this offer

Cruise 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
 
Cruise 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.

Village Tour
 
Cruise 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

Cruise 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

Cruise 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

Cruise 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
 
Cruise 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

Cruise Day 8 - Disembark and carry home the magic of Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia
Disembark and carry home the magic of Colombia


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Price Breakdown

Per Person: £4,109
Total Holiday Price: £8,218

Pay In-Resort: £0.00

About this offer

Cruise 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
 
Cruise 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.

Village Tour
 
Cruise 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

Cruise 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

Cruise 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

Cruise 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
 
Cruise 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

Cruise Day 8 - Disembark and carry home the magic of Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia
Disembark and carry home the magic of Colombia


Operator & ATOL protected - AmaWaterways 

 

 



Click here to view the Terms & Conditions.

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