Built in
2024
Capacity
60
Staterooms
30
Crew
30
Crew to guests
1 : 2.0
Length
68 m
Cruising speed
9 knots
By
AmaWaterways
AmaMagdalena marks a bold and exciting new frontier for AmaWaterways as it brings luxury river cruising to South America’s vibrant Magdalena River. Purpose-built for this unique destination, the 60-guest ship offers an immersive journey through the heart of Colombia—blending cultural discovery, lush landscapes, and world-class hospitality.
Sailing between Cartagena and Barranquilla, AmaMagdalena is designed for warm-weather cruising, featuring light-filled interiors, open-air spaces, and regionally inspired décor that reflects Colombia’s colorful heritage. All staterooms include a private balcony, inviting guests to connect with the river and its surrounding ecosystems throughout the voyage.
Guests enjoy locally influenced gourmet dining, a wellness area with spa and fitness facilities, a sun deck with plunge pool, and expert-guided shore excursions that uncover the art, music, cuisine, and history of this richly diverse region.
With its intimate scale, personalized service, and adventurous spirit, AmaMagdalena redefines luxury exploration in South America.
Dining
Savour AmaWaterways' exquisite cuisine at the AmaMagdalena's luxurious Main Restaurant and picturesque al fresco dining experience. Try regionally inspired Latin American cuisine and enjoy classic Western favourites, all with a riverside view.
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Savour AmaWaterways' exquisite cuisine at the AmaMagdalena's luxurious Main Restaurant and picturesque al fresco dining experience. Try regionally inspired Latin American cuisine and enjoy classic Western favourites, all with a riverside view.
Sailings on this ship
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Suites
516 sq. feet · sleeps up to 2
At approximately 516 square feet, the Grand Suite aboard AmaMagdalena is the ship’s most luxurious and spacious accommodation, designed for guests who want a truly elevated experience while exploring Colombia. This forward-facing suite features an expansive step-out balcony with uninterrupted river views and outdoor seating for private relaxation.
Inside, the Grand Suite boasts a king-size bed with premium linens, a separate sitting area with a sofa and lounge chairs, and refined regional accents such as locally crafted textiles and tropical wood finishes. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with light and immerse you in the passing scenery.
The spa-inspired bathroom includes a double vanity, oversized walk-in shower with rainforest-style fixtures, and high-end bath amenities. Guests enjoy exclusive perks such as welcome champagne, complimentary laundry, nightly turndown, and priority shore excursion access.
With its residential feel and panoramic views, the Grand Suite delivers a five-star sanctuary for river travelers who want space, elegance, and personalized comfort.
306 sq. feet · sleeps up to 2
The AmaMagdalena Luxury Suite offers approximately 366 square feet of beautifully styled living space, complete with a private balcony and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that bring in the sounds and colors of the Colombian riverbanks.
Inside, guests will find a king-size bed, an elegant sitting area with a sofa and writing desk, and design elements inspired by Colombia’s rich artistic traditions. Organic textures, soft lighting, and contemporary regional accents create a calming retreat after a day of discovery.
The bathroom features a large walk-in shower, double sinks, plush robes, and eco-conscious bath products. Luxury Suite guests also enjoy elevated service including daily fresh fruit, upgraded toiletries, and in-room breakfast service upon request.
Ideal for guests who want a premium experience paired with a deep sense of place and visual connection to nature.
237 sq. feet · sleeps up to 2
Category A staterooms aboard AmaMagdalena provide approximately 237 square feet of thoughtfully designed space and include a full step-out balcony, perfect for taking in the vibrant wildlife and lush terrain that line the Magdalena River.
Each room is appointed with a queen-size bed (convertible to twins upon request), a writing desk, flat-screen infotainment system, and generous closet space. Natural materials and bright, airy décor reflect the energy and warmth of the region.
The bathroom includes a walk-in shower, stone vanity, and local artisan bath products. These staterooms are ideal for guests who want a balance of scenic immersion, modern comfort, and boutique styling on their South American journey.
237 sq. feet · sleeps up to 2
Also offering 237 square feet, Category B staterooms mirror the design and layout of Category A but are located in a slightly more central area of the ship. Each stateroom features a full balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a light-filled interior that enhances your connection to the outdoors.
The room includes a queen-size bed, desk, and storage, with regional artwork and handcrafted décor elements that reflect Colombia’s culture. It’s a space that feels both refreshing and restful.
Bathrooms include walk-in showers, upscale amenities, and a clean, natural design. Category B is perfect for guests who seek balance—comfortably elegant surroundings paired with consistently beautiful views.
237 sq. feet · sleeps up to 2
Category C staterooms are designed for travelers who want a cozy and comfortable space with all the key amenities of a luxury river experience. At approximately 237 square feet, these rooms feature a private step-out balcony and wide sliding glass doors that invite the outdoors in.
Furnished with a queen-size bed, a compact sitting area, and a writing desk, the room is tastefully decorated in warm, tropical tones with hand-selected local accents. The experience is immersive, yet soothing—a perfect complement to the landscapes of Colombia.
The bathroom includes a walk-in shower, high-end bath products, and elegant finishes. Ideal for couples or solo travelers who appreciate smart design, authentic detail, and a strong connection to the surrounding environment.
237 sq. feet · sleeps up to 2
Cat A Staterooms can be found on the Cumbia Deck.
237 sq. feet · sleeps up to 2
Cat B Staterooms can be found on the Salsa Deck.
237 sq. feet · sleeps up to 2
Cat C Staterooms can be found on the Salsa Deck.
On board
Good to know
All guests under the age of 18 are to be in a stateroom with an adult and must remain supervised at all times; their safety is the responsibility of the accompanying adult(s). In the case where a triple or quad occupancy stateroom is not available or not selected, children under the age of 10 at the time of embarkation may share a stateroom with two adults only in circumstances where the child is able to share the bed with the adults – no additional bed will be provided. Please be aware that balcony staterooms of any kind may be unsafe for minors if left unsupervised. There is a minimum age limit of 4 years old, unless otherwise agreed upon by AmaWaterways.
On our Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruise program, due to safety precautions, there is a minimum age limit of 12 years old, unless otherwise agreed upon by AmaWaterways.
AmaWaterways does not provide child-specific programs or child-minding facilities. Please reach out to us if you have any further questions regarding our child policy.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside any of the ships. Smoking is only permitted on the Sun Deck. For the safety and comfort of all passengers on board, your cooperation in observing the no-smoking policy is greatly appreciated.
Please advise your Travel Agent or call us directly to advise if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies prior to embarkation. In most cases, we will do our best to accommodate special dietary requests and food allergies, but with one exception: Kosher. This diet has specific rules regarding food and its preparation and the shipboard environment does have limitations that prevent us from being able to adequately cater to this dietary need. Please note, though we can provide options to accommodate food allergies and sensitivities, we cannot guarantee there will not be any cross-contamination.
Reasonable efforts are made to accommodate the special needs of disabled cruise participants, but no responsibility will be undertaken for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Tour buses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps and cabin doors are not wide enough to allow access by standard wheelchairs.
Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be carried on tour buses, due to space limitations. Wheelchair passengers should be aware of these limitations. For safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs cannot be carried on ramps in ports where the ship is at anchor. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, getting on/off tour busses and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified travel companion must accompany travellers who need assistance.
Europe: Comfortable, layered clothing adaptable to changing weather conditions is always advisable for daytime excursions. For the evening, “Casually elegant” attire is recommended and you may want to pack something a little dressier for the Captain’s night/Farewell Dinner – similar to how one would dress to dine at a 5-star restaurant. Comfortable shoes are recommended for excursions and workout clothing if you plan to take part in any wellness activities, active tours or use the onboard gym. Depending on the time of year, clothing that can be layered is highly recommended.
Vietnam & Cambodia: It is always advisable to travel light in Southeast Asia. For the hot and humid weather, lightweight easy-care clothing that includes some long-sleeved items for protection from mosquitoes and sun, raingear, and sturdy and comfortable walking shoes that you won’t mind getting wet or muddy. We also recommend you pack a few casually elegant items to wear at the Welcome and Farewell dinners.
Africa Cruise & Land Safari: When traveling through Africa, it is always advisable to travel light as some itineraries baggage size and weight are strictly limited. On Safari: casual, easy-care clothing that includes some long-sleeved items for protection from mosquitoes and sun. Attire during Winter (April - September): it is wise to bring some warm clothes for chilly early morning and late night temperatures. Dressing in layers is also recommended, as temperatures rise quickly during the day.
Egypt: Packing light for your Nile River cruise will be no problem as a majority of what you pack into your suitcase will be lightweight clothing items. Breathable clothes will be your answer to most of your outfits. We suggest cotton or linen tee shirts as well as short and long sleeves.
As Egypt, Jordan and UAE are primarily Muslim countries, you should plan to dress modestly to respect the local traditions of the mosques and temples you will be visiting. A lightweight pashmina scarf, veil or shawl is ideal for additional sun protection and as women will need to cover their shoulders and arms. Men can opt for collared shirts and lightweight pants.
Europe: High-speed Internet service is available free of charge as part of the in-stateroom "Entertainment-On-Demand." Additionally, AmaWaterways offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship.
Vietnam & Cambodia: Free Internet and Wi-Fi is available in the lounge with computer stations.
Africa Cruise & Land Safari: Free Wi-Fi is available but may be limited and sporadic during certain times of the day due to the ships isolated location.
Egypt: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship. Please note that at times while the ship is cruising in an isolated region of the Nile River, access may be sporadic
Europe: There are no medical facilities on board. However medical services can easily be called from shore if required.
Vietnam & Cambodia: We do not employ doctors or nurses on board the ships. In the event medical assistance is needed, appropriate medical facilities will be contacted. Note that response time can vary.
Africa: We do not employ doctors or nurses on board the Zambezi Queen. In the event medical assistance is needed, appropriate medical facilities will be contacted. Note that response time can vary.
Environmentally-Friendly Ship Design
Our river cruise fleet has been thoughtfully designed with eco-friendly elements. These include energy-saving LED lights, special insulated windows that reduce energy needs for heating and cooling, power locks to plug into a port’s power supply instead of running generators, solar heating systems, water treatment plants that provide microfiltration and recycling of all water used on board. AmaMagna also has an innovative 10-engine configuration designed to reduce fuel consumption and solar panels have been installed on all stateroom balconies. In addition, the Zambezi Queen uses a water jet propulsion system that protects the Chobe riverbed, water-saving taps and showers, biodegradable detergents and soaps, and a five-stage water purification plant.
A Greener Onboard Experience
To reduce overall plastic consumption, we use paper straws (upon request), refillable glass water bottles in all staterooms, and hand out recyclable tetra-pak water containers for excursions across the fleet (where available). We have lessened unnecessary food waste from large-scale buffets by serving a la carte lunches on board our European fleet. For our personal audio devices used on excursions, we are proud to partner with Quietvox, which utilises biodegradable rice paper bags and rechargeable batteries. In addition, our luggage tags and handy travel wallets are both made from recycled plastic bottle material and are now delivered to guest staterooms on board our ships in Europe, reducing our carbon footprint. The usage of our innovative myAmaCruise app and electronic travel documents has also significantly reduced paper consumption both pre-cruise and on board.
Laundry services are available on board for a fee. Price lists are available in your stateroom. Please note that clothes cannot be dry cleaned on board.
Colombia: All excursions are included.
EUROPE
7-Night Cruise - Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 100 Euros per 7-night cruise, per guest. (AmaMagna 120 Euros per 7-night cruise, per guest)
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 25 Euros per 7-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
10-Night Cruise - Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 143 Euros per 10-night cruise, per guest.
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 36 Euros per 10-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
11-Night Cruise - Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 158 Euros per 11-night cruise, per guest.
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 40 Euros per 11-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
14-Night Cruise - Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 200 Euros per 14-night cruise, per guest.
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 50 Euros per 14-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
PORTUGAL
Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 100 Euros per week, per guest.
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 30 Euros per week, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
MEKONG
PRE- AND POST-CRUISE
Cruise Manager: $3 per person per day
Crew: $10 per person per day (To be divided evenly among all crew members)
AFRICA
Zambezi Queen Onboard Staff: To be divided evenly among all crew members US$15-20 per guest per day
AmaWaterways Tour Guide: From Cape Town to Johannesburg US$5-10 per guest per day
Safari Lodge Stay
Safari Ranger/Guide: US$10-20 per person per day
Game Tracker (South Africa only): US$5 person per day
Butler/Waiter at Lodges: US$5 person per day
General Lodge Staff: US$10-20 person per day
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AmaWaterways offers award-winning river cruises that pair cultural depth with personal service and elegant comfort. A leader in river cruising, the line is known for inventive ship design, immersive itineraries, and real attention to guests. Whether you sail the rivers of Europe, the Nile in Egypt, or the Mekong in Southeast Asia, each voyage is built to reveal the heart of its destination.
AmaWaterways' European river cruises take you to historic cities, small villages, and storied landscapes along the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhone, Moselle, and Douro. These all-inclusive voyages are a comfortable way to connect with Europe's culture and cuisine, backed by award-winning service on board.
From fairy-tale castles in Germany to vineyards in Portugal and festive markets in Austria, AmaWaterways brings Europe's cultural treasures to life on every cruise.
Beyond Europe, AmaWaterways sails some of the world's most storied rivers, including the Mekong in Southeast Asia, the Nile in Egypt, and the Chobe in Africa. These cruises deepen your connection to each region, blending history, spirituality, and vibrant local culture.
Whether you are exploring Angkor Wat, sailing past Egyptian temples, or watching wildlife in Botswana, AmaWaterways opens up access to remarkable places.
AmaWaterways is a pioneer in bringing wellness to river cruising. Each ship has a professionally trained Wellness Host who leads group classes such as yoga, stretching, and cardio. Active excursions add hiking and biking, while spa services and a fitness room offer ways to relax and recover.
Together these keep travelers active, engaged, and refreshed throughout the journey.
At Small Ship Travel we work with only the river cruise lines that meet our standards for authenticity, comfort, and cultural depth. AmaWaterways stands out in our portfolio for its thoughtful itineraries, award-winning ships, and steady focus on guest service.
We work closely with AmaWaterways to tailor itineraries so each guest enjoys a smooth, enriching voyage. Whether you are planning a romantic Rhine getaway, a culinary Seine voyage, or a culturally rich Nile cruise, Small Ship Travel has the expertise to put it all together.
Booking with Small Ship Travel gives you personalized planning, added perks, and concierge-level service from start to finish. From choosing the right itinerary to arranging pre- and post-cruise experiences, we make sure every detail is handled.
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