AmaWaterways partners with Metropolitan Touring to launch new Colombia river cruise experience
AmaWaterways has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Metropolitan Touring, South America’s leading tour operator, to introduce a new river cruise experience in Colombia.
Becoming the first luxury river cruise line to sail the Magdalena River, this alliance brings together the in-depth destination expertise of Metropolitan Touring and the industry’s leading team of river cruise experts at AmaWaterways.
Starting in December 2023, guests will be immersed in unique experiences on shore as well as on board a new custom-built, all-suite, eco-friendly river cruise ship. The new ship and cruise program will incorporate years of design experience from AmaWaterways’ President and Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner plus Metropolitan Touring’s decades of expertise in expedition cruising in the Galápagos Islands.
Guests will be able to choose between two seven-night itineraries with pre- and post-cruise land programs exploring the magnificent Magdalena River and delving into Colombia’s vibrant cultural and natural heritage. Accompanied by a skilled team, which will include a wellness manager on-board, river cruise travelers on the Magdalena River will enjoy in-depth connections with local nature, wildlife, culture, flavors and people, as well as activities such as kayaking, hiking and birdwatching.
“Drawing on each company’s expertise, AmaWaterways and Metropolitan Touring have together created a unique river cruise and land program that will immerse travelers in the beauty of the “River of a Thousand Rhythms,” said Camilo Calderon, General Manager of Metropolitan Touring Colombia. “Our guests will enjoy the modern comforts of an upscale river cruise ship, with exclusive experiences and unparalleled service, hallmarks of both companies, to the very heart of Colombia’s soul.”
Specific itineraries are currently being developed with more details anticipated in the coming weeks.
(AmaWaterways, Metropolitan Touring)
