AmaWaterways celebrated the christening of its first Colombia-based river ship, AmaMagdalena, this past Tuesday.
The christening event took place in the city of Mompox, with the vessel becoming the first luxury river ship to sail on Colombia’s Magdalena River. It was attended by national officials from the Ministries of Tourism, Transport, and Defense, as well as local dignitaries and representatives from ProColombia, Fontur, and Cormagdalena. Serving as godmother of the vessel was interior designer and Colombian entrepreneur Marianna Schlegel Donado, who also played a role in the ship’s design.
“Being named godmother of the AmaMagdalena is an incredible honor, both as a designer and as a proud Colombian,” said Donado. “This ship carries the soul of our country: its colors, its craftsmanship, its warmth. Seeing it sail the Magdalena River fills me with pride, not just for what we’ve built together, but for the opportunity it creates to share the beauty of Colombia with the world.”
Led by architect Camilo Restrepo, inspiration for the ship’s design was drawn from the natural beauty of vibrant culture of the region, featuring pieces by Cartagena-based Ocean Projects and Casa Schlegel Donado. It was designed in collaboration with Colombian craftspeople and artisans.
AmaMagdalena features an upper deck pool, a main restaurant serving Latin American cuisine and western favorites, an al fresco specialty restaurant, and a fitness room.
“The christening of the AmaMagdalena is the realization of a dream we’ve nurtured for many years. Standing here today in Mompox, surrounded by our Colombian partners and the vibrant community that helped bring this ship to life, is deeply meaningful,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and chief brand ambassador of AmaWaterways. “This ceremony is more than a celebration of a new ship — it’s a bold step forward in river cruising and a celebration of cultural discovery and the incredible journeys that lie ahead on this beautiful river.”
AmaMagdalena will sail between Cartagena and Barranquilla, offering two different seven-night itineraries. Optional pre and post-cruise land packages are available in Medellín, Cartagena, and Panama City.
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