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AmaWaterways delays launch of Colombia cruise: Travel Weekly

AmaWaterways delays launch of Colombia cruise: Travel Weekly

AmaWaterways will make its debut on March 15 in Colombia’s Magdalena River.

cruise ship Originally scheduled to launch in November.

The company said it needs additional time to refine the experience it plans to offer guests.

“This is the first time a major river cruise company has offered a trip of this nature on the Magdalena River,” said Rudi Schreiner, co-founder and president of AmaWaterways. “The challenges we encountered were simply that of being a pioneer. part. ” “Opening a new river to the world is not easy, but it’s bold moves like these that allow us to offer new experiences to our guests.”

Customers affected by the delays will be offered alternative arrangements, including the option to rebook to an alternative destination or postpone their journey to later in 2025.

AmaWaterways built two ships for the route, the 60-passenger AmaMagdalena and the 64-passenger AmaMagdalena ama melodiaSailing is expected to begin in June 2025.

Plan a 7-night cruise between Cartagena and Barranquilla.