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AmaMelodia, Magic of Colombia ex Barranquilla to Cartagena

Cruise AmaMelodia, Magic of Colombia ex Barranquilla to Cartagena
Cruise Line AmaWaterways
Ship AmaMelodia
Destination South American Rivers
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Barranquilla to Cartagena Turistica aboard AmaMelodia.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 16 Sep 2026
Cruise Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Barranquilla to Cartagena Turistica aboard AmaMelodia.

Day 1: Barranquilla, Colombia
Carnaval spirit and warm welcomes. 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.

Day 2: Sabanagrande, Colombia
Village life along the Magdalena River. 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.

Day 3: Magangue, Colombia
Nature and music on the Magdalena. 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.

Day 4: Mompox, Colombia
Historic beauty and timeless traditions. 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.

Day 5: Mompox, Colombia
Scenic cruising and cultural rhythms. ​​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.

Day 6: Calamar, Colombia
Echoes of history along the Magdalena. 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.

Day 7: Cartagena, Colombia
The coastal splendor of Cartagena. 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.

Day 8: Cartagena, Colombia
Disembark and carry home the magic of Colombia.
Sailing Dates
16 Sep 2026
28 Oct 2026
11 Nov 2026
25 Nov 2026
09 Dec 2026
23 Dec 2026
06 Jan 2027
20 Jan 2027
03 Feb 2027
17 Feb 2027
17 Mar 2027
31 Mar 2027
14 Apr 2027
12 May 2027
26 May 2027
09 Jun 2027
01 Sep 2027
15 Sep 2027
29 Sep 2027
13 Oct 2027
27 Oct 2027
10 Nov 2027
24 Nov 2027
08 Dec 2027
22 Dec 2027
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
16 Sep 2026 Barranquilla, Colombia Embark
17 Sep 2026 Nueva Venecia, Colombia
18 Sep 2026 Santa Barbara De Pinto, Colombia
18 Sep 2026 Mompox, Colombia Overnight
19 Sep 2026 Mompox, Colombia Overnight
20 Sep 2026 Mompox, Colombia
20 Sep 2026 El Banco, Colombia
21 Sep 2026 Magangue, Colombia
21 Sep 2026 Calamar, Colombia
22 Sep 2026 Cartagena, Colombia Muelle
22 Sep 2026 Cartagena, Colombia Turistica Overnight
23 Sep 2026 Cartagena, Colombia Turistica Disembark
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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