River cruise company AmaWaterways in Calabasas announced Thursday a partnership with Metropolitan Touring, a leading South American tour operator, to launch a new cruise route in Colombia.The new tours, available in December 2023, will become the first luxury river cruises to sail the Magdalena River. Upon launch, guests will board a custom-built ship for seven-night itineraries exploring Cartagena, Barranquilla and other cities.“It is incredibly exciting to be able to launch a new river cruise destination like Colombia, with such a colorful history and artistic background,” Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways, said in a statement. “We are celebrating 19 years of creating authentic river cruise experiences in Europe, Asia and Africa, and now, with our world-recognized destination partner, Metropolitan Touring, we will be able to offer our guests an opportunity to explore a fourth continent while discovering the hidden gems of Colombia along the majestic Magdalena River.” Specific itineraries are in development, but passengers on the Magdalena will be able to choose from activities such as kayaking, hiking, and birdwatching, the company said.
AmaWaterways to Launch Cruise Route in Colombia
