Memorable Colombia River Cruise with AmaWaterways on the Magdalena River

🇨🇴 We just got back from Colombia, where we sailed the Magdalena River with AmaWaterways, the only cruise line currently sailing this river. If you've been curious about small ship cruising somewhere off the usual radar (but maybe you’ve already done the Mekong River or you’re simply looking to fly to a location near North America), we're walking you through exactly what to expect: the ship, the itinerary, the area’s offerings, and whether Colombia is actually safe. We cover the differences between the two river ships — AmaMagdalena & AmaMelodia — which itinerary direction we'd pick again, and logistics like flights and currency. We also cover onboard life, from the wellness program and emerald shopping to the delicious food and drinks, our favorite excursions, and a few things to weigh if mobility or noise is a concern for you. If you're considering this cruise or just want a real, honest take on visiting Colombia, tune in!  🦜 Watch our episode about the not-to-miss bird watching excursion during this cruise (with birding video footage!): https://youtu.be/bXVEn03cses Grab our packing recommendations and links to everything we mention below: Book the fantastic food tour we did in Cartagena on our own, after our cruise: https://sometimessailing.com/cartagena-food-tour See everything we ate during the onboard Bolivar tasting menu dinner: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbtRDcDRyK1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Learn about why we love our AirFly devices that pair with Quietvoxes: https://pod.link/1802110861/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xOTAwMTI0Mg Buy an AirFly: https://amzn.to/3V45izD We love our Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card, which has no international fees and gives us amazing travel perks (airport lounges included!): https://sometimessailing.com/chase-sapphire-ref Don’t forget to pack the following items for your Colombia River Cruise: Cooling towel: https://amzn.to/46PosvK Handheld rechargable fan: https://amzn.to/4gIaAcH Beurer BiteX Bite Relief (it’s our favorite!): https://amzn.to/4gIaAcH Bug Bite Thing: https://amzn.to/4cDdUmZ Ask a question or send fan mail. Support the show 👉🏻 Press that FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode, released every other Wednesday.  Need help planning your trip? Check out our RESOURCES, whether you're looking to understand which cruise to book, which travel insurance is best, or how to organize your luggage with our packing lists: https://sometimessailing.com/resources/ ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @sometimes-sailing 📩 Sign up for our newsletter. 🌏 SometimesSailing.com has even more planning tips, firsthand experiences, & advice.   📱 Have questions or topic suggestions? Contact us. ©2026 Small Ship Cruise Talk. All rights reserved. May contain affiliate links. Some trips and experiences have been hosted. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. All opinions are our own.